EastEnders is starting the year as it means to go on.

Craig Hamilton-Parker says he can see into the future.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky honoured his people’s resilience in times of bloodshed in a long and lyrical New Year speech, while Russian leader Vladimir Putin stressed his country’s unity in a short and stern message that made only passing reference to the war.

These bands are hard to RESIST… *cough*.

‘I thought if I bought expensive, quality booze I wasn’t like an alcoholic.’

It’s bad news if you’re getting married this year…

Fireworks illuminated skies over Paris, Rio and Sydney to celebrate the entry to 2024, while in Israel, Gaza and Ukraine, rockets and strikes marked the year’s earliest hours.

If you’re superstitious, avoid cleaning today!

The Royal Family are already filling out their calendar for 2024, although they don’t like to give too much away.

Booking a holiday already?