UK braces for ‘tricky’ start to 2025 as wind and rain cancels New Year’s Eve celebrations

New Year’s Eve celebrations across the UK have been cancelled as the country braces for a wet and windy start to 2025. 

Wayne Rooney and Plymouth ‘agree to part ways’

Wayne Rooney and Plymouth have “mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect” after a nine-game winless run.

Drink in moderation, struggling ambulance service tells New Year’s Eve revellers

New Year’s Eve revellers in Wales could help the country’s ambulance service, which has declared a critical incident after a huge increase in demand, by drinking in moderation this evening,…

Jolie and Pitt agree divorce deal

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a settlement after eight years in one of the longest and most bitter divorces in Hollywood history.

Arrest warrant issued for impeached president who declared martial law

A South Korean court has issued a warrant for the arrest of impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol after his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, the country’s anti-corruption agency has…

How doulas are shaking off hippy stereotypes – in areas other than just birth

Women are paying for doula services in increasing numbers. And not just for birth.

Stand-out names from New Year Honours list include Olympic athletes, actors and community heroes

Hundreds of people are being recognised for their services to the country in this year’s New Year Honours.

More than £10m worth of jewellery and designer handbags stolen from house

More than £10m worth of jewellery and £150,000 worth of designer handbags have been stolen from a home in London – prompting the offering of a reward.

Tony Blair opened UK borders to east European migrants despite misgivings

Tony Blair’s Labour government pushed on with plans to open the UK’s borders to Eastern Europe despite mounting concerns from senior ministers, according to newly released official files.

Russia and Ukraine swap at least 300 prisoners of war

Russia and Ukraine have conducted a much-anticipated prisoner swap just ahead of the new year.