Here's a few ideas of how you can welcome in the New Year | JPIMedia

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Nine different ways people around the North East celebrate the New Year - fancy joining in any of these?

By Poppy Kennedy

Published 30th Dec 2019, 16:18 GMT

Updated 31st Dec 2019, 09:51 GMT

It’s the end of a decade and there’s plenty of unusual ways to welcome 2020 in the North East.

From fiery traditions to wheelbarrow racing, there’s a lot of fun ways to welcome in the New Year. Here’s a list of nine events or traditions you can attend, watch and enjoy as we say goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020.

9. Torchlight procession and fireworks display

A fireworks display and torchlight procession will usher in the new year in Belford. The procession will set off from Sunnyhills Farm Shop towards the market place at 11.40pm and will be followed by fireworks at midnight to celebrate the start of 2020. | JPIMedia Photo: JPI

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Nine different ways people around the North East celebrate the New Year - fancy joining in any of these?

It’s the end of a decade and there’s plenty of unusual ways to welcome 2020 in the North East.

9. Torchlight procession and fireworks display

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