Public views sought on regulation of fireworks in Scotland
Views are being sought over the regulation of fireworks in Scotland, including whether to ban their sale to the public.
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Two moped-riding thieves rammed by police suffered broken bones – Met chief
At least two moped-riding thieves suffered broken bones when they were rammed by police cars, the Metropolitan Police commissioner said.
Local Brownies have a blast at their bonfire night
A local Brownie pack held their annual bonfire night and fireworks display in Luncarty near the Fair City.
Council’s funding of local fireworks display criticised
A local council has been accused of acting as if it really does have public money to burn by spending more than £8,500 on Friday night’s spectacular fireworks display in Glenrothes.
BONFIRE NIGHT: Will weather improve for Dundee fireworks displays tonight?
Official fireworks displays in Dundee tonight are not set to fizzle out despite a damp and dreary day.
Local road closed as car with fireworks inside ‘completely destroyed’ in fire
A vehicle containing fireworks in Tayside was "completely destroyed" after it went ablaze.
TONIGHT: Xplore Dundee prepared to divert buses if yobs cause havoc on Bonfire Night
Bus operator Xplore Dundee has said it is prepared to divert buses to protect passengers and drivers alike in the event of any issues on Bonfire Night.
Tens of thousands expected in Dundee parks for fireworks on Bonfire Night
Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on city parks for this year’s firework displays on Bonfire Night.
Bus driver injured as firework-hurling yobs force Xplore Dundee to withdraw services
Xplore Dundee was forced to withdraw bus services as firework-hurling yobs caused havoc last nights.
Dundee council reveals theme of this year’s fireworks displays
Dundee council has released details of this year's fireworks displays.
Fun plans for Christmas fortnight in Dundee
Christmas may still be a couple of months away but plans have already been made for this year’s West End Christmas Fortnight.
Local councillors agree to spend £55k on fireworks and Christmas lights
Perth councillors have agreed to plough £55,000 into two of the biggest events in this year’s Winter Festival line-up.
Dundee man denies throwing lit firework at pregnant mum while she walked 11-month-old child
A man is to stand trial accused of throwing a lit firework at a pregnant woman as she walked with her 11-month-old child.
‘Reckless’ yobs set off fireworks in Dundee street
Police were called out to a Dundee street after yobs set off fireworks.
Intel’s Shooting Star drones touted as an alternative to fireworks
Fleets of light-carrying drones could replace fireworks as traditional entertainment, according to the boss of Intel’s drone group.
Dundee man ‘threw lit fireworks towards pregnant woman and 11-month-old child’
A man has been charged with throwing lit fireworks towards a pregnant woman and an 11-month-old child.
Mysterious ‘boy’s face’ spotted in Tay during fireworks
A mysterious 'boy's face' has been spotted in an image of the Tay during Bonfire Night.
PICTURES: Dundee skies come alive for bonfire night
The skies above Dundee were lit up on Sunday night as local people enjoyed a “celebration” of fireworks.
Dundee Bonfire Night: Forecasters predict clear skies for fireworks
Revellers heading to Dundee’s Bonfire Night celebrations are to enjoy an evening of dry but cold weather, according to forecasters.
Warning that fireworks could scare pets and animals to death
Scotland's leading animal welfare charity has urged folk to think twice about setting off fireworks.