The Latest Breaking News from New Year

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) backs New Year countdowns and celebrations going ahead as planned as long as the government does not order any cancellations.

The New Year holiday is expected to see 33,400 Thais travelling overseas every day, increasing from an average of 28,000, mainly driven by pent-up demand from years of the pandemic, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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…

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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.