New Year's Eve festivities have been disrupted across the UK as a result of predicted high winds, heavy rain, and snow. Several cities, including Edinburgh, Blackpool, Newcastle, and Ripon, have cancelled their fireworks displays and street parties. Organizers cited safety concerns and the potential for severe weather conditions.
New Year's Eve events across the UK have been cancelled as the country braces for high winds, heavy rain and snow. Transport delays are 'likely' as strong winds may reach speeds of up to 70mph in parts of England and Northern Ireland, forecasters warned. Fireworks displays in Blackpool, Newcastle, the Isle of Wight and Ripon in North Yorkshire have also been cancelled.
Hogmanay organisers, Unique Assembly, have apologised to international tourists who travelled to Edinburgh for the street party and midnight fireworks display. Scotland's Culture Secretary Angus Robertson said cancelling the festival was 'undoubtedly' the correct decision. 'I'm truly sorry for everybody who has travelled but I think given the extent of the weather forecast - it's really, really bad in some parts of the country - it's not the right thing to proceed,' he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. The fireworks display in Blackpool was cancelled because of the expected high winds. The town's other events will go ahead, including a projection show to mark the start of 2025. A spokesperson for London's mayor said the capital's firework display would go ahead at midnight despite concerns over the weather. Darryl Fleming, who runs the company in charge of the display, said his team was 'looking forward to delivering a full show'. Celebrations in Manchester will also go ahead as planned, after its fireworks display was moved to the top of the city's central library. Councillor Pat Karney, Manchester City Council's designated New Year spokesperson, said: 'Mancunians know that when it's a bit cold and wet you have to wrap up warm, but we're looking forward to seeing everyone tonight. 'All you need is your dancing shoes, party spirit and your nearest and dearest. Grab hold of those and we can't wait to see you in St Peter's Square for the last party of 2024
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