Across the world people have welcomed in the new year an said goodbye to 2018 with fireworks, festivities and renditions of Auld Lang Syne.

Eastern Daily Press: Fireworks light up the sky over the London Eye in central London during the New Year celebrations. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo: Yui Mok/PA WireFireworks light up the sky over the London Eye in central London during the New Year celebrations. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

In London, the words 'London is open' rang in the new year as the capital celebrated with a dazzling riverside fireworks display and Big Ben, which has been silent for much of 2018 broke its silence to chime once more.

While closer to home in Norwich, many of the city's venues hosted New Years eve parties as people enjoyed the city's night life and took to the streets to celebrate.

How did you welcome in the New year? - Perhaps you toasted 2019 with friends and a glass of bubbly, watched fireworks or hosted a new years eve party.

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