The Latest Breaking News from New Year Day

Intrepid sea swimmers across island of Ireland start 2026 with chilly dip

Scores of events took place across the island, including some which raised money for charity.

Evening Standard · Jan 1

In Pictures: Cold water courage to start the new year as swimmers dive into 2026

Inflatables, selfies and creative costumes helped take the edge off as swimmers gathered on UK beaches for the chilly tradition.

Evening Standard · Jan 1

Is Tesco open today? New Year’s Day supermarket opening times

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The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

'New Year's Eve is always a let-down': how January 1st became the number one date in the clubbing calendar

New Year’s Eve once felt like the biggest night out of the year – but for those seeking better events, more dancefloor time and value for money, New Year’s Day now reigns supreme

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024

New Year opening hours at major supermarkets including Aldi and Tesco

Here are the opening times for most major supermarkets over the New Year period.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2023

San Francisco’s Stonewall: the new year’s ball that sparked a queer power movement

In 1965, police publicly raided a sanctioned drag ball, inadvertently raising awareness of police brutality against the LGBTQ+ community

The Guardian - US · Dec 30, 2023

8 New Year table decor ideas for celebrating in style

No celebration is complete without these interior designer-approved New Year table decor ideas

Homes & Gardens · Dec 28, 2023

Merry Christmas you filthy animals! The great festive movie guide 2023

From classics like Home Alone and Singin’ in the Rain to brand new blockbusters Saltburn and Across the Spider-Verse, here is your handpicked selection of the very finest films on TV this season

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023

8 of the best UK New Year’s hotel breaks with entertainment for 2023

Count down to midnight in style with these action-packed NYE getaways

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Here's which stores and offices are open (and closed) on Jan. 2, 2023

New Year’s Day was yesterday, but a lot of places will still be shut down on Monday.

Fortune · Jan 2, 2023