Brass bands, bagpipers, cheerleaders and DJs brought the entertainment to London’s streets despite the grey skies.

Popular New Year’s tradition received more support than ever- despite taking place in ‘miserable’ weather. The Lyme Regis Duck Race went ahead as planned at midday this New Year’s Day, with more ...

A major incident has been declared in Greater Manchester after flooding forced homes to be evacuated and closed train lines and roads following heavy rain. Greater Manchester Police said the major ...

In another New Year staple, darts fans again flocked to London’s Alexandra Palace, many in costume, to see what the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune would bring in 2025.

He was the last communist leader of Soviet Estonia and the Baltic country’s second president after the restoration of independence.

In Berlin, 30 police officers and one firefighter were injured in confrontations or attacks, leading to 400 arrests, city officials said.

A 17-year-old is fighting for his life in hospital after a stabbing in south London on New Year’s Day. The Metropolitan Police said they were informed by the London Ambulance Service of a stabbing at ...

Sailors of the Royal Navy were recalled to HMS Somerset (right) to shadow Russian corvette RFS Soobrazitelny (left) and ro-ro transporter/support ship MV Sparta II (centre) for 500 miles in the North ...

Ten people were killed and 30 others injured when a vehicle drove into a crowd in New Orleans, according to city officials. The incident happened in the city’s popular Bourbon Street area. Police ...

Bridport celebrated New Year's Eve in style with hundreds gathering in the town centre for the festivities. Residents gathered in huge numbers along South Street and East Street for the countdown to ...