New Year celebrated across world amid new UK weather warning and cancelled events: live

New Year’s celebrations took place worldwide, including London where fireworks proceeded despite cancellations due to bad weather. The UK woke up to four weather warnings on New Year’s Day, with amber warnings for flooding in North-West England and yellow warnings for rain, wind, and snow in various regions. Heavy rain, snowstorms, and gales caused travel disruptions and event cancellations, but London’s fireworks display drew thousands despite the harsh conditions.

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