92 m. ago Swimmers set for New Year loony dooks in seas and lochs 'polluted with raw sewage'

The Scottish Greens said wild swimmers should be able to swim or bathe in seas or lochs without fear of picking up illness or infection.

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1 hour ago UK welcomes 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display in London

UK welcomes 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display in London  Sky News

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2 h. ago Countdown to 2026: London celebrated the New Year with its annual firework display along the River Thames

Countdown to 2026: London celebrated the New Year with its annual firework display along the River Thames  WRAL

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2 h. ago New Year's Eve live: New year fireworks in London, Paris and Rio as crowds gather in New York

New Year's Eve live: New year fireworks in London, Paris and Rio as crowds gather in New York  BBC

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3 h. ago Crowd Squeezes Between Buildings for Cheeky London Fireworks View

Crowd Squeezes Between Buildings for Cheeky London Fireworks View  Yahoo

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3 h. ago Gorgeous island dubbed 'Hawaii of Europe' is 23C in January with £17 flights

This island offers the perfect winter escape with average temperatures of 20C in January - and it's just a four-hour flight from London

Economics

3 h. ago New Year's Eve WATCH LIVE: London fireworks ring in 2026 after major controversy

New Year's Eve WATCH LIVE: London fireworks ring in 2026 after major controversy  The Mirror

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3 h. ago New Year’s Eve live: fireworks in London, Paris and Berlin as New York awaits 2026

Join our live coverage as we cross the globe to enter the new yearSydney is the self-appointed “world capital of new year’s eve” and arguably rightly so. As always, eyes will be on the Opera House at 13:00 GMT when fireworks will light up the sky in spectacular fashion. But there are also huge crowds out in Melbourne to see off the year in style.Thousands of people are expected to descend on Melbourne this evening to celebrate NYE. There will be two 7 minute firework displays and light shows tonight, first a family one at 9.30pm for young children, and the main one at the stroke of midnight. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago 'You are my life': Sir David and Victoria Beckham extend the biggest olive branch yet to their estranged son Brooklyn in emotional New Year's Eve post as former footballer pays tribute to his family

In what appears to be another attempt to resolve their ongoing estrangement, the former Manchester United footballer included Brooklyn in his latest round-up of family photos.

Society

3 h. ago New Year latest: UK welcomes 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display in London

New Year latest: UK welcomes 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display in London  Sky NewsUK welcomes new year with celebrations across the country  BBC2026 London fireworks: 'A very British way to welcome in the new year'  Sky News

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4 h. ago Colorado star freshman EDGE London Merritt to enter transfer portal

Colorado star freshman EDGE London Merritt to enter transfer portal  Buffaloes Wire

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4 h. ago Salute to the Lionesses sees London kick off 2026 in style: Capital's patriotic New Year fireworks captivate millions with tributes to sporting greats taking centre stage

Tens of thousands of revellers descended on Britain's capital city this evening in a bid to catch a glimpse of Big Ben ringing in the New Year and more than 12,000 fireworks lighting up the night sky. 

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4 h. ago New Year's Eve LIVE: London fireworks mark 2026 as New York prepares huge celebration

New Year's Eve LIVE: London fireworks mark 2026 as New York prepares huge celebration  Daily Express

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4 h. ago 2026 London fireworks: 'A very British way to welcome in the new year'

2026 London fireworks: 'A very British way to welcome in the new year'  Sky News

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4 h. ago New Year’s Eve live: fireworks in London, Paris, Berlin and Rome as 2026 begins

Join our live coverage as we cross the globe to enter the new yearSydney is the self-appointed “world capital of new year’s eve” and arguably rightly so. As always, eyes will be on the Opera House at 13:00 GMT when fireworks will light up the sky in spectacular fashion. But there are also huge crowds out in Melbourne to see off the year in style.Thousands of people are expected to descend on Melbourne this evening to celebrate NYE. There will be two 7 minute firework displays and light shows tonight, first a family one at 9.30pm for young children, and the main one at the stroke of midnight. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Happy New Year! UK ushers in 2026 with spectacular fireworks display in London

Britain rings in 2026 with big celebrations in London and Edinburgh

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4 h. ago A snake caught in glue, a fox trapped in a chair and a puffin blown 110 miles inland: RSPCA's wackiest animal rescues of 2025 are revealed

The RSPCA has revealed the wackiest animal rescues of 2025 - including a fox trapped in a chair and a puffin blown 110 miles inland.

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5 h. ago Australia back injured stars as squad for T20 World Cup revealed

Cummins, Hazlewood and David named for India and Sri Lanka eventMatt Kuhnemann included in spin-heavy 15-player teamMatthew Kuhnemann is in line for a World Cup debut after being included as the biggest surprise selection in Australia’s squad for the T20 World Cup.As expected, Australia have named superstar pacemen Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, as well as swashbuckling Tim David, despite injury concerns. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Police set to stop search for parents after THREE of their babies were abandoned in plastic bags on London's streets as the trail goes cold

For years detectives have desperately tried to trace their mother after DNA tests revealed that incredibly all three babies abandoned on London's streets were siblings.

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5 h. ago Video London lights up the River Thames to ring in the new year

Video London lights up the River Thames to ring in the new year  ABC News

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