New £15 Concorde 50p Coin Launches in UK
The Royal Mint releases a commemorative 50p coin honouring Concorde from 13 January 2026, priced from £15. A tribute to British engineering and supersonic travel.
The Royal Mint releases a commemorative 50p coin honouring Concorde from 13 January 2026, priced from £15. A tribute to British engineering and supersonic travel.
Gold Traders UK becomes the Royal Mint's first authorised partner in the South West, enabling direct bullion sales. Discover how this 18-year-old firm achieved this prestigious status.
Nationwide Building Society has issued a reminder to millions of customers about the 'maximum amount' rules for depositing coins. Learn how to organise your coins and the daily cash limits to ensure a smooth branch visit.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A UK psychic reveals five major predictions for 2026, forecasting a new US President, a potential World War Three, and dramatic shifts for the Royal Family. Discover the full forecast here.
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.
A rare 2011 Olympic Aquatics 50p coin with a unique design error is fetching over £1,000 at auction. Discover if you have this valuable collector's item in your change.
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.
Discover the meaning of Auld Lang Syne, the story of Robert Burns, and why we sing it every New Year's Eve. Uncover the tradition's global journey.
West Midlands Police debunk viral rumours of a Birmingham city centre fireworks show for New Year's Eve, warning families to avoid disappointment. Read their official advice.
A rare £2 coin from 2011 featuring Tosha the Cat could fetch up to £300 from collectors. Experts urge households to check their change for this sought-after Isle of Man issue.
Plan your post-Christmas shopping with our guide to opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, and other major centres from December 29 to January 2. Find key times for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Newly-released Irish state papers reveal Princess Diana's staff were 'far more skilled' in media battles and sought to upstage Prince Charles after their 1992 separation. Read the full story.
Plan your New Year's Eve with our guide to West Midlands Railway's early shutdowns, engineering works, and replacement bus services from Dec 27. Check last train times now.
UK households urged to search for rare pre-decimal halfpenny coins. An expert reveals certain dates, like an 1860 example, can fetch a fortune at auction. Check your old collections now!
New odds suggest a 75% chance King Charles and Prince Harry will reunite publicly next year. A former royal butler claims private meetings are already happening. Read the latest analysis.
Good Morning Britain halted for a major royal update as it's revealed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has surrendered his firearms certificate. Read the full story on the latest blow for the former prince.
Royal Mail warns of potential Christmas delivery delays across 92 UK postcodes, sparking customer frustration. See the full list of affected areas and the company's response.
Nestlé hints at new confectionery products as social media buzz suggests a caramel-flavoured KitKat Chunky could hit UK shelves as early as February 2026.