WhatsApp's 4 New Features for New Year 2026
WhatsApp launches four festive features including animated stickers and video call effects to enhance your New Year's Eve 2025 messaging. Discover how to use them now.
WhatsApp launches four festive features including animated stickers and video call effects to enhance your New Year's Eve 2025 messaging. Discover how to use them now.
The IECCP Women's Gym Running Top, a TikTok sensation in 2025, is the perfect, affordable gear to kickstart your 2026 fitness resolutions. Discover this flattering, versatile jacket and other top picks.
Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon Eleri Davies receives an MBE in the 2026 New Year Honours for her dedicated work in breast cancer care and regional risk reduction services in Wales.
Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President of the University of Leicester, receives a knighthood for his transformative work in higher education and championing inclusion. Discover his remarkable journey.
From polka dots to pomegranates, discover the global New Year's Eve superstitions and midnight rituals believed to bring wealth, love, and good fortune for 2026.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will deliver his New Year's message at 10.30pm tonight. Get the latest on his speech and the political rivals also addressing the nation.
Major New Year's Eve celebrations from Sydney to Russia have been scrapped due to security threats, natural disasters, and tragic incidents. Discover the full list of affected cities and the reasons behind the cancellations.
Shoppers are raving about an affordable Amazon product helping them stick to New Year's resolutions. The Free Soul Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies, now £8.99, are reported to curb appetite and reduce bloating. Discover the details.
Warwickshire Police have arrested 12 people for drink and drug driving in six days, with four incidents involving crashes. Officers warn there is 'no excuse' as they step up patrols for New Year's Eve.
Robert Nolan, Chair of Deafblind UK, receives an OBE for 26+ years of advocacy. Discover how his work supports 450,000 people with combined sight and hearing loss.
Drivers are warned they could still be over the limit the morning after a big night out like New Year's Eve. Experts reveal how long alcohol truly lingers and the severe penalties for getting it wrong.
The AI-powered Magic Fitness Smart Mirror is now £1,199, saving £300. The deal includes free lifetime access and a £100 massage gun for New Year fitness goals.
A Detective Chief Superintendent, a police investigator, and a volunteer chaplain from West Yorkshire Police have been recognised in the King's 2026 New Year Honours List for exceptional service.
Amazon has cut the price of a Homcom 5-drawer dresser to £36.13, ideal for small-space storage. The unit, praised for being sturdy and easy to assemble, is perfect for New Year decluttering.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK from January 2nd, warning of travel disruption and hazardous conditions. Stay informed with the latest forecast.
Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani shares a powerful New Year message for 2026, reflecting on meeting Pope Leo and the timeless Christian call to hope amidst uncertainty. Read her full address.
The New Wellington in Brierley Hill cancels its New Year's Eve event due to unforeseen circumstances. The pub will close at 8pm and has issued refunds. Read the full story.
Birmingham faces a cold, wet New Year's Day with highs of just 6°C and scattered showers. Get the full Met Office forecast for the West Midlands and UK snow warnings.
Some UK state pensioners and benefit recipients will see payments arrive early on 31 December due to the New Year's Day bank holiday. Check your account and plan your budget.
A psychic reveals the one sign to spot on January 1st for a prosperous year. Learn how to create your own luck for 2026 without costly resolutions.
Keg & Comfort micropub in Wolverhampton is hosting an exclusive New Year's Eve for regulars only. Landlady Louise Clive defends the decision, prioritising loyal customers for one night. Read the full story.
Your complete guide to the New Year's Day TV schedule for 2025. Find out what films, shows, and specials are airing on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, and Channel 4 to kick off 2026.
As the King's New Year Honours 2026 are confirmed, we look at famous figures who declined royal recognition, from Benjamin Zephaniah to David Bowie. Discover their reasons.
As King Charles's 2026 Honours list is revealed, we explore the famous figures who declined MBEs, OBEs, and knighthoods, and their powerful reasons why.
Detective Constable Mark Plant and Police Staff Officer Justin Thomas from West Midlands Police have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for their decades of service and community work.
Currys has launched its New Year sale with massive price cuts on popular tech. Discover deals on Samsung TVs, Shark vacuums, Sonos headphones and more. Act fast before stocks run out.
Motorists are being warned they risk thousands in fines and a driving ban on Friday if they underestimate how alcohol affects them. Experts urge caution after New Year's Eve celebrations.
Shoppers hail a bestselling guided journal on Amazon as a 'powerful tool' to reflect on 2025 and achieve 2026 goals. The £16.95 planner is endorsed by major UK publications.
A severe cold snap will bring snow to 33 UK regions from Scotland to London. The Met Office warns of travel disruption as temperatures plummet for New Year 2026.
Discover six fantastic free New Year's Eve events in Birmingham for 2025. From live music to DJ sets, celebrate the start of 2026 without breaking the bank. Book your spot now!