35 h. ago Brave swimmers take to the water at Barry Island to see in 2026

The tradition is long standing and hundreds of people head down to the beach for the annual event

Politics

62 h. ago 10 unusual New Year's Eve superstitions to do at midnight to bring luck in 2026

As the clock counts down to 2026, many people will be taking part in New Year's Eve traditions believed to bring a year of happiness, health and prosperity

Politics

64 h. ago Several Lanarkshire GP practices and community pharmacies will be open over New Year public holidays

Additional capacity is in place to support patients during a traditionally busy period for health services and to help people access the right care at the right time.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Gimmicky’ Tesco slammed for cashing in on New Year’s tradition as people say the ‘price has to be a punchline’

TESCO has been slammed after cashing in on a New Year's Eve tradition with a new product. Aparne took to Facebook after spotting the pack of 12 grapes in her local supermarket, with a price tag of £1.25. "Tesco spotted! New Year’s Eve 12 grapes ready for midnight," she wrote alongside the snap on the...

Economics

4 d. ago Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year's honor's list

Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III’s New Year’s honors list, an annual tradition that recognizes people for their contributions to U.K. public life

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Really positive start’ for Boxing Day shopping as footfall up at retail parks

December 26 traditionally sees people bargain hunting in the Boxing Day sales.

Economics

7 d. ago Families given urgent Boxing Day warning as two men still missing

Two people remain missing after a traditional Christmas Day swim at Budleigh Salterton, Devon that went ahead despite a Met Office weather warning ended with ambulances being rushed to the scene

Events

8 d. ago Home Counties hotspots where London buyers are snapping up properties revealed

The traditional commuter belt area is ‘back on the map’ for people moving out of London, property firm Hamptons said.

Society

8 d. ago GP warns Christmas dinner staple could trigger bowel problems in certain people

The expert issued an alert to certain people tucking into a traditional Christmas dinner

Events

2 w. ago Scotland's New Year's Day tradition that sees people dive into sea in wacky costumes

The Loony Dook is a truly one-of-a-kind event.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Old age' doesn't kill us... scientists reveal true causes of death

The traditional idea is that people die because their bodies slowly wear out with old age. New research says that death, even in centenarians, is caused by diseases, not by aging itself.

Events

2 w. ago 'Family hate me for putting them on naughty list and cancelling Christmas'

A woman who hosts 15 people every Christmas has decided to stop the exhausting tradition next year - but her family claim she has ruined the festive season and is being selfish

Politics

3 w. ago 'He's got a bee in his bonnet': Cabinet ministers hit back at Donald Trump after he attacks European 'decay' and 'disgusting' London mayor Sadiq Khan

The US President this week claimed that European nations are 'decaying' and being led by 'weak' people in an astonishing broadside at America's traditional allies.

Politics

4 w. ago New research reveals how young people will be the death of traditional beach resort holidays

A traditional family holiday used to involve heading off to a sunny destination and spending time by the beach and pool. But that's dying out, according to new research by Antor.

Events

4 w. ago ‘Look what you’ve done to my children!’: a tale of winter wonderland disasters

These events are meant to make Christmas magical, and while many do, a few fall spectacularly short. Here, in no particular order, are some of the worst offendersIt’s the most wonderful time of the year: the season where British people traditionally complain about spending too much on rip-off Christmas events. This year’s festivities have already kicked off in earnest, thanks to the malfunctioning Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer drone show in Haywards Heath this week. By all accounts the drone show was a classic of the genre. It made big promises, offering families “a night of magic and wonder” complete with “state of the art production [and] 600 LED drones”. Then it charged big money, with some families paying hundreds of pounds to attend. And then, of course, it comprehensively underdelivered.Reports describe the event as not only being too short – about just 15 minutes – but also, due to the failure of several drones, completely unintelligible. “From the beginning, large numbers o...

Events