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New year celebrations: Crowds gather in London and across UK New year celebrations: Revellers gather in London and across UK
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Thousands of people have gathered in central London to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks display - as celebrations are held across the UK. Thousands of people gathered in central London to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks display - as celebrations have been held across the UK.
Some 100,000 revellers are expected to line the River Thames for the capital's first ticketed new year's display. Some 100,000 revellers were expected to line the River Thames for the capital's first ticketed new year's display.
Huge crowds have also taken to the streets in Edinburgh and across Scotland for Hogmanay celebrations.Huge crowds have also taken to the streets in Edinburgh and across Scotland for Hogmanay celebrations.
Celebrations have already taken place across Asia and Europe, with firework displays in a host of major cities.Celebrations have already taken place across Asia and Europe, with firework displays in a host of major cities.
In London, a crew of more than 300 will set 12,000 fireworks off as part of the annual display. In London, a crew of more than 300 set off 12,000 fireworks as part of the annual display.
It is the first time the event has been ticketed, with revellers paying £10 to cover the costs of running the display. It was the first time the event has been ticketed, with revellers paying £10 to cover the costs of running the display.
It comes after an estimated 500,000 people tried to see the display last year, when many had to be turned away for safety reasons.It comes after an estimated 500,000 people tried to see the display last year, when many had to be turned away for safety reasons.
Edinburgh is expected to host an estimated 75,000 people at its Hogmanay street party and fireworks display. Edinburgh was expected to host an estimated 75,000 people at its Hogmanay street party and fireworks display.
Events are also being held in Aberdeen, Inverness, Stirling and Stonehaven, while a warm-up party has been taking place in Glasgow. Events have also been held in Aberdeen, Inverness, Stirling and Stonehaven, while a warm-up party was held in Glasgow.
However, Hogmanay celebrations on Stirling Castle's esplanade had to be cancelled owing to high winds.However, Hogmanay celebrations on Stirling Castle's esplanade had to be cancelled owing to high winds.
Are you taking part in any New Year Celebrations? You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your experiences.
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