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Thousands prepare to see in 2010 Thousands gather to mark new year
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Hundreds of thousands of revellers around the UK are gathering in temperatures close to freezing to see in the new year.Hundreds of thousands of revellers around the UK are gathering in temperatures close to freezing to see in the new year.
Fireworks will be held at the London Eye along the Thames.Fireworks will be held at the London Eye along the Thames.
Displays are also being held in Cardiff but there are no civic events planned in Belfast.Displays are also being held in Cardiff but there are no civic events planned in Belfast.
There will be fireworks in Glasgow and 80,000 people are expected in Edinburgh but celebrations have been cancelled in Inverness because of severe weather.There will be fireworks in Glasgow and 80,000 people are expected in Edinburgh but celebrations have been cancelled in Inverness because of severe weather.
In Edinburgh, partygoers gathered in the city centre long before the bells to find good vantage points for the music stages and fireworks display.In Edinburgh, partygoers gathered in the city centre long before the bells to find good vantage points for the music stages and fireworks display.
In Glasgow 10,000 revellers have packed into George Square for the city's sell-out Hogmanay party, headlined by Deacon Blue.In Glasgow 10,000 revellers have packed into George Square for the city's sell-out Hogmanay party, headlined by Deacon Blue.
Thousands are expected in Stonehaven on the east coast of Scotland for the annual fireballs festival, which has been held for about 150 years.Thousands are expected in Stonehaven on the east coast of Scotland for the annual fireballs festival, which has been held for about 150 years.
Snow showersSnow showers
Temperatures are expected to be -2C (28F) in Aberdeen, -4C (25F) in Glasgow, -1C (30F) in Birmingham, 1C (34F) in London, 0C (32F) in Cardiff and -1C (30F) in Belfast.Temperatures are expected to be -2C (28F) in Aberdeen, -4C (25F) in Glasgow, -1C (30F) in Birmingham, 1C (34F) in London, 0C (32F) in Cardiff and -1C (30F) in Belfast.
BBC weather forecaster Laura Tobin said generally conditions would be cold and clear around midnight on New Year's Eve.
But 10-15cm (4-6in) of snow is expected in the north-east of Scotland around Moray and Aberdeenshire, with snow showers also expected in the north-east of England around Newcastle and Leeds.
There will also be a line of sleet and snow showers in Kent and Sussex, our forecaster added.
The Metropolitan Police urged those heading for central Westminster to watch the New Year's Eve firework display to arrive early.
Mayor Boris Johnson 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 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".
Mr Johnson will not attend the display and will bring in the new year with his family, his spokeswoman said, who added that deputy mayor Richard Barnes would be present at the show. Mr Johnson did not attend the display and saw bring in the new year with his family, his spokeswoman said, who added that deputy mayor Richard Barnes would be present at the show.
It is also expected to be a cold day for London's 24th annual parade, which starts at 1200 GMT on New Year's Day from Berkeley Street.It is also expected to be a cold day for London's 24th annual parade, which starts at 1200 GMT on New Year's Day from Berkeley Street.
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."
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The BBC's Daniel Boettcher visits London fireworks control centreThe BBC's Daniel Boettcher visits London fireworks control centre