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German government condemns New Year’s Eve violence after hundreds of arrests
In Berlin, 30 police officers and one firefighter were injured in confrontations or attacks, leading to 400 arrests, city officials said.
London defies weather with spectacular fireworks display to ring in 2025
The display opened with the message ‘Your New Year Is Unwritten’ and ended with a message from Paddington Bear.
Hogmanay tourists having to quickly find alternatives to cancelled fireworks
One disappointed tourist said they tried to get tickets back to London because the fireworks were still happening there.
London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks event to go ahead amid weather concerns
Much of the country faces heavy rain and strong winds.
Three taken to hospital as 40,000 attend Lewes Bonfire Night celebration
Four arrests were made as thousands descended on the historic Sussex market town.
Million-signature firework restrictions petition handed in to Downing Street
Campaigner Julie Doorne delivered the petition calling for tighter regulations on Tuesday afternoon.
Fireworks petition with a million signatures to be handed in to Downing Street
Julie Doorne launched her petition in 2018 calling for tighter rules on fireworks to protect people and animals.
More than 150 people hurt after explosion at fireworks factory
The accident happened in the southern Indian city of Kasargod.
Surgeon warns firework injuries can lead to ‘lifetime of problems’
Ulster Hospital plastic surgeon victims can face ‘years of surgeries and treatment’
Firework attack: Six week wait before west Belfast boy and family know if permanent damage caused to eye
Finbarr O'Toole (12) was struck as he walked with friends in west Belfast park