The Latest Breaking News from New Year

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

Pattaya Municipality has announced the cancellation of fireworks planned as part of its New Year countdown activities from Dec 29-31. The city did not give reasons for the change in plans.

Astrologists recommend the self-improvement areas to focus on next year. By Katie Wright.

From lesser known European sparklers to underdogs from England’s own wine garden, there’s plenty of alternatives to Champagne to see in the new year, says Tom Harrow

Consumer spending during the New Year holiday is expected to reach 103 billion baht, pushed by the country's continued economic recovery from the pandemic.

The National Alcoholic Beverage Policy Committee has continued its drink don't drive campaign to promote safe driving and to reduce the number of accidents caused by drunk driving over the coming New Year holidays.

The weather looks set to be mild with a dry and bright Christmas morning