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Fireworks for private use could be virtually banned in Scotland

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Fireworks for private use could be virtually banned in Scotland

New rules which could give councils the power to ban most types of fireworks in certain areas are set to be considered by a Holyrood committee. The SNP-led Government’s plans to restrict the public’s use of fireworks, affecting some 170,000 Scots a year, are set on Monday to be discussed by the Scottish Parliament’s Criminal … Read more

Met Office predicts winds of up to 90mph in Northern England and Scotland

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Met Office predicts winds of up to 90mph in Northern England and Scotland

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as it predicts winds of up to 90mph for parts of Northern England and Scotland next week. It comes as the entire country is set for a blustery week ahead. The forecaster had issued an alert for wind on Wednesday and Thursday for parts of Northern … Read more