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Are banks open on New Year’s? Opening times for all the main banks for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

BANK HOLIDAY?

Opening times for all the main banks for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

News Money
New Year’s Day superstitions – Is it bad luck to do washing on January 1st? Revealed

DIRTY DANCING?

What to know about washing clothes on New Year's Day & other superstitions

Fabulous
Which country celebrates New Year first and who’s last?

AULD-AGE

New Year Eve's: When each country rings in 2025 explained

World News
Shoppers walk by the B&M store in London.

DISCOUNT DASH

B&M New Year's 2026 opening times: When stores are open

Retail
Why is the World Darts Championship not on today?

CHECKOUT

Why is the World Darts Championship not on today?

Darts
Why is Declan Rice not playing for Arsenal vs Aston Villa?

ALL HANDS ON DEC

Why is Declan Rice not playing for Arsenal vs Aston Villa?

Premier League
When does Luke Littler play next at World Darts Championship?

LUK-ING FOR THE DOUBLE

When does Luke Littler play next at World Darts Championship?

Darts
What is the difference between an MBE, OBE, CBE and a knighthood?

SPECIAL ORDER

The key differences between an MBE, OBE, CBE and a knighthood explained

Royals
When is The Masked Singer 2026 on? Start date, schedule, costume names and hosts as ITV flagship returns

MASK OFF

When is The Masked Singer 2026 on? Start date, schedule, costume names and hosts

Reality
Two muscular men standing in the ocean.

FRIEND GONE

Who is Anthony Joshua's close friend Latif 'Latz' Ayodele that died in crash?

Boxing
Who is Sina Ghami? Everything you need to know about Anthony Joshua’s close friend after he died in Nigeria car crash

BOXER'S PAL

Who is Anthony Joshua's close friend Sina Ghami killed in Nigeria crash?

Boxing
Why isn’t every EFL Championship game live on Sky Sports tonight?

NOT ON THE BOX

Why isn't every EFL Championship game live on Sky Sports tonight?

EFL
FaZe Clan: What is it and who is on the roster?

shrunken squad

All about FaZe Clan and its remaining eSports team

Gaming
British Seniors Open snooker 2025: Schedule, results, FREE live stream and TV channel as Jimmy White features in final

BRITISH BATTLE

British Seniors Open snooker 2025: Schedule, results, FREE live stream & TV

Snooker
Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios ‘Battle of the Sexes’: Date, start time, how to watch for FREE and rules

MAKE A RACQUET

Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios: Date, time, how to watch for FREE and rules

Tennis
British Seniors Open snooker 2025 prize money: How much can Jimmy White and Co win?

British Seniors Open snooker

2025 prize money: How much can Jimmy White and Co win?

Snooker
Who won the Welsh Grand National 2025? Full results, fallers and finishing order for 2.50 Chepstow showpiece

WHERE YOUR MONEY WENT

Who won the Welsh Grand National 2025? Full results & finishing order

Horse Racing
Welsh Grand National horse numbers 2025 – full list of runners and riders for 2.50 showpiece

WHAT IS YOUR NUMBER

Welsh Grand National horse numbers 2025 – full list of runners & riders

Horse Racing