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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Primrose Hill is closed for London's New Year's Eve fireworks due to security concerns. Discover the best free alternative viewing spots across the capital for the 2025 display.
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