UK welcomes new year with celebrations across the country
Millions around the UK have attended firework displays and street parties to usher in 2026.
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London and Edinburgh welcome 2026 with spectacular displays
The UK has celebrated the arrival of 2026 with large firework displays across the country.
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The Papers: PM's 'year of proof' and 'fight' with judges over Shamima Begum
Sir Keir Starmer's New Year promise to voters and developments in the case of Shamima Begum lead Thursday's papers.
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We fought for 33 years to abolish not proven verdict after our daughter's murder
The centuries-old verdict has been scrapped after decades of controversy about its use in Scottish criminal trials.
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Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants
A barrister, nursery school teacher and cyber security expert will also enter the TV show's castle.
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Strictly's Ellie and Vito still dancing together every week
From Strictly sequins to presenting dreams, Ellie Goldstein speaks about her future ambitions.
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The Archers cast recreate first episode for 75th anniversary
The recording of the first episode didn't survive, so the current cast have recreated the opening scene.
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Watch: London rings in 2026 with spectacular fireworks
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How the 'postcode lottery' of parenting really impacts young children
BBC Radio 4's Today will follow six parents for five years, chronicling the ups and downs of looking after a young child in modern Britain.
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Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall
Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.
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Children from struggling families to be offered jabs at home
The scheme is being tested in some areas of England as part of a government plan to prioritise children's health.
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Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery
There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community.
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Fifty-seven people died on NI roads in 2025
The figures have been released as Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins urged the public to focus on road safety in 2026.
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Scotland rings in new year as weather warning kicks off 2026
A yellow weather warning for heavy snow and wind covers much of Scotland for the first four days of the new year.
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How choirboy who led Prince Charles' procession became global conman
Kenner Jones's lies about being a journalist, a priest and a surgeon are unveiled in a documentary.
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UK gears up for new year celebrations as thousands gather in London
About 100,000 people are expected to attend the capital's iconic fireworks event along the Thames.
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Man stabbed to death in southeast London on New Year's Eve
A 23-year-old man has been stabbed to death in southeast London on New Year's Eve.
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Anthony Joshua's friend describes 'crazy nightmare' after Nigeria car crash
A close friend of Anthony Joshua has said the boxer would be in a "traumatised situation" from seeing another friend die in a car crash, who was more like a "twin brother" to him.
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European court questions UK decision to revoke Shamima Begum's citizenship
A top European court has questioned the UK's revocation of the citizenship of Shamima Begum, after she left the country to join the so-called Islamic State (IS) as a teenage girl.
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Revolution Bars owner plots swift sale as cash crisis deepens
The London-listed company behind the Revolution bars chain has set a deadline for bids next week after warning shareholders that they face being wiped out as part of a deal.
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