Blackpool New Year's Eve fireworks display cancelled

Strong winds and heavy rain forecast spell end for planned fireworks on the Promenade but family party and other entertainment going ahead

Fireworks at Blackpool Tower were planned for New Year’s Eve with a free display Pic: John Threlfall

A fireworks display planned to welcome in the New Year at Blackpool's Promenade has been cancelled.

The Met Office has a high winds and heavy rain warning in force for New Year's Eve.

Although the warning area doesn't directly cover Blackpool it is in force…