Summary
The UK is preparing for New Year celebrations while cold weather warnings have been issued across the country. The Met Office has given alerts due to expected snow and ice, which may disrupt travel. Key preparations are underway for major firework displays in London and Edinburgh, with some events already sold out.
Key Facts
- New Year celebrations are planned across the UK with cold weather alerts in place.
- The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice affecting England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.
- Cold Arctic air is expected to cause significant snowfall in northern Scotland.
- The Met Police advised against attending London's fireworks event as it is sold out.
- Extra train services will run after midnight on New Year's Eve in London.
- Primrose Hill in Camden is closed for safety reasons during this period due to past incidents.
- An amber cold health alert is in place for England until January 6, warning of health risks to the elderly and vulnerable.
- Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party will use fireworks from the previous year, canceled due to bad weather.
