New Years Eve

Property Developer Tears Down Treasured Part Of Berlin Wall

The Huffington Post UK | Jessica Elgot | Posted 27.03.2013 | UK

In a pre-dawn operations on Wednesday, property developers removed sections of the Berlin Wall to allow access to a building site, despite furious pro...

The End of Dryathlon 2013; But What Is 'The Golden Rule''

James Peckham | Posted 01.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
James Peckham

What is the ultimate test of physical and mental endurance? Some would say a marathon. Others would say 20 marathons in 20 days. Some others would even say completing the Tour de France without any performance enhancing drugs. How about a month without alcohol?

Body Found In Search For Missing 'Ferry Prank' Teenager

PA | Posted 16.01.2013 | UK

A body has been found in the hunt for a teenager who is believed to have jumped from a ferry over a £100 bet, police said. Jordan Cobb, 16, jumped...

Now That the Party is Over, Musical Reasons to Be Cheerful in 2013

Matthew Phillips | Posted 10.03.2013 | UK Entertainment
Matthew Phillips

Well, dream on dreamers. The most we can expect from 2013 is the onslaught a triple-dip recession and a new series of Downton Abbey. Admittedly, the latter eventuality is not entirely disagreeable, but one can't base their sole raison d'etre on a BBC period drama.

Ringing in the New Year in Romania

Gareth Johnson | Posted 06.03.2013 | UK
Gareth Johnson

Romanian food is interesting - we started each day with a traditional breakfast of bread, cheese, peppers, raw onion, pig fat, and two types of pork offal sausages. I won't lie to you, not my choice for a delicious way to start the day

Pictures Of The Week From The Huffington Post Picture Desk

Elliot Wagland, Tahira Mirza, Matthew Tucker | Posted 04.01.2013 | UK

Our pictures of the week started with an explosive set of New Year images. Firstly we had the dazzling firework display in Sydney,London stunned the w...

Life in the Arts Lane - Week 7

Thomas Woodham Smith | Posted 05.03.2013 | Home
Thomas Woodham Smith

Back in London and we are mapping out the next few days. The New Year's Eve and a gathering of neighbours, but it is a joy to be home. The smell of the city and the sirens and the multi cultural citizens. I can feel the throb of business and I can't wait for the new year to get going.

18 Billion WhatsApp Messages Sent On New Year's Eve

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 05.03.2013 | UK Tech

Anyone who's seen the iOS app store chart knows that the mobile messaging service WhatsApp is popular. But did you know how popular? According t...

Flaming Giraffe Fights Its Way Out Of Oven In Bizarre Picture

Posted 03.01.2013 | UK

You've heard of a Phoenix from the flames - well here's something far more spectacular. A new picture appears to show the moment a fiery giraffe bu...

Pictures Of The Day Live: 3rd January 2013

Elliot Wagland, Tahira Mirza, Matthew Tucker | Posted 03.01.2013 | UK

The Huffington Post pictures of the day brings you the very best images from around the world chosen by our own photo editors, Elliot Wagland, Matthew...

Get Down On It!

Posted 02.01.2013 | UK

Comedian Kathy Griffin certainly got into the party spirit when she appeared on CNN this New Year's Eve. For co-host Anderson Cooper, 2013 began wi...

PHOTOS: Chinese Lanterns And Sunrises On The Beach

The Huffington Post UK | Matthew Tucker | Posted 02.01.2013 | UK

As 2012 was put to bed on Monday night, a new year awakened: 2013 was born. Many of you partied the night away in true New Year's Eve fashion, some ch...

Kicking 2012 Right Up The Bum On The Way Out

Ronnie Joice | Posted 01.03.2013 | UK Comedy
Ronnie Joice

Here we are, at BBC Television Centre. It's New Year's Eve, so sadly everybody is off still for Christmas, but we thank-you for tuning in for a celebration of the worst yet most important moments of 2012.

The Year Of The Gamesmaker (PICTURES)

PA/ The Huffington Post UK | Posted 01.01.2013 | UK

Spectators basked in sunshine on Tuesday as London welcomed 2013 with a New Year's Day parade that celebrated the city's Olympics glory. Organisers...

Cat Soup, Battle Dragons And Forts: 15 Alternative New Year's Eves

Huffington Post UK | Posted 01.01.2013 | UK

New year's eve can be a stressful time. Despite the rain, the dark nights and the festive bloat, there's a kind of piquant expectation that one sh...

Sixty Crushed To Death In NYE Celebrations

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 02.01.2013 | UK

Britain has expressed shock and deep sadness over a stampede which killed at least 61, mainly children and young people, and injured more than 200 aft...

PICTURES: Revellers Across the UK Hit The Booze

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 01.01.2013 | UK

As thousands enjoyed the fireworks by the Thames, outside London some revellers took their celebrations too far, with heavy drinking leaving many stag...

PHOTOS: London Ends 'Amazing' Year With 'Mesmerising' Fireworks Display

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 02.03.2013 | UK

Thousands of people gathered in London to see in the new year by remembering some of the most best moments of 2012, with clips from the 2012 Olympic G...

Pictures Of The Day Live: 1st January 2013

Elliot Wagland, Tahira Mirza, Matthew Tucker | Posted 01.01.2013 | UK

The Huffington Post pictures of the day brings you the very best images from around the world chosen by our own photo editors, Elliot Wagland, Matthew...

Reasons To Stay Home Alone On New Year's Eve

Daniel Warner | Posted 02.03.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Daniel Warner

I've realized that the start of a new year is more a time for reflection rather than going out, downing shots, being sick on my favourite shoes and then trying desperately to find a cab home.

UK Set for Wettest Year On Record As 2012 Ends With a Soaking

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 31.12.2012 | UK

Rain has swept across south western parts of Britain, bringing a sodden end to what is likely to be one of the wettest years on record. Some upland...

Body Size Doesn't Affect Drink Driving Limit, Research Reveals

PA | Posted 31.12.2012 | UK Lifestyle

Men thinking body size will allow them to beat the morning-after breathalyser is the height of folly, according to a survey. Tests show that height...

Washout Forecast For New Year's Eve

PA | Posted 01.03.2013 | UK

The end of the year will be marked by more downpours with much of England, Scotland and Wales under flood alert, compounding what is likely to be one ...

Pictures Of The Day Live: 31st December 2012

Elliot Wagland, Tahira Mirza, Matthew Tucker | Posted 31.12.2012 | UK

The Huffington Post pictures of the day brings you the very best images from around the world chosen by our own photo editors, Elliot Wagland, Matthew...

Binge Eating Over the Holidays: What Men With Binge Eating Disorder Are Up Against

Spyroula Spyrou | Posted 28.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Spyroula Spyrou

The one thing that is constantly present across all of these functions is food. As a result a lot of people overeat, binge eat and gain weight over the holidays. Yet, this time of year is not only difficult because of the abundance of food but also due to emotions.