New Year

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

Ad Feature Gareth Gates and Bay City Rollers to headline London Parade 2027

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

Ad Feature Women runners ‘light up the night’ against unsafe winter running

Vicky Pattison.

I'm launching a hotline to help people commit to New Year resolutions

The public have been warned to stay away from frozen bodies of water ahead of the incoming spell of cold weather.

'Panic and drowning': Public warned to stay away from frozen water

First babies born in 2026 at Sunderland and South Tyneside’s NHS Trust

The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) have issued advice ahead of the New Year celebrations.

Ambulance service issues advice head of the New Year celebrations

Wrapped up warm for their night out in Sunderland city centre. Tell us if you recognise them.

Happy New Year! Sunderland people seeing in the New Year in 2019

Taking the plunge during the charity New's Year Day swim in Carnlough harbour.

Safety warning as people prepare to take part in New Years Day dips

Leeds United supporters pay respect to Sunderland figure as Niall Quinn and Jenson Seelt are spotted

Leeds fans pay respect to Sunderland figure as Niall Quinn is spotted

A view of the Clarendon which was in High Street East and was one of Sunderland's oldest pubs Photo: Ron Lawson.

AI's choices for 15 Sunderland pubs for a New Year toast in 1975

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A simple pet food subscription to support healthier routines

New Year's Eve entertainment heading to Sunderland

Fleur East, fireworks & more in Sunderland this New Year's Eve

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

The Festival of Light in Sunderland.

Council confirms Festival of Light event will not take place this year

Dramatic moment massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street.

Watch: Massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street

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How to keep New Year’s budget resolutions alive - 7 practical tips
If you’re feeling the January blues, stay inspired and take control of your finances 💸
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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

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

25 of the top pub and restaurant deals in January 2025

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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

A North East Ambulance Service ambulance. Photo: NEAS.

Residents asked to remain safe ahead of New Year celebrations
North East residents are being reminded to please only call 999 or visit A&E if their condition is a threat to life or limb as services continue to face high demand over the New Year weekend.
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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

The Dray and Horses, at Thompson Road and Carley Hill Road, was overshadowed by Hahnemann Court in Sunderland. It was open from 1969 to 2005.

Were these on your radar for a 1980s New Year night out in Sunderland?

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

Pals together in another photo from Sunderland at New Year seven years ago.

Party time! Sunderland people seeing in the New Year in 2017

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

The closed Gateshead Flyover

Nexus offers flyover Metro update for Christmas and New Year travel

The Christmas holidays will impact the opening hours of your doctor’s surgery.

Where to go if you need medical care over the Christmas holidays

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

The Met Office forecast is predicting a flurry of snow this Christmas.

Christmas forecast: Met Office predicting snow for North East

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

Pundit Alex Scott stands with the FA Cup Trophy prior to the Emirates FA Cup Second Round match between Kettering Town and Doncaster Rovers.

FA Cup third-round draw: When is it? Which ball number are Sunderland?

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

Social media's impact on 2025 eating habits

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

Reminders of a 2012 night out in Sunderland.

Seven pictures of New Year at Privilege in 2012

These Sunderland people did first footing in style in 1970 and 1985.

The parachutists who jumped in one year, and landed in another

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

Bin collections are changing between Christmas and New Year 2023.

Sunderland Christmas bin collection dates announced for 2023

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

Jools Holland PIC: Michael Leckie

How to watch Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny 2022

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