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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 in temperatures close to freezing 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 Thames to hear Big Ben strike midnight.In London, more than 200,000 people gathered along the banks of the Thames to hear Big Ben strike midnight.
Fireworks erupted over the London Eye in an eight-minute display and there were also fireworks in Cardiff. Fireworks erupted over the London Eye in an eight-minute display and there was also a display in Cardiff.
Some 80,000 people gathered in Edinburgh and 10,000 in Glasgow, where temperatures fell as low as -6C (21F). Some 10,000 people were at Glasgow's Hogmanay party and 80,000 turned out for Edinburgh's fireworks and music amid temperatures of -6C (21F).
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.
More than 3,000 police officers were on duty in as part of a huge operation to deal with the crowds.More than 3,000 police officers were on duty in as part of a huge operation to deal with the crowds.
It is expected to be a cold day for London's 24th annual parade later, which starts at 1200 GMT from Berkeley Street.It is expected to be a cold day for London's 24th annual parade later, which starts at 1200 GMT from Berkeley Street.
People travelled to the Edinburgh celebrations from around the worldPeople travelled to the Edinburgh celebrations from around the world
In Edinburgh, partygoers gathered in the city centre long before midnight to find good vantage points for the music stages and fireworks display.In Edinburgh, partygoers gathered in the city centre long before midnight to find good vantage points for the music stages and fireworks display.
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."
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."
Treacherous conditionsTreacherous conditions
In Glasgow 10,000 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.
Thousands also descended on Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, for the annual fireballs festival, which has been held for about 150 years.Thousands also descended on Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, for the annual fireballs festival, which has been held for about 150 years.
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.