Fireworks review should consider impact on veterans and their therapy service animals says MSP
Veterans will be involved in a review group set-up by the Scottish Government into the sale of fireworks to members of the general public.
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Popular Perthshire fireworks display cancelled after organisers hit with £1,800 bill
A popular fireworks display has been cancelled after the organisers were hit with a bill for £1,800 by Perth and Kinross Council
Missing pets service reports spate of runaway dogs on bonfire night
The owner of a social media service that helps reunite lost pets with their owners said she spent bonfire night fielding calls about runaway dogs.
VIDEO: Thousands attend Guy Fawkes Night fireworks displays across Tayside and Fife
Thousands turned out to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night across Tayside and Fife on Tuesday.
Horse impaled by fence ‘after being frightened by fireworks’
A horse impaled itself on a fence after being frightened by fireworks, the RSPCA said.
‘Biggest bonfire yet’ at tonight’s Perth’s Guy Fawkes celebrations
Tuesday's bonfire night celebrations will be the biggest yet, according to organisers.
Out with a bang! The best final edition cars of all time
It’s Bonfire Night once again and all across the country fireworks are brightening up the night sky. And though loud bangs and cars don’t tend to mix, there have been many final edition cars that have signalled the end of the line with a flourish.
Irresponsible fireworks use ‘should be as unacceptable as drink-driving’
A Parliamentary committee has found the “inconsiderate and irresponsible” use of fireworks should be considered as socially unacceptable as drink-driving.
Fife Matters: Neds with fireworks shouldn’t be allowed to terrorise local communities
Had a chuckle recently at a post on social media last week which read: “FFS, I wish those kids would stop setting off fireworks a week early... the dog’s hiding underneath the Christmas tree.”
UK buffeted by winds of more than 80mph
Trees and scaffolding have been blown over leaving cars damaged and transport disrupted after high winds of more than 80mph hit parts of the UK.