1 week ago Whistle, crackle, banned: Dutch set to outlaw fireworks after more new year chaos

Netherlands expected to join Ireland in prohibiting most consumer fireworks as other EU countries debate crackdownWindow-rattling explosions turned Yara Basta-Bos’s street into a “war zone” last week, but she was spared from the worst of the new year chaos she had seen in the past. A few years ago, the emergency doctor in Amsterdam had to treat a patient clutching their own eyeball after a firework blew it out of its socket.“It feels like such a waste,” said Basta-Bos, president of the Dutch society of emergency physicians, adding that last week’s revelry resulted in more than 1,200 injuries – one-third of whom ended up in hospital – and two deaths. “Of course, fireworks are nice to look at. But the level of damage it’s causing in the Netherlands right now is just unbelievable.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago London Fire Brigade calls for firework caution after New Year's Eve chaos

London Fire Brigade calls for firework caution after New Year's Eve chaos  london-now.co.uk

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2 w. ago Poet 'flabbergasted' by London New Year's Eve fireworks request

Poet 'flabbergasted' by London New Year's Eve fireworks request  BBC

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2 w. ago Shocking moment influencer is attacked TWICE & hit with ‘firework’ as wild NYE street parties descend into total anarchy

THIS is the shocking moment an influencer is attacked twice and hit with a firework as New Year's Eve street parties descend into total anarchy. The German streamer was celebrating the countdown to 2026 in Cologne shortly before midnight when she was targeted. Kunshikitty, 29, who has more than 200,000 followers on Twitch, was live-streaming...

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2 w. ago You can't park there, mate! Moment coach blocks crowd's view of New Year's Eve fireworks as the clock strikes midnight

The 12-minute display from the Mayor kicked off at midnight as Brits across the country celebrated the beginning of 2026, and was broadcast on the BBC.

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2 w. ago 'I went to London New Year's Eve fireworks and couldn't believe the price of a burger'

'I went to London New Year's Eve fireworks and couldn't believe the price of a burger'  Cornwall Live

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2 w. ago Thousands of fireworks light up London on New Year’s Eve in bird’s

Watch as thousands of fireworks light up the night sky above London as the clock struck midnight during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

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2 w. ago Astonishing cost of a burger at London NYE fireworks as fuming revellers blast Sadiq Khan’s event as a ‘pointless night’

REVELLERS at London's New Year's Eve fireworks display have taken it to social media to vent their anger over a "pointless night". While many spent the night at home or at bars, around 100,000 people lined the banks of the River Thames to watch the famous fireworks display. But for some, all they remember was...

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2 w. ago Hundreds tricked into attending fake New Year’s Eve fireworks display

Footage shared online showed a large group of people gathering in front of the ferris wheel in Centenary Square

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2 w. ago Amsterdam church fire horror on New Year's Eve as 'fireworks hits roof and sparks blaze'

The 19th Century church, built in 1880 near Amsterdam's famous Vondelpark, caught fire at about 12.45am on New Year's Day, and the tower collapsed just after 1am

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2 w. ago Thousands attend fake New Year's party in city for second year in a row

Confused revellers gathered hoping for the 'biggest NYE party in the city'

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2 w. ago Jet2 holiday meme appears in London New Year’s Eve fireworks display

Revellers were given an unexpected pop culture crossover during London’s iconic New Year Eve fireworks display, as the jet2holidays advert meme made a surprise appearance.

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2 w. ago World celebrates start of 2026 with spectacular New Year's Eve firework displays

World celebrates start of 2026 with spectacular New Year's Eve firework displays  Daily Express

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2 w. ago New Year Eve's fireworks in photos as London dazzles and world celebrates 2026

London's spectacular fireworks show crowned a series of frenzied New Year's celebrations across Britain's major towns and cities - while dazzling displays were seen around the world

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2 w. ago Australian teen charged after firework sparks New Year’s Eve bushfire

Teenager allegedly threw a firecracker into dry grass.

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2 w. ago New Year's Eve LIVE: New York marks 2026 with colourful confetti and fireworks

New Year's Eve LIVE: New York marks 2026 with colourful confetti and fireworks  Daily Express

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2 w. ago New Year's Eve live: New year fireworks in London, Paris and Rio as crowds gather in New York

New Year's Eve live: New year fireworks in London, Paris and Rio as crowds gather in New York  BBC

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2 w. ago New Year's Eve WATCH LIVE: London fireworks ring in 2026 after major controversy

New Year's Eve WATCH LIVE: London fireworks ring in 2026 after major controversy  The Mirror

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2 w. ago New Year’s Eve live: fireworks in London, Paris and Berlin as New York awaits 2026

Join our live coverage as we cross the globe to enter the new yearSydney is the self-appointed “world capital of new year’s eve” and arguably rightly so. As always, eyes will be on the Opera House at 13:00 GMT when fireworks will light up the sky in spectacular fashion. But there are also huge crowds out in Melbourne to see off the year in style.Thousands of people are expected to descend on Melbourne this evening to celebrate NYE. There will be two 7 minute firework displays and light shows tonight, first a family one at 9.30pm for young children, and the main one at the stroke of midnight. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago New Year's Eve LIVE: London fireworks mark 2026 as New York prepares huge celebration

New Year's Eve LIVE: London fireworks mark 2026 as New York prepares huge celebration  Daily Express

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