The Latest Breaking News from New Year

If I see one more “Dear (name). Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. From (name).” I will puke.

The former Argentine international was once so distraught over Manchester United's New Year's fixture he was found in tears by Old Trafford collegue Patrice Evra

While the weather may be cold, there's nothing like getting out and shaking the cobwebs off at one of our local beauty spots

While the weather may be cold, there's nothing like getting out and shaking the cobwebs off at one of our local beauty spots

Christmas and New Year bin collections for Newcastle, Sunderland, Northumberland, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Durham and Gateshead

Train controllers have agreed not to strike over the upcoming New Year’s holiday weekend after reaching a deal with management. Their strike this weekend has created chaotic conditions for hundreds of thousands of people who are travelling for the Christmas holiday.

Miko shrine maidens add the finishing touches to bush clover branches decorated with mayudama ornaments resembling silkworm cocoons at Kinomiya Shrine in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture. Silkworm cocoons have long been associated with New Year prayers for family health and business prosperity in Atami, a silk-producing area. The shrine is preparing…

These budget paint hacks will freshen up your home for the New Year, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Towards Christmas, weather conditions across the UK are likely to be less cold than of late - although there will be a north south divide - as looking into the New Year, the conditions will be more changeable