October 2009 Archives

Next week marks the annual date we always remember - the 5th of November.

In recent years, it has become known more for rogue fireworks being set off by youths and photos of horrific injuries to people and pets as a warning to play it safe.

But should shops be stopped from selling fireworks and leave the colourful explosions to organised events such as the annual public display on Glasgow Green? David Andrew, 49, a joiner from Partick, said: "I just think organised fireworks events are safer. I go to them myself, usually.

"Fireworks are too dangerous to be sold to the public. Too many children are getting their hands on them.

"And they're better when organised anyway."