Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night on Plymouth Hoe

A spectacular evening of music, lighting and fireworks display. The countdown to the pyrotechnic action will get underway at 6pm with entertainment from the stage on the Hoe promenade with Heart FM entertaining the crowd from its show stage until 9pm.

Performances from Devon Dance Zone, Rhythm City and Melisa Adams will wow the crowds before the fireworks display and to conclude the evening’s entertainment Joywride will take to the stage at 8.30pm.

The Bonfire will be lit on Plymouth Hoe, next to Smeaton's Tower at 7.30pm with Smeaton's Tower, the Citadel and the War...

Plymouth Hoe hosts spectacular Bonfire Night evening of music, lights and fireworks

Plymouth Hoe is hosting a spectacular Bonfire Night fireworks display this evening.

The evening, which started at 6.00pm, includes music and lighting as well as the traditional fireworks display.

The countdown to the pyrotechnic action got underway at 6pm with entertainment from the stage on the Hoe promenade with Heart FM entertaining the crowd from its show stage until 9pm...

Weather threatens fireworks celebrations

The weather is threatening to turn fireworks celebrations for and Bonfire Night and Diwali into a damp squib.

Rain, heavy at times, is expected over south west England late on Sunday (see picture) before spreading eastwards to affect the rest of southern England overnight Sunday and through Monday morning.

The Met Office warns this additional rainfall, following recent wet...

Staying safe on Bonfire Night: Advice from the Fire Service

With Bonfire Night fast approaching, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue have issued advice to the public about staying safe.

Whether you are organising a display for your friends, family or the general public the storage, handling and use of fireworks must be done with the utmost care. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service want you to have a good time this year, but stay safe. By...

Plymouth to host Bonfire Night on the Hoe

Plymouth will be hosting a Bonfire Night celebration on Tuesday 5 November 2013 with an eye-catching firework spectacular and traditional bonfire on the Hoe.

Plymouth’s annual bonfire night event is a family-friendly event with fireworks set to a musical soundtrack and lighting display to complement the glow of the bonfire. The event’s setting on Plymouth’s Hoe gives stunning views of...

Council urges public to stay safe for Bonfire Night

Don’t let your Bonfire Night go up in smoke is the warning from Plymouth City Council as fireworks hit the shop shelves.

"Fireworks are explosives so they need careful handling and storage. Even sparklers can burn at temperatures of more than 1000 degrees Celsius, 10 times hotter than boiling water," said a Council spokesperson.

It is illegal for under 18s to buy fireworks or...

Plymouth residents asked to report bonfire stockpiles

Plymouth residents are being urged to report any stockpiles that are appearing in their neighbourhoods ahead of Bonfire Night.

Illegal bonfires are dangerous and are often associated with anti-social behaviour. Plymouth City Council is asking people to report piles of wood and other materials on 668000 so they can be cleared away.

Cabinet member for Co-operatives and Community...

Police granted dispersal order for Barne Barton

Barne Barton is to get a new dispersal order to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

The order for Barne Barton was requested by Devon and Cornwall Police and will cover the Halloween and Bonfire Night period. The order is the second to be applied in Plymouth in recent days alongside the one issued for the city centre and waterfront area for the same festivities and the run up to...

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