London New Year fireworks boss all set for display

A spokesperson for the London mayor confirmed the event would go ahead and said the capital was "set for a spectacular night of fireworks from the banks of the Thames to welcome in the new year".

The head honcho of London's New Year's Eve firework display, is "just a bit nervous".

Why? "Because everything seems to be going really smoothly," says Darryl Fleming.

Tens of thousands of people will attend one of the capital's biggest annual events later, with millions more tuning in to watch on TV.

A spokesperson for the London mayor confirmed the event would go ahead and said the capital was "set for a spectacular night of fireworks from the banks of the Thames to welcome in the new year".

The fireworks display is one of London's most popular annual events

As display director at Titanium Fireworks, Mr Fleming is the person whose job is to make sure it all goes to plan.

Nerves aside, he is confident he and his team of experts have prepared for all eventualities.