Thousands flock to London bridges for a free view of the New Year's Eve fireworks, only to be disappointed. Officials urge the public to watch the BBC coverage or attend official areas instead.
Columnist Brian Reade delivers his verdict on a tumultuous 2025, from Donald Trump's global impact to UK political shifts and unforgettable cultural moments.
Plan your last-minute shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Find times for Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl and more.
Explore how 2025's negative linguistic trends, from 'slop' to 'ragebait', impact wellbeing. Discover forgotten positive words to reframe 2026 with optimism and resilience.
Novelty glasses for 2026 have gone viral for all the wrong reasons, with a confusing layout that reads '20260'. Discover why this year's design has caused such an uproar online.
The Guardian's 2025 news quiz tested readers' memory of a tumultuous year. Discover the answers and see how your recollection measures up. Take the quiz yourself first!
From political upheavals to sporting triumphs, how well do you recall the major events of 2025? Take our challenging quiz to test your memory of a truly historic year.
How well do you recall the major stories of 2025? Test your knowledge of politics, royalty, and showbiz with the Press Association's interactive year-end news quiz.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Discover the perfect New Year's Eve outfits for 2026, whether you're hitting the pub, hosting a house party or cosying up at home. Our style guide has looks for every plan.
A Sky News reporter's on-air expletive during a segment about David Walliams caused a major live TV blunder. Watch the fallout and see how the BBC has now cut ties with the comedian.
From political upheavals to pop culture moments, 2025 was a year to remember. Take our end-of-year quiz to test your knowledge of the major events, figures, and headlines that defined the last twelve months. How will you score?
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler expressed surprise after missing out on two BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. Get the full story on his reaction and the winners.
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year award introduces a new two-stage public vote and lets fans pick the Team of the Year. Discover how the 2025 winner will be chosen.
Discover the full list of nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023 awards, from World Sport Star to Team of the Year. Find out who's in the running for the prestigious honours tonight.
Rory McIlroy is a 2025 BBC SPOTY contender after a historic year winning The Masters and Ryder Cup. Discover his net worth, career Grand Slam, and dramatic personal life.
New research reveals how the surprising sounds of vivid words like 'dog' or 'flower' enhance memory and communication. Discover how to 'hack' your language for greater impact.
After winning the Masters to complete his career Grand Slam and leading Europe to Ryder Cup glory, Rory McIlroy is the overwhelming favourite for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Vote now!
Feeling anxious as the new year approaches? Health psychologist Dr Ravi Gill explains the signs and shares practical strategies to reframe your mindset, set manageable goals, and find calm.
YouTube has officially launched its new 2025 Recap, offering personalised insights into your year of viewing. Find out how to access your 12 unique personality cards now.
Google's 2025 Year in Search for Australia is out. Discover the people, events, and questions that captivated the nation, from AI breakthroughs to sporting triumphs. Explore the full list now.
Rosé and Bruno Mars top Apple Music's 2025 global chart with 'APT.', as the platform launches its Replay feature to rival Spotify Wrapped. Discover the year's top tracks and trends.
Spotify has hinted its 2025 Wrapped feature is 'coming soon'. Here's how to see your top artists, songs, and podcasts when it drops, likely on December 3.
Oxford's 'word of the year' exposes a dangerous trend: AI-generated videos designed to provoke outrage are spreading unchecked on social media, fooling viewers and even news outlets. Learn how to spot the fakes.
Oxford names 'rage-bait' its 2025 word of the year as AI-generated videos fuel hate and misinformation. Discover how fake content manipulates public emotion and drives engagement.
As 'rage bait' wins Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year, columnist Zoe Williams argues it's time to decommission problematic terms like 'mansplain'. Explore the linguistic journey and political misuse.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, defining content designed to provoke outrage for social media traffic. Discover the digital zeitgeist.
Lexicographer Susie Dent explains the meaning of 'rage bait', the Oxford Word of the Year 2025, which beat 'aura farming' and 'biohack'. Discover its origins and modern usage.
Oxford University Press names 'rage-bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a troubling trend in digital media. Discover what this says about our online discourse.
Oxford University Press has declared 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year. Discover what this term means and why its usage has surged threefold in the past year.