SINGAPORE: The police reopened six areas around Marina Bay early Wednesday morning (Jan 1) after they were closed due to large crowds at the New Year countdown event. On Tuesday night, the Singapore Police Force closed access to Jubilee Bridge, Merlion Waterfront, Fullerton Waterfront, Esplanade Waterfront, Marina Bay Sands Waterfront and the Helix Bridge. In … Read more
If you’re planning to ring in the New Year with a glass of bubbly, you’ll have to be quick to snap up a bargain deal. Three major supermarkets have offers on Champagne at the moment, allowing shoppers to pick up a bottle for less than a tenner. Aldi, Asda and Lidl have the cheapest deals … Read more
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Tuesday (Dec 31) closed off parts of Marina Bay due to “growing crowds” ahead of the New Year countdown event. The areas closed are Jubilee Bridge, Merlion Waterfront, Fullerton Waterfront and Esplanade Waterfront. Singapore is ushering in the new year with ONE Countdown 2025 – the first in a … Read more
New Year’s Eve is set to begin with nature’s brilliant display of lights in the northern part of the United States. A geomagnetic storm could bring the northern lights into view across the northern US as early as the sunrise, or after nightfall on New Year’s eve, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. … Read more
Whip up a storm in the kitchen this festive season without breaking a sweat, as creating homemade party food need not be a mammoth task. For those shunning store-bought snacks but craving simplicity, inspiration has arrived from social media creator Charlotte (@lifeofcharlouise). She’s given a classic garlic bread a luxury spin, topping a budget shop-bought … Read more
New Year’s Eve is usually full of crowded streets, noisy fireworks, and festive parties. While these can be exhilarating, not everyone enjoys the chaos. For those looking to celebrate in a more peaceful or unique way, South Africa offers a wealth of alternative experiences to ring in the New Year. STAR GAZING UNDER A SILENT … Read more
New Year’s Eve arrives on a Tuesday this year, giving us another mid-week reprieve from work and pushing the holiday break into early January. Fortunately, Denver offers a bubbly mix of New Year’s Eve events for all ages, including multi-night concerts and comedy runs, all-inclusive balls, kid-friendly daytime events, and casual parties. Here are 13 … Read more
On January 1, we will be 25 years into the new millennium. In that time, we have gone from the first Apple iPod – launched in 2001 – to Spotify; two-megapixel digital cameras to 4k camera phones; and MySpace to Facebook to TikTok. Food for thought, indeed. If you have not yet decided how you … Read more
Photo: Sheikh Zayed Festival Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has anounced that Wednesday, January 1, will be a public holiday for government employees to mark the beginning of the New Year 2025. This came in a circular issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) on Friday, December 20. The work … Read more
Designed to make your New Year’s Eve celebration effortless yet unforgettable, the centrepiece of the collection is the Côte New Year’s Eve Feast – a show stopping three-course menu for up to six people, priced at £159.95. For smaller gatherings, a two-person version is available for £79.95. The Côte New Year’s Eve Feast (£159.95) begins … Read more
