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| Revellers mark the start of 2010 | Revellers mark the start of 2010 |
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| Hundreds of thousands of people across the UK have gathered to see in 2010 amid spectacular firework displays. | Hundreds of thousands of people across the UK have gathered to see in 2010 amid spectacular firework displays. |
| In London, more than 200,000 people gathered along the banks of the River Thames to hear Big Ben strike midnight. | In London, more than 200,000 people gathered along the banks of the River Thames to hear Big Ben strike midnight. |
| Fireworks erupted over the London Eye for seven-and-a-half minutes and there was also a display in Cardiff. | Fireworks erupted over the London Eye for seven-and-a-half minutes and there was also a display in Cardiff. |
| Some 80,000 people braved temperatures of -6C (21F) to enjoy Edinburgh's fireworks and music, while 10,000 turned out at Glasgow's Hogmanay party. | Some 80,000 people braved temperatures of -6C (21F) to enjoy Edinburgh's fireworks and music, while 10,000 turned out at Glasgow's Hogmanay party. |
| There were no civic events in Belfast. | There were no civic events in Belfast. |
| Meanwhile, celebrations were cancelled in Inverness because of severe weather. | Meanwhile, celebrations were cancelled in Inverness because of severe weather. |
| 'Exciting city' | 'Exciting city' |
| The London Eye's £313,000 firework display was cut by two minutes this year, helping organisers save a total of £70,000. | The London Eye's £313,000 firework display was cut by two minutes this year, helping organisers save a total of £70,000. |
| Mayor Boris Johnson had said London's display would show the world that "the most exciting city on Earth" is looking forward to the future with "optimism and energy". | Mayor Boris Johnson had said London's display would show the world that "the most exciting city on Earth" is looking forward to the future with "optimism and energy". |
| It was a clear night in central London, where partygoers enjoyed a comparatively balmy 3C. | It was a clear night in central London, where partygoers enjoyed a comparatively balmy 3C. |
| People travelled to the Edinburgh celebrations from around the world | People travelled to the Edinburgh celebrations from around the world |
| More than 3,000 police officers were on duty in the capital as part of a huge operation to deal with the crowds. | More than 3,000 police officers were on duty in the capital as part of a huge operation to deal with the crowds. |
| By 0330 GMT, 78 people had been arrested, 18 for being drunk and disorderly and 16 for assault. | |
| It is expected to be a cold day for London's 24th annual parade later, which starts at 1200 GMT from Berkeley Street | |
| In Edinburgh, partygoers watched a firework show above the castle, followed by a laser and light display in Princes Street. | In Edinburgh, partygoers watched a firework show above the castle, followed by a laser and light display in Princes Street. |
| Earlier, those attending the Concert in the Gardens were entertained by 80s band Madness and pop act Noisettes. | Earlier, those attending the Concert in the Gardens were entertained by 80s band Madness and pop act Noisettes. |
| Three stages along Princes Street provided entertainment by bands including Indie rockers We Were Promised Jetpacks and rock band The Enemy. | Three stages along Princes Street provided entertainment by bands including Indie rockers We Were Promised Jetpacks and rock band The Enemy. |
| People had travelled to the city from around the world. | People had travelled to the city from around the world. |
| Jenna Tolley, 20, from Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia, said: "The atmosphere is great and all the people really friendly." | Jenna Tolley, 20, from Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia, said: "The atmosphere is great and all the people really friendly." |
| 'Euphoric atmosphere' | 'Euphoric atmosphere' |
| Pete Irvine, creative director of the Edinburgh event, said it had been an "extraordinary night" in the city, "with brilliant music, a magical fireworks display against a full moon sky and the dramatic castle slopes dotted with snow, and a friendly and euphoric atmosphere that you won't find anywhere else in the world." | Pete Irvine, creative director of the Edinburgh event, said it had been an "extraordinary night" in the city, "with brilliant music, a magical fireworks display against a full moon sky and the dramatic castle slopes dotted with snow, and a friendly and euphoric atmosphere that you won't find anywhere else in the world." |
| The street party is the highlight of a five-day Hogmanay Festival in Edinburgh, featuring a torchlight procession and dance and music events, which ends on Saturday. | The street party is the highlight of a five-day Hogmanay Festival in Edinburgh, featuring a torchlight procession and dance and music events, which ends on Saturday. |
| In Glasgow revellers packed into George Square for the city's sell-out Hogmanay party, headlined by Deacon Blue. | In Glasgow revellers packed into George Square for the city's sell-out Hogmanay party, headlined by Deacon Blue. |
| The weather was clear in London, allowing a good view of fireworks | The weather was clear in London, allowing a good view of fireworks |
| In Aberdeen a fireworks display was held over His Majesty's Theatre at midnight, while the streets of Stonehaven, in Aberdeenshire, were lit up by the 150-year-old fireball festival. | In Aberdeen a fireworks display was held over His Majesty's Theatre at midnight, while the streets of Stonehaven, in Aberdeenshire, were lit up by the 150-year-old fireball festival. |
| The event in Inverness was cancelled as road and pavement conditions were considered too treacherous. | The event in Inverness was cancelled as road and pavement conditions were considered too treacherous. |
| Ch Insp Andrew MacLean, of the Northern Constabulary, said: "For reasons of public safety, we made a recommendation to the organisers and they have decided to cancel the Hogmanay party tonight." | Ch Insp Andrew MacLean, of the Northern Constabulary, said: "For reasons of public safety, we made a recommendation to the organisers and they have decided to cancel the Hogmanay party tonight." |
| Meanwhile the closure of Inverness airport meant several hundred passengers had to find overnight accommodation in the city. | Meanwhile the closure of Inverness airport meant several hundred passengers had to find overnight accommodation in the city. |
| However, 16 opted to stay in the terminal to see in the new year with champagne and pizza. | However, 16 opted to stay in the terminal to see in the new year with champagne and pizza. |