Royal Parks close for London New Year's Eve fireworks
Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park and others to shut on Dec 31 for safety. Plan your NYE as official viewing areas are not available in the parks.
Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park and others to shut on Dec 31 for safety. Plan your NYE as official viewing areas are not available in the parks.
Mayor Sadiq Khan has issued an urgent reminder that tickets are mandatory for the Thames-side New Year's Eve fireworks display. Those without must watch on BBC or from other viewpoints.
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