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Bad weather hits New Year parties Bad weather hits New Year parties
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Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebration was among a string of events ruined as bad weather forced an end to many official New Year's Eve events in the UK.Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebration was among a string of events ruined as bad weather forced an end to many official New Year's Eve events in the UK.
A firework event in Newcastle was called off and one in Liverpool moved to 5 January, while in Belfast an outdoor concert was scrapped.A firework event in Newcastle was called off and one in Liverpool moved to 5 January, while in Belfast an outdoor concert was scrapped.
Around 100,000 people had been expected to celebrate in Edinburgh. Glasgow's Hogmanay party was also cancelled.Around 100,000 people had been expected to celebrate in Edinburgh. Glasgow's Hogmanay party was also cancelled.
Power in around 11,000 homes in lowland Scotland has also been affected. Power in around 8,000 homes in lowland Scotland has also been affected.
Gusts of wind in excess of 70mph were predicted in northern parts of the UK.Gusts of wind in excess of 70mph were predicted in northern parts of the UK.
It's not really a great story for anyone BBC Weather Centre Outdoor concert scrapped Glasgow Hogmanay cancelledIt's not really a great story for anyone BBC Weather Centre Outdoor concert scrapped Glasgow Hogmanay cancelled
Despite the weather warnings some other New Year celebrations went ahead.Despite the weather warnings some other New Year celebrations went ahead.
Meanwhile, a house in Aghalee in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, was damaged on Saturday by what the Met Office believes was a tornado.Meanwhile, a house in Aghalee in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, was damaged on Saturday by what the Met Office believes was a tornado.
Belfast City Council said the decision to cancel its outdoor Rock the Hall concert, due to be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2, had been taken entirely because of safety reasons.Belfast City Council said the decision to cancel its outdoor Rock the Hall concert, due to be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2, had been taken entirely because of safety reasons.
The Met Office had predicted gusts of up to 80mph in the city, a spokesman said.The Met Office had predicted gusts of up to 80mph in the city, a spokesman said.
The bands involved performed indoors without an audience.The bands involved performed indoors without an audience.
Pyrotechnic displayPyrotechnic display
Glasgow's cancelled event, in the city's George Square, had been expected to attract 25,000 revellers.Glasgow's cancelled event, in the city's George Square, had been expected to attract 25,000 revellers.
Kylie gears up for gigKylie gears up for gig
Also in Scotland, a party in Stirling was cancelled.Also in Scotland, a party in Stirling was cancelled.
In London, there were lighting and projections on the South Bank followed by a pyrotechnic and lighting display at midnight at the London Eye.In London, there were lighting and projections on the South Bank followed by a pyrotechnic and lighting display at midnight at the London Eye.
Police said all viewing areas on the Thames were full to capacity.Police said all viewing areas on the Thames were full to capacity.
Australian singer Kylie Minogue launched the British leg of her Showgirl Homecoming tour at Wembley Arena in London on New Year's Eve, in what she promised would be "the biggest party of all".Australian singer Kylie Minogue launched the British leg of her Showgirl Homecoming tour at Wembley Arena in London on New Year's Eve, in what she promised would be "the biggest party of all".
Birmingham also held mass celebrations, while DJ Fatboy Slim hosted a New Year's Day party on Brighton beach.Birmingham also held mass celebrations, while DJ Fatboy Slim hosted a New Year's Day party on Brighton beach.
Weekend accidentsWeekend accidents
According to the BBC Weather Centre, the UK will be lashed by wind and rain on Sunday night with gales being especially fierce in the north.According to the BBC Weather Centre, the UK will be lashed by wind and rain on Sunday night with gales being especially fierce in the north.
Gina Wiltshire, 14, escaped injury after lightning struck her houseGina Wiltshire, 14, escaped injury after lightning struck her house
A spokeswoman said: "Northern Ireland, central and southern Scotland and northern England will see gusts of wind in excess of 70mph.A spokeswoman said: "Northern Ireland, central and southern Scotland and northern England will see gusts of wind in excess of 70mph.
"The rain will become less of an issue as the night wears on because the wind will push it into the sea. The wind will become a major focus around 9pm, just as the celebrations will be getting going."The rain will become less of an issue as the night wears on because the wind will push it into the sea. The wind will become a major focus around 9pm, just as the celebrations will be getting going.
"Over the rest of the country there will be blustery winds and showers. It's not really a great story for anyone.""Over the rest of the country there will be blustery winds and showers. It's not really a great story for anyone."
Storms and high winds have also caused accidents across the country this weekend.Storms and high winds have also caused accidents across the country this weekend.
On Saturday, Rebecca Smith, 18, died when a 60ft tree toppled in high winds on to a caravan in Cheadle, Staffordshire.On Saturday, Rebecca Smith, 18, died when a 60ft tree toppled in high winds on to a caravan in Cheadle, Staffordshire.
And 14-year-old Gina Wiltshire escaped serious injury in the early hours of Sunday morning when lightning hit her house in Elberton, near Thornbury in South Gloucestershire, and conducted through the metal frame of her bed.And 14-year-old Gina Wiltshire escaped serious injury in the early hours of Sunday morning when lightning hit her house in Elberton, near Thornbury in South Gloucestershire, and conducted through the metal frame of her bed.


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yourpics@bbc.co.uk or to send via MMS please dial 07725 100 100.yourpics@bbc.co.uk or to send via MMS please dial 07725 100 100.