With Bonfire Night, Diwali and Halloween on the horizon, Dogs Trust Ilfracombe recommends owners prep ahead of the firework season; as it can be a stressful time for our four-legged friends.
Dogs Trust’s National Dog Survey completed by 369,389 dog owners covering 440,759 dogs in the UK asked questions about a range of dog behaviours. The charity has issued advice to owners on how to...
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is reminding the public to stay safe around bonfire night by avoiding bonfires and fireworks at home.
The safest way to enjoy bonfire night is to attend an organised display. Home bonfires and fireworks can cause incidents and injury, putting pressure on the emergency services.
Ros Clarke, group manager for prevention, said: “...
Plymouth Hoe will once again be the backdrop to the city’s spectacular fireworks display – the safest way to enjoy this year’s Guy Fawkes Night.
The traditional Bonfire Night celebrations will start at 4pm on November 5 when the fun begins as fairground rides and food and drink stalls open. The huge bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm with fireworks from The Royal Citadel lighting up the...
It’s one of the biggest weeks in Plymouth’s events calendar as the British Firework Championships return on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 August, followed by the Ocean City Blues ‘n’ Jazz Festival from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 August.
The British Firework Championships offer two nights of spectacular pyrotechnics that are completely free to enjoy. The displays are fired from Mount Batten...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have been working alongside the National Fire Chiefs Council and a North Devon family to highlight the potential dangers of having a firework display at home.
The Fire Service encourage everyone to attend an organised firework display as they are safer and they have safe and well organised displays.
With nearly half of all dogs in the UK (45%) showing signs of anxiety when they hear fireworks, the RSPCA has published some simple guidelines and a Pets & Fireworks video on how to help pets feel safe.
Whether it’s a dog, a cat or another little pet, planning ahead can pay dividends.
Make sure your dog or cat has somewhere to hide - perhaps under some furniture or
Selstar Fireworks, West Sussex has been crowned the ‘British Firework Champion 2017’ at this year’s British Firework Championships following a spectacular two-day showdown between six of the UK’s top pyrotechnics specialists on Plymouth Hoe.
Runner up this year is Nemisis Pyrotechnics, Cheshire and in third place is Smart Pyrotechnics, Wiltshire. The six professional fireworks...
Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have come together to issue a joint community message across our region encouraging those celebrating Guy Fawkes Night to remember that fireworks are explosives and should be respected.
Each year both services receive reports and are called out to deal with children and adults being injured by fireworks across our...
With just over a week to go until Bonfire Night, plans are in place for Plymouth to host a family evening of fireworks, fun, entertainment and most of all…..a bonfire!
Taking place on Saturday 5 November on Plymouth Hoe, the evening celebrations will begin at 4pm when fairground rides and catering stands open.
Radio Plymouth will keep visitors entertained with an exciting...
