27 h. ago Royal Mint unveils new 2026 anniversary coins in ‘exciting moment’ including rare £5 coin

The new coins are available now on the Royal Mint's website

Economics

46 h. ago Concerts in Scotland 2026: The biggest gigs coming to Scotland in 2026, from Calvin Harris to Luke Combs

With 2026 well and truly here, it is time to start getting excited about all those concert tickets you bought months ago.

Politics

4 d. ago These Are The New Restaurants And Bars Opening In London In 2026 That We're Most Excited To Try

These Are The New Restaurants And Bars Opening In London In 2026 That We're Most Excited To Try - From Experimental Cocktail Bars To Hidden Restaurants And More  Secret London

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5 d. ago AD FEATURE: Set the stage for an exciting 2026 with tickets to these fantastic live shows in Manchester

New year, new experiences? Miles Kane, Jason Derulo, All Time Low, and Bellowhead are all coming to the city this year

Sport

5 d. ago Looking to read more books in 2026? Here are 27 titles coming out this year

If you’ve made a resolution to read more books in 2026, here are 27 exciting titles worth reading including The Ending Writes Itself.

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8 d. ago Narnia! Dune! Charli xcx! The 2026 films Guardian writers are most excited about

From much-anticipated sequels to music mockumentaries to auteur returns, the next 12 months offers up a wide variety of intriguing new moviesDoomed lovers, high heels, and The Odyssey: more films to get excited about this yearThe 50 must-see TV shows for 2026I doubt very much that 2026 will see anything in the Marty Supreme league, but here’s hoping one of the most bizarre side-steps of the decade turns out as interesting as it hopes. Short of Christopher Nolan signing on to the new Mr Men movie, I didn’t think much would throw the industry a loop as when Greta Gerwig decided to follow up bubblegum blockbuster Barbie with ... a Narnia movie. More specifically, Gerwig – previously a skilled purveyor of achingly hip alt-indie comedy with Lady Bird, Frances Ha and Damsels in Distress – is restarting the Narnia series, which had got through three of CS Lewis’s series before Netflix took over the rights. To my mind, though, The Magician’s Nephew, Lewis’s origins/prequel to the Wardrobe/C...

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8 d. ago As an EV editor, these are the electric cars I’m most excited about in 2026

The latest DriveSmart newsletter from Steve Fowler looks at the electric cars he’s most excited about in 2026, from luxury EVs to affordable plug-in hybrids, and what they reveal about the future of motoring

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9 d. ago Marcus Rashford's new Man Utd plan clear after update days before Ruben Amorim sack

Marcus Rashford has outlined his excitement for 2026 and desire to stay at Barcelona permanently as his parent club Manchester United sacked manager Ruben Amorim

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1 week ago Why 2026 is already one to get excited about: The biggest events to look forward to

After a turbulent 2025, 2026 is shaping up to be a year to look forward to.

Events

1 week ago The Standard podcast: From Wuthering Heights to The Bride: Films we’re most excited for in 2026

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1 week ago The Standard podcast: From Wuthering Heights to The Bride – the films we’re most excited for in 2026

Listen here on your chosen podcast platform.

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1 week ago Paris Fury ‘can’t believe how much is going to change’ in 2026 & is excited for ‘next chapter’ after family ‘quit UK’

PARIS Fury has said that she "can't believe how much is going to change" for her family in 2026 as she reflected on the year ahead. While the mum-of-seven didn't specify exactly what "change" she was alluding to, her words come after the couple reportedly quit their Morecambe home in Lancashire in favour of tax-friendly...

Politics

1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing star 'way out of comfort zone' as they land new hosting role

The former Strictly Come Dancing star made an exciting announcement this week as they look ahead to 2026

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1 week ago Doomed lovers, high heels and The Odyssey: films to get excited about in 2026

Margot Robbie busts her corset in Wuthering Heights, the Devil Wears Prada sequel goes fashionably to war, and Christopher Nolan brings us a Greek epic. Plus much more in our pick of the best films coming to UK cinemas this year• More from the 2026 culture previewJessie Buckley may need to hire a carpenter for the silverware-cabinet she is expected to need for her hugely admired performance in the film based on the Maggie O’Farrell novel. She plays Anne (or Agnes) Hathaway, wife of William Shakespeare, grieving the terrible loss of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet, in 1596, which the story imagines to be a spur to the creation of Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. Paul Mescal plays Shakespeare and Emily Watson his mother, Mary. • 9 January. Continue reading...

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1 week ago New Year's Eve: European capitals throw huge parties to welcome start of 2026 as excitement builds across UK

LIVEBLOG: Follow New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe as nations around the world throw parties to toast the final hours of the year before ushering in 2026.

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1 week ago Stage might: the most exciting theatre shows hitting London in 2026

Sadie Sink, Billy Crudup, Chris Pine and Self Esteem are among the stars hitting London stages this forthcoming year

Events

2 w. ago From the World Cup to the return of Michaela Coel, 2026 promises to excite and bring joy

A very Long Wave-coded book, a landmark Nigerian film and more Black art, culture and sport on its way in the next 12 months• Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe week between Christmas and New Year is a unique time. You’re free to not worry about what day of the week it is, or think too heavily on anything beyond your current state. But as we reach the new year, it is equally fun to think about the things we hope will bring some much-needed collective joy in the year ahead.This week, our colleagues from across the diaspora have shared the Black cultural events that they are looking forward to in 2026, from books and TV shows to Ghana beating England at the World Cup. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Countryfile's Adam Henson says 'we're very excited' as new family addition due in 2026

Countryfile presenter Adam Henson has shared details about something he's looking forward to in 2026, a new and particularly rare addition to his 50-acre Cotswold Farm Park

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2 w. ago PS5 console exclusive is ‘most hyped game of 2026’ as wishlists hit 1 million

Phantom Blade Zero is scheduled for global release on PlayStation 5 and PC on September 9, 2026 — and excitement couldn't be higher.

Events

2 w. ago Popular Covent Garden drinking den shuts it doors blaming changing 'trading environment'

The venue has closed after more than 40 years of serving Londoners

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