New Year

With the Christmas Markets and other festive events beginning in Edinburgh, Police Scotland has launched its annual 'Operation Winter City' to ensure a "visible presence" in the city centre this festive period.

Police to have ‘visible presence’ in city centre this Christmas

Gareth Gates will perform at the London Parade 2027 on New Year's Day

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Edinburgh's Hogmanay In The Gardens returns to herald in the New Year this December.

Iconic dance act to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay In The Gardens

Clapham Common was lit up on Friday night for a special run club

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The banner's messaage is loud and clear as people take to the water at South Queensferry to mark the start of 2017.

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Edinburgh's Hogmanay fireworks

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Even in a year without fireworks in pricing, Edinburgh succeeds

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The main reason for introducing new routines before the turn of the year was in the hope it would help them to settle into healthy habits

An expert says you should ‘soft-launch’ New Year’s resolutions early

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Marc Webley, 38, was shot and killed outside the Anchor Inn on West Granton Road on December 31 at around 11.50pm. A 39-year-old man was also shot and injured on Hogmanay and remains in hospital in a “serious but stable condition”

Gunman pleads guilty to Marc Webley murder

Sparkling festive celebration unveiled at Fairmont St Andrews

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How to keep New Year’s budget resolutions alive - 7 practical tips

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Smart ways to stay active in 2025 - without breaking the bank
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Feel Pro Collagen beauty supplement sachets come in a range of flavours

Discount code gives up to 20% off 'gamechanger' collagen supplement

Hundreds of people took part in the Loony Dook New Year's Day dip in the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry, as part of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations.

11 great photos of the Loony Dooks at Portobello and South Queensferry

25 of the best pub and restaurant deals in January 2025 (Photo: Google)

25 of the top pub and restaurant deals in January 2025

These two look as if they hadn't expected the water to be quite so icy when they plunged in to celebrate the start of 2015.

24 brilliant pictures of the Loony Dook over the years

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The invaluable New Year’s money resolution you need to make in 2025

New Year’s Day supermarkets opening hours and closures - including Tesco, Aldi, Asda and more

Which supermarkets are open on New Year's Day? Hours in full

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The shops open on New Year’s Day 2025 - full list of open UK shops

Who’s set to appear with Jools Holland during his annual Hootenanny this year?

The exact time Jools' Annual Hootenanny starts on TV tonight

Who’s set to appear with Jools Holland during his annual Hootenanny this year?

Who’s set to feature on Jools’ Annual Hootenanny this New Years Eve?

Missing You features Rosalind Eleazar as Kat Donovan and Ashley Walters as Josh Buchanan

The exact time new Netflix thriller Missing You will be released
Missing You, a gripping new thriller by Harlan Coben, will stream on Netflix from New Year’s Day 📺
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What time are pubs allowed to open on New Year's Eve - including Wetherspoons, Greene King and more (Photo: Oleksandr Blishch - stock.adobe.com)

New Year's Day pub opening hours

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and normally cares for around 14,000 dogs across its network of 21 rehoming centres in the UK and one in Dublin.

Top tips for Hogmanay celebrations to keep dogs safe

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7 tips to bounce back to work after the festive season slump

There's almost something of everyone in terms of films screening on free TV over New Years Eve and New Years Day - here's a look what's on the box.

Your ultimate guide to films screening on TV over the New Year

Heavy rain could make for treacherous driving conditions on Monday and Tuesday (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Concern over Hogmanay plans as warning for heavy rain issued

Parkdean Resorts is offering half price deals on its sites, like near Trecco Bay in Wales seen here

Huge 50% off holiday sale with Cornwall and Devon breaks from £79

Opening hours for pharmacies will change over Christmas and New Year.

Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times

It's been a huge year for testing tech

Top 10 tech of 2024: Our reviewer’s favourite gadgets of this year

Michael Harrison made the world's first mobile phone call just after midnight on January 1, 1985

‘I made the UK's first mobile phone call in 1985'

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4 Christmas party rules that could Lead to fines - including fireworks

Ad Feature Torchlight Procession starts Edinburgh’s Hogmanay four-day celebration

Royal Mail postal workers sort Christmas cards in the Royal Mail Regional Sorting Office in Filton (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Royal Mail's Christmas and New Year delivery and service schedule

Social feedia: How online influences the way we eat (Photo: IMAGO Images / Cover Images)

Social media's impact on 2025 eating habits

Ad Feature Four incredible days of celebrations in Edinburgh’s Hogmanay

Line of Duty star Vicky McClure is bringing her Day Fever club back to Edinburgh for a Hogmanay special, the Evening News can exclusively reveal.

Breaking Watch: Vicky McClure announces Hogmanay event in exclusive video

Late opening times announced for Christmas and New Year

Reading takes the top spot with 25% of people choosing it as their favourite hobby. Reading has been loved for many years, and with more ways to do so in the modern age, it has remained a top hobby.

The top 10 hobbies enjoyed by Brits

XL Bullies will be banned from Februrary 2024.

XL Bully Ban: Everything you need to know as ban comes into place

The essential works will be carried out between Christmas and New Year.

All of the train stations affected by Network Rail's Christmas works

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

Dame Esther Rantzen shares devastating health update

Katy Perry took pictures with fans at the King’s coronation

Katy Perry and Russell Brand’s whirlwind marriage

The top UK gyms to join in 2023 according to reviews

The 7 best gyms to join in 2023 according to reviews

A walrus called Thor was spotted having a rest at Scarborough Harbour ahead of the New Year

Walrus pays a visit to Scarborough harbour en route to the Arctic

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