It's first come first served if you want to see New Year fireworks

By Simon Harris: Political Correspondent

Spectators hoping to secure tickets for London's official New Year's Eve fireworks will have to apply online in a first-come-first-served contest.

Mayor Boris Johnson today announced announced a £10 'administration fee' for the first time in the event's 11-year history.

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The mayor claims overcrowding on the Thames riverbank has sparked safety fears forcing City Hall to introduce tickets.

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An estimated 500,000 people crowded onto the embankment, bridges and South Bank on New Year's Eve 2013.

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The number of people allowed into official spectator areas will be cut by a fifth with just 100,000 tickets available.

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People can book up to four tickets from 12pm on Friday September 26th.