OpenRock S2: Budget AirPods Rival for Fitness
We tested the OpenRock S2 open-ear headphones against Apple AirPods. Priced under £80, they offer secure fit for workouts but compromise on premium sound. See the full review.
We tested the OpenRock S2 open-ear headphones against Apple AirPods. Priced under £80, they offer secure fit for workouts but compromise on premium sound. See the full review.
Amazon's Gritin Resistance Bands, reduced to £7.58, are hailed as perfect for home fitness. With five strength levels, they offer a full-body workout suitable for all ages and abilities.
Fitness fans praise the Electric Protein Shaker Bottle on Amazon, now £20.79 in a limited-time sale. The gadget promises lump-free shakes and comes in five colours.
Shoppers hail the Active 100 Weighted Hula Hoop on Amazon as a great, low-cost way to stay active indoors this New Year. Priced at just £15.14, it's perfect for fitness resolutions.
Hundreds of revellers were left disappointed in Birmingham city centre after a non-existent New Year's Eve fireworks display was falsely advertised online for the second consecutive year. Police had issued warnings.
Tech expert Chris Hall reveals his top affordable fitness tracker and smartwatch picks for 2026 to help you smash your New Year fitness goals. Find the perfect device for your budget.
Shoppers praise Amazon's compact folding treadmill for fitting exercise into busy lives. Get your steps in during dark January nights without interrupting your favourite shows.
Ring in 2026 with Graham Norton's star-studded BBC special featuring Tom Hiddleston, Laura Dern, Carey Mulligan and more. Tune in at 10:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
80-year-old twins Jenny and Alison have taught swimming for over 30 years in Hertfordshire. They champion an active lifestyle and prove age is just a number. Read their inspiring story.
Discover 10 unique New Year's Eve superstitions and traditions from around the world to try at midnight for good luck and prosperity in 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates.
WhatsApp launches four festive features including animated stickers and video call effects to enhance your New Year's Eve 2025 messaging. Discover how to use them now.
The IECCP Women's Gym Running Top, a TikTok sensation in 2025, is the perfect, affordable gear to kickstart your 2026 fitness resolutions. Discover this flattering, versatile jacket and other top picks.
From polka dots to pomegranates, discover the global New Year's Eve superstitions and midnight rituals believed to bring wealth, love, and good fortune for 2026.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will deliver his New Year's message at 10.30pm tonight. Get the latest on his speech and the political rivals also addressing the nation.
The AI-powered Magic Fitness Smart Mirror is now £1,199, saving £300. The deal includes free lifetime access and a £100 massage gun for New Year fitness goals.
Join a free line dancing social event for over 55s in Spalding on January 13. Part of the Get Moving campaign with Yakult and Royal Voluntary Service's First Time for Everything initiative.
The New Wellington in Brierley Hill cancels its New Year's Eve event due to unforeseen circumstances. The pub will close at 8pm and has issued refunds. Read the full story.
Birmingham faces a cold, wet New Year's Day with highs of just 6°C and scattered showers. Get the full Met Office forecast for the West Midlands and UK snow warnings.
A psychic reveals the one sign to spot on January 1st for a prosperous year. Learn how to create your own luck for 2026 without costly resolutions.
Keg & Comfort micropub in Wolverhampton is hosting an exclusive New Year's Eve for regulars only. Landlady Louise Clive defends the decision, prioritising loyal customers for one night. Read the full story.
Your complete guide to the New Year's Day TV schedule for 2025. Find out what films, shows, and specials are airing on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, and Channel 4 to kick off 2026.
As the King's New Year Honours 2026 are confirmed, we look at famous figures who declined royal recognition, from Benjamin Zephaniah to David Bowie. Discover their reasons.
As King Charles's 2026 Honours list is revealed, we explore the famous figures who declined MBEs, OBEs, and knighthoods, and their powerful reasons why.
Detective Constable Mark Plant and Police Staff Officer Justin Thomas from West Midlands Police have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for their decades of service and community work.
Currys has launched its New Year sale with massive price cuts on popular tech. Discover deals on Samsung TVs, Shark vacuums, Sonos headphones and more. Act fast before stocks run out.
Motorists are being warned they risk thousands in fines and a driving ban on Friday if they underestimate how alcohol affects them. Experts urge caution after New Year's Eve celebrations.
Shoppers hail a bestselling guided journal on Amazon as a 'powerful tool' to reflect on 2025 and achieve 2026 goals. The £16.95 planner is endorsed by major UK publications.
A severe cold snap will bring snow to 33 UK regions from Scotland to London. The Met Office warns of travel disruption as temperatures plummet for New Year 2026.
Discover six fantastic free New Year's Eve events in Birmingham for 2025. From live music to DJ sets, celebrate the start of 2026 without breaking the bank. Book your spot now!
Don't panic if you run out of food on January 1st. Many UK supermarkets are open on the bank holiday. Check our full list of opening times for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and more.