Birmingham crowds tricked by fake NYE fireworks again
Hundreds of revellers in Birmingham's Centenary Square were left disappointed after a promised fireworks display failed to materialise for the second year running, following false online claims.
Hundreds of revellers in Birmingham's Centenary Square were left disappointed after a promised fireworks display failed to materialise for the second year running, following false online claims.
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Residents express fury as solid hoardings fence off Primrose Hill for New Year's Eve, preventing unticketed views of London's fireworks. Royal Parks cites safety.
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