The Latest Breaking News from New Year

Not all retailers have released their Christmas and New Year opening hours yet but here's what we know so far

Check what dates your bins are due to be collected over Christmas and the New Year

The festive period is upon us and this means that our recycling and food bins will be slightly fuller than usual. But as Christmas gets closer, it's handy to know which dates your bins will be getting emptied.

Vladimir Putin is allegedly due for imminent surgery in Russia following slipping coming down stairs at his Moscow home, meanwhile he is preparing for festive celebrations in a bunker

The night China announced it would ease some of its most controversial coronavirus controls, Shanghai resident Yu Yuan immediately booked a high-speed train ticket to Beijing for a New Year's trip.

Whitby has been crowned the number one destination for holidaymakers looking to get away over the festive season

Count down to midnight at one of these sensational stays, selected by Ianthe Butt

Trentbarton, which operates both local and regional buses, has announced the full timetable for Christmas and over the New Year. There are a number of services that will run throughout the festive period.

The end of the year is fast approaching, so make sure you celebrate in style! Sirimahannop, the reimagined Thai tall ship and refined dining destination, is inviting guests and local residents to ring in the holiday season with a festive feast and with a heritage New Year dinner and party…

Celebrate the festive season at the seaside with an array of tempting cuisines and sparkling entertainment.

It’s the last supper of 2023! Make it one to remember