During the time of Guy Fawkes, the historical figure for whom today’s Bonfire Night was created, drinking water was often riddled with dirt and germs meaning fermented or brewed alcoholic ...

You might be heading to a Bonfire Night display this year. However capturing the perfect snap of fireworks can be tricky. Luckily O2 has offered up some sparkling advice to elevate your ...

A community has spent a month building what they say is the "biggest and best" bonfire for Bonfire Night. Organised by Kirk from Kirk Superior Paving, Lee Mathie and "all the lads from the ...

Bonfire night is on the 5th November every year. It remembers Guy Fawkes and the failed Gunpowder Plot. People across the UK celebrate Bonfire Night with fireworks, bonfires, sparklers and toffee ...

Anyone heading out this week for Bonfire Night celebrations on Merseyside can leave their winter woollies at home. Forecasters have said that mild temperatures are expected, and the days leading ...

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Ahead of Bonfire Night it’s important to be aware of the dangers of fireworks. In 2023, the number of people visiting the NHS website burns advice page over Bonfire weekend increased by 27%.

As Bonfire Night rolls around again, millions of pet owners will be taking action to protect their pets from the loud noises created by fireworks. Campaigners are fighting for fireworks to be ...

As the days become colder and the nights grow darker, many families will be looking forward to bonfire night season to brighten their autumn. It’s increasingly rare for councils to put on ...

Bonfire Night is celebrated every year on November 5. Also known as Guy Fawkes Day, its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot ...