UK New Year travel chaos: Rail, road and ferry warnings
Brits face major New Year travel disruption with rail closures, road congestion and ferry cancellations. Plan your journey with our essential guide.
Brits face major New Year travel disruption with rail closures, road congestion and ferry cancellations. Plan your journey with our essential guide.
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.
Network Rail engineering works and severe weather cause major disruption for UK travellers over the New Year period. Plan your journey with our essential guide.
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.
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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.
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.
An Indian tourist in Munich claims a four-star hotel refused an extra plate to share a pizza, sparking a fierce debate on cultural norms versus racism in Germany. Read the full story.
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.
Around 20 people were injured in a pepper spray attack at a vocational college in Cologne, Germany. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Get the latest breaking news.
Germany's AfD party launches its new youth organisation, Generation Germany, as thousands of protesters clash with police in Giessen. Read the full story on the political tensions.
Lucy Steed's debut novel, The Artist, set in 1920s France, wins the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year. Discover the romantic-mystery captivating readers across the UK.
Irish pop star Ronan Keating is announced as the host of BBC One's New Year's Eve celebrations for 2026. The special will feature his greatest hits and special guests. Tune in on BBC One and iPlayer!
Ryan Seacrest will be joined by Chance the Rapper, Rita Ora, Rob Gronkowski & Julianne Hough for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2026. Tune in live on ABC and Hulu!
The BBC has announced a major change to its Sports Personality of the Year awards, introducing a live public vote for the 'Team of the Year' category for the first time. Discover the contenders!
Germany booked their place at next summer's World Cup with a stunning 6-0 victory over Slovakia in Leipzig. Read the full match report and analysis here.
Joe Alwyn graces GQ Germany's cover as 2025 Actor of the Year. PR experts debate if this strategic move distances him from being 'Taylor Swift's ex'. Discover the full story.
Discover the best educational toys and developmental gifts for two-year-olds. Our expert guide helps you choose presents that support learning, creativity and motor skills development.
British holidaymakers face fresh post-Brexit travel turmoil as Germany demands police registration for e-gate users, contradicting Keir Starmer's pledge of smoother EU travel arrangements.
New Eurostat data reveals Germany's population declined by 0.1% in 2023, marking the third consecutive year of natural decrease despite overall growth through immigration.
Discover what the Year of the Snake means for your celebration plans according to Chinese zodiac signs. From Dragon's vibrant parties to Rabbit's intimate gatherings, find your perfect 2025 New Year's Eve style.
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Germany manager Thomas Tuchel responds with humour and class to England fan jibes, looking ahead to their World Cup reunion in the United States.
Discover how a former Nazi communications bunker in Hamburg has been miraculously transformed into a luxurious four-star hotel, blending dark history with contemporary design and sustainable tourism.
German authorities are set to receive sweeping new powers to disable and destroy threatening drones as part of a major security overhaul targeting unauthorised aircraft.
Berlin's international airport plunged into chaos as unidentified drone activity forces mass cancellations, with German officials suggesting Russian involvement in what they describe as a 'reconnaissance mission'.
Munich Airport faces major disruption as unauthorised drone activity grounds flights during high-profile NATO delegation arrival, causing travel chaos across Germany.