All news for 2023-12-31

It can be all too tempting to leave your festive twinkling lights up well into the new year, but the more superstitious among us will know that doing so could spell trouble for the new year

Emily Atack appears to have finally found her Mr Right as she and scientist Dr Alistair Garner prepare for the arrival of their baby and it's been quite a search for the actress and TV presenter

One mum found herself fuming at a policy her children's school enforces that she believed to be totally 'ridiculous' and punishing to both parents as well as their kids

As the first restrictions on XL Bully dogs come into place on New Year's Eve, dozens of owners walked their pets unmuzzled on the sea front in Margate ahead of the eventual ban

Lydia Callaghan has been awarded £22,000 in compensation after an employment tribunal where she claimed her boss Jonathan Carter acted inappropriately on a work trip to Center Parcs

Charlie Dobson has already won a world championship bronze in the 4x400m but former hurdling world record holder Colin Jackson believes he will leave a lasting impact on the individual event next year

A woman who insulted a man after he denied switching seats with her because she 'couldn't travel well in a middle seat' was left baffled after the man took revenge before leaving the plane

Adam's discovery trumps the previous world record, which was a 4-inch hoop found in August 2021, and he intends to preserve the crisp in an air-tight container until he wants to eat it

UFC superstar Conor McGregor hasn't fought in over two years but is set to announce his return to the octagon and his opponent on New Year's Day as fans have reacted to the news

Nigel Lythgoe previously said he wanted to abuse Paula Abdul after she was mistreated by Simon Cowell, which comes amid the shocking claims Abdul has made about Lythgoe

New warnings for rain have been issued by the Met Office in the northwest, while a wind alert is also in place for the southwest and south coast as 2023 ends with more scenes of flooding

Jurgen Klopp has a few tricky decisions ahead of the January transfer window and Mirror Football has tried to make the Liverpool boss’ job slightly easier with a few suggestions

The MasterChef star has wowed fans in recent years as he has cut down his weight - as well as his high cholesterol and BMI count - and is now sharing the food secrets he discovered

Helena, 26, couldn't believe her luck after snapping up a bargain two-bed property for just £120,000 in 2022 - and just over a year later she has turned it into a gorgeous family home

According to the United States Geological Survey, the deadly chronic wasting disease leaves animals confused, drooling, and unafraid of humans. It was first discovered in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming

Dire polling released today reveals that Rishi Sunak is the most popular leader in just four of the 632 constituencies in the UK - with Keir Starmer even ahead in his Yorkshire safe seat

Meghan Markle is said to be gearing up for a huge comeback in 2024, with the former actress believed to be 'craving' a return to acting while her husband misses London

Street artist Banksy made the original Girl with Balloon in 2002. David A Lindon, recreated the famous artwork in miniature form. He's now sold the tiny masterpiece to a private collector for an undisclosed fee

The disgraced former Prime Minister shared a message with GB News, where he is set to present his own show in the build-up to the general election

Alex Batty's mum Melanie is said to have told friends she has 'got to keep running' after her son celebrated his first Christmas back at home in the UK with his grandma

Shildon is located a mere thirteen miles from Durham and close to Middlesborough, and it features green spaces and easy access to lots of urban areas

Former Manchester United star Anthony Elanga shone for Nottingham Forest in their 2-1 victory against the Red Devils and he had some choice words following the game

Keep your mince pies fresh for weeks after Christmas with this brilliant storage hack that will allow you to enjoy the sweet festive treats for as long as possible

Atkins, Dukan, Keto, Paleo - which one is best? Nutritionist Karen Preece Smith gives her verdict on what diet she thinks is best to follow to lose weight

Residents in the village say they could become 'climate change refugees' and are concerned uncertainty is devaluing homes and harming community life