of the world's tallest building, but we're showing you today this record—breaking attempt in ras al khaimahworks being launched from more than 130 platoons. those drones are part of this world record double attempt in ras al khaimah in the united arab emirates. a stunning display. as these occasions always are. the current record for the most unmanned aerial vehicles launching fireworks simultaneously is 303. it was set in south korea in october 2020. we'll have more on the celebrations of the new year around the world shortly. the governor of the us state of colorado says has pledged to help residents who've lost everything to rebuild their lives, after sudden wildfires destroyed 500 homes. tens of thousands of people were evacuated as the fires tore through suburban areas of boulder county on thursday. gary 0'donoghue has this report. winds of more than 100 mph drove the flames across more than 1600 acres of suburban colorado, which would normally have snow on the ground at this time of year. the fires spread quickly through homes and businesses, leading to the evacuation of tens of thous

this was ras al khaimah where they attempted a world record fireworks display.attempts in fact — for the most fireworks launched from drones which are airbourne. and for a second record — for the highest drone altitude firework display. the performance was planned to last 12—minutes, involving 15,000 fireworks. here in the uk — the prime minister has urged people to take a covid test before going to any celebrations — but with restrictions varying between the different nations of the uk, it's feared revellers from scotland and wales will cross into england to celebrate. our correspondent olivia richwald reports from carlisle in cumbria just eight miles from the the border with scotland. new year's eve in the border city. carlisle castle was once used to keep these gods out now it welcomes them as they arrive in the centre. earlier today many scots made the trip south. earlier today many scots made the tri south. , ., ., ., trip south. there is nothing to do in the south _ trip south. there is nothing to do in the south of _ trip south. there is nothing to do in