fireworks

There has been a 146 per cent rise from 13 casualties in 2022 to 32 casualties from firework-related incidents in 2023, according to Home Office data.

Last year, figures were at the highest they’ve been since 2010 when fireworks injured 45 people.

As a result, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is urging everyone to do one essential thing this year to ensure a safe celebration: attend an organised display.

Phil Le Shirley, Product Safety Advisor, said: “The number one thing you can do to reduce the risk of injury from fireworks is to...

Devon Air Ambulance is delighted that Exeter Round Table has chosen to continue supporting the charity with this popular event for 2024.

The event takes place at Westpoint Arena this Saturday, 2nd November.

The display, performed once more by British champions, Sonic, will be synchronised to music from across the iconic Disney catalogue and is hosted by Radio Exe. This firework extravaganza promises a fun Saturday evening for the whole family with funfair rides, various catering outlets, and licensed bars.

Lottie Clark, Community and Events Manager at Devon Air...

Exeter Round Table’s annual firework extravaganza returns for its 40th anniversary, in support of Devon Air Ambulance.

Devon Air Ambulance is delighted that Exeter Round Table has once more chosen to support the charity with this popular event.

This year, the spectacular pyrotechnical display will be synchronised to the music from the Greatest Showman when it returns to Westpoint Arena on Saturday 4th November.

The display, hosted by Radio Exe, will feature fireworks set to the popular musical by Sonic Fireworks, the 2022 British Champions! Not only that, but...

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: “Bonfire night and the days surrounding it are notoriously busy for us, and also our emergency service colleagues.

“We are asking the public to be considerate of others when it comes to bonfires and...

Fundraising sets off with a bang with the release of tickets to Exeter Round Table’s 39th Annual Charity Fireworks display, this year in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II.

Advanced tickets are now being released for the 39th Annual Charity Fireworks Display, once more in support of Devon Air Ambulance and this year, in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Fireworks-goers can look forward to funfair rides, food outlets and licensed bars, and, of course, an evening of amazing fireworks by Sonic, the British Champions, set to music classics hosted by Radio Exe....

Taylor Wimpey Exeter spent the start of November helping to support a month of celebrations across its region, with £930 donated to support the Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre's Diwali celebrations, and £500 to support the Double Locks Pub's renowned fireworks display.

Exeter's Diwali celebrations, which took place on the 6th November at St Matthew's Hall in Topsham, saw an evening of performances, dancing, food and laughter welcomed by all following last year's festival which took place in the midst of the pandemic.

Taylor Wimpey made the donation to the EHCC which covered...

As we get ready to celebrate Bonfire Night and Diwali this year, 42% of dog owners have voted fireworks night as the worst night of their year. The research for charity Guide Dogs revealed that fireworks were the biggest cause of dog anxiety (42%) coming in ahead of sudden noises (35%), thunder (33%), being at the vet (28%), other dogs (25%) and being alone (20%).

Almost a fifth of UK dog owners say fireworks night has a detrimental effect on their pets’ mental health. It is important to look out for warning signs in your dog such as barking or howling, shivering, digging and...

With the cancellation and postponement of so many fundraising events since the start of the pandemic, it’s been a tough couple of years for charities.

Now Devon Air Ambulance is delighted to return to public events with a bang byreleasing tickets for Exeter Round Table’s 38th Fireworks Extravaganza; the charity’s first public scale event since 2018.

The fireworks display, which has been on-hold for a year, is a big support for Devon Air Ambulance’s lifesaving 365-day a year service, attracting visitors from the local area and beyond who are keen to enjoy the spectacle...

People planning bonfires next week are urged to avoid burning items that harm the environment.

It is illegal to burn most types of waste and setting fire to treated wood, tyres, plastics, rubber and oil can seriously harm health and pollute the environment.

The Environment Agency advises people holding their own bonfires:

• Make sure waste is kept securely before being burned
• Make sure the material being burned is suitable - it may include untreated wood, branches, and small amounts of leaves, cardboard and paper; never include plastics, rubber, glass
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