Bonfire Night

It's fireworks season in Scotland.

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Not all dogs are happy to watch fireworks.

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The aftermath of a serious Bonfire Night disturbance in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh (Picture: Dan Barker)

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Lewis Forbes was a member of a 30-strong masked mob that launched fireworks, set fires in the road and trashed a parked car in the Gracemount area of Edinburgh in 2024.

Man who handed out fireworks during Bonfire Night riot jailed

A sign designating a firework control zone in Edinburgh

Exclusive Dozens of Bonfire Night police reports within firework control zones

Police officers were on patrol on Bonfire Night

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There was a heavy police presence in Edinburgh’s Niddrie area.

Fireworks thrown at police amid reduction in Bonfire Night disorder

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It's fireworks season in Scotland - with both Diwali and Bonfire Night coming up.

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The option of firework control zones comes after two years of serious trouble in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night

Youths dispersed by police after 'fireworks set off' despite ban

Fireworks cause air pollution, terrorise pets and can be used by thugs to attack the police and others (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

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Zones where the use of fireworks is banned have come into force in Edinburgh

What you need to know as Edinburgh firework control zones begin

Helicopter footage from Police Scotland shows youths throwing fireworks and other projectiles during public disorder in Edinburgh last year

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Two year fireworks control zones (FCZs) are proposed for Niddrie, Seafield, Balerno and Calton Hill

'Bonfire Night war zone' warning after SNP 'pause' fireworks licensing

Poor little Rupert just wants the ground to swallow him up when the fireworks start - but calming chews seem to help

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Many dogs react badly to the sound of fireworks.

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Take a drive to the outskirts of Glasgow this Bonfire Night with our pick of 13 can't-miss events taking place in 2025.

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Dan Walker and Charlotte Hawkins with a few four-legged friends.

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Dogs and fireworks don't tend to mix well.

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Edinburgh City Council have doubled the number of firework control zones for 2025

Firework disorder hotspots cut in half by 'arbitrary' control zones

The bans will run from October 31 to November 9

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Two year fireworks control zones (FCZs) are proposed for Niddrie, Seafield, Balerno and Calton Hill

Bonfire Night fireworks to be banned in nine areas of Edinburgh

Disorder in Niddrie on November 5 this year

Teens arrested over Bonfire Night disturbance in Edinburgh

Fire crews report being attacked on Bonfire night 'from missiles and fireworks'

Fire crews report being attacked on Bonfire night

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Swinney says firework controls 'working' despite scenes of disorder

Watch: Gangs of youths attack police with bricks and fireworks

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Bonfire Night is celebrated with firework displays across the UK.

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Person taking photo of a firework display. Photo: ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images

How to take better firework photos with your phone on Bonfire Night

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The disorder saw in Edinburgh saw police vehicles attacked with fireworks and other projectiles, including bricks

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A scene in Niddrie last night

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7 brilliant tips to enjoy Bonfire Night on a budget

Sky announced Bonfire Night channel to calm dogs. Photo: Sky

Pop-up TV channel to calm dogs during Bonfire Night announced

In Scotland there are laws governing the use of fireworks.

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Bonfire night can be a testing time for pups - and their owners.

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