The Latest Breaking News from New Year

Hundreds of rescues prompt beach warning

Life Saving Victoria has issued a warning heading into New Year's Eve as more than 230 people have been rescued since the start of the summer patrol season.

AAP · Dec 31, 2022

UK’s problems will not ‘go away’ in 2023, says Sunak in New Year message

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer used his message to warn that the UK ‘needs to change’ as he looked back on a ‘very tough’ year.

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022

'UK's problems here to stay' Downbeat Rishi Sunak's New Year message

Prime Minister also called on people to 'come together with pride in everything that makes this country great'

Wales Online · Dec 31, 2022

Chatham group leaders urge liquor stores, bars to close two hours early on New Year’s Eve

South Side residents are asking Chatham liquor businesses to close early on New Year’s Eve in an attempt to curb violence in the area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2022

Manchester City's former stars Ellen White and Lucy Bronze receive New Year honours

After being part of the winning Women's Euros team earlier in the year and departing Man City shortly after - the two Lionesses are being awarded for their triumphs

Manchester Evening News · Dec 30, 2022

Queen's Brian May knighted and gong for and Grayson Perry in King Charles' New Year Honours' list

Captain Leah Williamson is among four of England’s Euro 2022-winning side to receive honour

Wales Online · Dec 30, 2022

Designer Dame Mary Quant gets top honour in New Year Honours list

Order of the Companions of Honour members include broadcaster Sir David Attenborough and actress Dame Judi Dench.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

New Year's Honours 2023: Kevin Sinfield snubbed for knighthood despite clamour for gong

Tens of thousands of people have signed a petition calling for rugby legend Sinfield to be knighted for his extraordinary charity efforts in support of his great friend Rob Burrow, who suffers from Motor Neurone Disease

Daily Mirror · Dec 30, 2022

New Year's weather forecast as Scots may want to bring an umbrella to the fireworks displays

Scotland is likely to get the bulk of the UK's unsettled weather going into 2023.

Daily Record · Dec 30, 2022

For the New Year, look up at the Florida sky

Omnipresent fireworks displays won’t be the only lights in the sky over the next few nights: There will be natural spectacles, too.

Tribune News Service · Dec 30, 2022