Halfway are hosting their annual Fireworks display on Saturday, 6th November 2021. Organised displays are few and far between in Scotland this year as the pandemic continues, with most local authority displays cancelled. However, a few private displays are still going ahead. Halfway’s display is free to enter and is self funding with a tremendous […]
New restrictions are in place on fireworks use. It is illegal to set off fireworks before 6pm and after 11pm – or midnight on Nov 5 and 1am on Hogmanay, Chinese New Year and Diwali. A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire & Rescue Services told us, “As a precautionary measure, many organisations and councils have […]
Tomorrow is bonfire night and although firework displays are cancelled and outdoor gatherings of more than 6 people prohibited this year, some families may revert to setting off fireworks privately in their gardens. With no organised displays, it’s as important as ever to be safe around fireworks, especially if you’re handling them yourselves. We’ve decided […]
There’s been a lot of chat this week on Blantyre Telegraph Live Chat Group about the use of Fireworks. As we approach the 5th of November, we’re firmly into ‘fireworks season’ and no doubt you’ll be aware that shops in Blantyre have already started selling fireworks. The lead up to Fireworks night always presents some […]
With fireworks starting to go off around the town, it’s a reminder to keep dogs on the lead for now when out walking. In previous years we’ve been inundated from dog owners whose pets had ran off or were spooked in gardens. With fireworks on sale in shops, there’s not a lot that can be […]
C’mon folks we can do better than this! Looks like somebody had a fireworks display in McAnulty (Stonefield) Public Park on Saturday night and left a right mess, prompting several complaints. Left to others to clean up, there was more rubbish than this picture shows. We’ll never understand people who mindlessly litter Blantyre’s parks.
Guy Fawkes night is well and truly underway. Whilst some people are wrapped up and headed to big displays like the one on tonight at Strathclyde Park, others are tucked up at home, waiting for it to be over! Perhaps you went to a smaller, local display like this one at West Craigs? Over 200 […]
Since it’s bonfire night and getting dark, we’ve decided to publish a handy guide on being safe and handling Fireworks. If not handled properly, fireworks can of course cause burns and eye injuries in kids and adults. We hope Blantyre residents use fireworks responsibly and are mindful especially that pets and some people don’t like loud […]