News Shopper | Fireworks

FIREWORKS: News Shopper finds the best and biggest displays

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:21:26 +0000

REMEMBER, remember the 5th of November. As the celebrations for Guy Fawkes night begin, News Shopper has found some of the best and biggest fireworks displays happening in your areas.

KNOCKHOLT: Fireworks and bonfire to light up village show

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +0000

A FIREWORKS display at more than 700ft above sea level will light up the skyline once again this year.

CHISLEHURST: Rotary club's countdown to 'best firework show' around

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:10:00 +0100

A ROTARY club is claiming it has once again organised the best firework show around to help raise cash for charity.

Fireworks invented by accident

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:40:00 +0100

Fireworks were born out of an accident during a kitchen experiment in 10th century China.

Traditions of Bonfire Night

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:40:00 +0100

Bonfire Night is steeped in history and has many traditions associated with it. Here are some of them explained.

Firework Night safety guide

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:40:00 +0100

Whizz! Whoosh! Bang! Aaah! Aaaargh! Everyone looks forward to Guy Fawkes Night, but gunpowder, fire and small children can be an explosive mix.

Firefighters say stay safe this bonfire night

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:10:00 +0000

HAVE fun but stay safe is the message from Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) this bonfire night.

Bonfire Night is a testing time

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:50:00 +0000

Long before dad nails a Catherine wheel to the fence post, even before he's bought it from a shop and even before the shop has bought it wholesale, someone has to test it. Surely a fantastic job? I was going to find out ...

Protecting your pet on Bonfire Night

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:54:00 +0000

The RSPCA has issued a series of guidelines for pet owners to follow on Bonfire Night.

The Gunpowder Plot

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:10:00 +0000

It is more than 400 years since the failed Gunpowder Plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Reporter CHRIS JOHNSON looks back at why we celebrate the death of a traitor and whether he is the man to blame ...