2 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. 

Economics

8 h. ago Inside EastEnders Jake Wood's life with lookalike daughter and 'shining light' wife

As Jake Wood takes centre stage in a special New Year's Day flashforward EastEnders episode, we take a look at the Max Branning actor's life away from Albert Square

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8 h. ago The NYE countdown begins: Britain prepares to welcome in 2026 in style as tens of thousands flock to London to watch Big Ben ring in the New Year with spectacular firework display on the Thames

Swathes of the capital are now closed off to the public for the spectacular annual show on the Thames.

Events

13 h. ago I’m a stylist. Here’s how to give your wardrobe a New Year reset

A Parisian luxury stylist explains how you can find your signature style in 2026

Events

14 h. ago Home design experts reveal their top interiors trends for 2026

From heritage maximalism to lighting as art, these are the key looks gaining traction

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30 h. ago Mystery as Australian cricket great Damien Martyn is rushed to hospital in serious condition: 'He is in for the fight of his life'

Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has reportedly been rushed to hospital and remains in a 'serious condition' after falling ill on Boxing Day.

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33 h. ago Coleen & Wayne Rooney hit beach in Barbados – but Kai, 16, is centre stage as girls queue up & he races dad’s Utd pal

COLEEN and Wayne Rooney have swapped the bitter British weather for a sun-drenched New Year’s getaway to Barbados - and it looks like their son Kai is the star attraction. The family were pictured enjoying a beach day on the idyllic island with Wayne’s former Manchester United teammates Michael Carrick, Jonny Evans and Darren Gibson....

Events

34 h. ago Australian cricket great Damien Martyn rushed to hospital in 'serious condition' after falling ill on Boxing Day

Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has reportedly been rushed to hospital and remains in a 'serious condition' after falling ill on Boxing Day.

Science

41 h. ago The key things to consider if you’re thinking of getting a loft conversion

Need some extra space in your loft? Here’s some things to consider before going ahead

Politics

46 h. ago Forget having a boyfriend – these are the trends that will be embarrassing in 2026

Last year, Vogue declared having a boyfriend was embarassing and as we enter a new calendar year, we have 12 months of new possibilities of what is hot and what’s definitely not. Helen Coffey wades into the debate and decides who or what will be out in the cold for at least 365 days

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60 h. ago Musselburgh races sold out for New Year's Day as punters kick off 2026 in style and £125k prize pot up for grabs

Punters are set to flock to the east coast course to kick off the year in style

Economics

64 h. ago Bridgerton season 4 release date, cast and trailer as new family introduced

Benedict Bridgerton takes centre stage in season four as he falls for mysterious Sophie Baek

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64 h. ago Bridgerton season 4 release date, cast and trailer as 'unique' story teased

Netflix splits Bridgerton season 4 into two parts as Benedict Bridgerton takes centre stage

Politics

4 d. ago Drake London listed as questionable, but Raheem Morris feels "great" about his return

Drake London listed as questionable, but Raheem Morris feels "great" about his return  NBC Sports

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6 d. ago UK set to freeze over New Year's as Met Office rules on 'wintery hazards'

Partygoers planning to ring in 2026 in style are being warned to layer up, as the Met Office predicts a chilly New Year with near or below-average temperatures and the risk of rain or wintry showers

Politics

6 d. ago Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell audiobook review – the life and loss of the woman behind the Bard

The wife of William Shakespeare takes centre stage in a rich, sensitive examination of parental grief, sensitively narrated by Jessie Buckley The jury is still out on the merits of Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, which arrives in cinemas next month, but there is no arguing with the quality of the source material. Maggie O’Farrell’s lyrical and immersive novel, which won the Women’s prize in 2020, imagines the relationship between William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes Hathaway, and their grief over the death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet, from the plague in 1596. The book opens with the young Hamnet realising his twin sister Judith is unwell and searching for an adult to attend to her, while unaware that he is the one who is fatally ill.Shakespeare – who is never named and instead referred to as “the husband” or “the father” – is depicted not as a literary superstar but a flawed man who is rarely home. The focus is on Hathaway, a free-spirited woman with deep connections to the landscape. ...

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7 d. ago The best vegan beauty products to try this Veganuary, according to industry experts

From make-up to body care – here are a beauty editors’ top vegan beauty picks

Politics

7 d. ago EastEnders' Kirsty Branning star almost unrecognisable a decade on from the soap

Kirsty Branning actress Kierston Wareing played the role of Max's wife on the soap and the character's turbulent romance with the soap lothario took centre-stage during her stint

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9 d. ago How to watch AFCON 2025 FOR FREE in UK: TV channel and live stream for every game

35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations takes centre stage in Morocco this winter

Sport

1 week ago Doing grandad proud! Ozzy Osbourne's grandson Sidney, three, takes centre stage as Aston Villa mascot

The TV star, 41, dressed in the team's kit and beamed with pride as her three- year-old son Sidney, who she shares with fiancé Sid Wilson, took to the pitch as a mascot, ahead of Villa's 2-1 win.

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