new years day

New Year’s Eve is one of the most celebrated days of the calendar, with most of us preparing to say ‘cheers’ to the new decade at midnight.

But new data from Confused.com reveals more drink-drivers have been caught on New Year’s Day, than on any other calendar date for the past six years. New Freedom of Information data obtained by Confused.com shows at least 186 drivers were caught...

The Met Office has warned of further heavy rain on New Year’s Day after issuing a yellow weather warning.

Forecasters have warned that further, heavy rain will return in the morning with up to 60mph winds expected to accompany the rain.

The Met Office’s Chief Forecaster says: “Another active Atlantic frontal system and deepening area of low pressure is expected to push north...