The weather is threatening to turn fireworks celebrations for and Bonfire Night and Diwali into a damp squib.
Rain, heavy at times, is expected over south west England late on Sunday (see picture) before spreading eastwards to affect the rest of southern England overnight Sunday and through Monday morning.
The Met Office warns this additional rainfall, following recent wet...
With Bonfire Night fast approaching, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue have issued advice to the public about staying safe.
Whether you are organising a display for your friends, family or the general public the storage, handling and use of fireworks must be done with the utmost care. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service want you to have a good time this year, but stay safe. By...
Fire chiefs have urged the public to postpone any plans for domestic firework displays or bonfires as firefighters prepare to walk out this evening in a strike over pension and retirement ages.
Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) are staging a four and a half hour strike on Friday 1 November between the hours of 6.30 and 11pm, and further two hour action on Monday (4 November)...
Don’t let your Bonfire Night go up in smoke is the warning from Plymouth City Council as fireworks hit the shop shelves.
"Fireworks are explosives so they need careful handling and storage. Even sparklers can burn at temperatures of more than 1000 degrees Celsius, 10 times hotter than boiling water," said a Council spokesperson.
It is illegal for under 18s to buy fireworks or...
Fireworks sellers are being warned to make sure they are operating and storing stock legally.
In the run up to Bonfire Night, Plymouth City Council’s Trading Standards service is reminding traders that fireworks intended for sale must be kept in a store that is registered with the Council. Checks are made to ensure the fireworks are stored safely and away from any sources of ignition...
The Champion of Champions competition looks set to be one of the best yet as the last six winners go head-to-head to be crowned ‘Champion of Champions’!
More than four tonnes of fireworks will light up the skies as the country’s top pyrotechnics companies battle it out for the coveted national title. The Fireworks will start at 9:30pm when dusk falls
The now internationally renowned British Fireworks Championships will again be lifting off from Plymouth’s spectacular waterfront over these two evenings. It is one of the biggest annual displays put on by...
