Ministers propose new regulations limiting the sale and use of fireworks
New regulations aiming to further restrict the sale and use of fireworks have been put forward by the Scottish Government.
New regulations aiming to further restrict the sale and use of fireworks have been put forward by the Scottish Government.
North-east politicians have welcomed news that plans to curb the general sale and use of fireworks is to be brought forward.
The news that changes are coming to the law regarding fireworks in Scotland is most welcome.
An Aberdeen councillor has slammed "selfish and irresponsible individuals" after a horse lost an eye when it was hit with a firework on Bonfire Night.
A horse has lost an eye and could face being put down after being hit with a firework on Bonfire Night.
Residents were left “on a knife edge” after fireworks were let off outside their block of flats on Bonfire Night, shortly after they had been told they had combustible cladding on the building.
Riot police were called out as around 200 youths threw fireworks and bottles during a disturbance on Bonfire Night.
Firefighters dealt with more than 500 bonfires on Thursday, with some crews attacked as they responded to incidents.
Fireworks could be heard across Aberdeen tonight as residents held their own Bonfire Night celebrations.
Trading standards officers have caught two businesses in Aberdeenshire selling tobacco and fireworks without the relevant checks.
People are being warned about potentially illegal fireworks by the industry’s biggest trade body as it revealed a boom in sales had been fuelled by Bonfire Night lockdown curbs.
Record numbers of people considering private displays to celebrate Bonfire Night have prompted a safety warning from Scotland's top fire officer.
Fireworks found at an Aberdeen school have been seized by police after the owners fled as officers arrived.
New restrictions on how fireworks are bought and used could be introduced as part of a “fundamental shift”, according to the community safety minister.
Riot police will be made available around Scotland in case trouble flares on Bonfire Night, while parents have been urged to have “very frank” conversation with their children about the dangers of fireworks.
Fireworks were used against police in a “large-scale disturbance” involving a crowd of about 100 people, Police Scotland has said.
A woman whose cat died after being scared by fireworks has warned that Covid restrictions could make the issue worse than ever this year.
Animal lovers have launched a campaign urging members of the public only to set off fireworks between 7pm-8pm on Bonfire Night.
Ministers have been accused of "dithering" over new guidance to reduce antisocial behaviour involving fireworks, despite warnings of a possible spike in incidents this year in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Residents in the north-east have been urged to take care when buying fireworks ahead of this year's Bonfire Night.
A popular fireworks display in Moray has been cancelled amid concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Plans for fireworks displays across the north-east are up in the air with many of the events already being cancelled amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
A north-east community group has called off its annual bonfire night due to the "uncertainty" of the pandemic.
Thousands turned out for a stunning fireworks display on the Beach Boulevard in Aberdeen.
One of the most charismatic documents held in the Charter Room at the Town House is surely this printed ‘wanted’ poster, dated the “fifth day of November 1605”.
Aberdeen City Council has revealed details of the road closures ahead of tomorrow night's fireworks display at the beach on Bonfire Night.
Hundreds of people gathered to watch the Stonehaven bonfire and firework display.
Police are set to carry out patrols in Aberdeen in a bid to stop unauthorised bonfires.
Aberdeen shops have been praised after council checks showed that every retailer they visited did not sell fireworks to under age children.
The sky will light up above the north-east for the next three weekends as people celebrate bonfire night.