Bobby, a Border Collie from Sheddocksley in Aberdeen, ended up missing for over 24 hours after being spooked by fireworks when out walking. Continue reading Dog disappears after firework fright
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Emergency services launch Operation Moonbeam
Police Scotland is once again dedicating a range of specialist resources to assist local Police Commanders over Halloween and Bonfire Night. Continue reading Emergency services launch Operation Moonbeam
Enjoy the fireworks with MYDG
COUNTDOWN TO BONNIE WEEKEND IS ON! 🔥🎃👻
We’re taking young people from P7-S6 to Ratho on Friday 1st November, Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th November!
We are doing pick up points at a number of youth organisations in the local area (see poster).
If you would like to come please pop in to the MYDG office in Craigroyston Community High School in the next few days to pick up a form or speak to your local youth organisation that you attend (GYC, Fetlor, Spartans and MYDG) – spaces are filling up!
We would love to see as many of you along for Halloween and Bonfire night celebrations!
Muirhouse Youth Development Group
Fireworks action plan launched
Restrictions to the use of fireworks on private property across Scotland is to be considered by a new review group.
The group will also consider changes to the times at which fireworks can be let off and look at options around the potential introduction of no-fireworks zones. Continue reading Fireworks action plan launched
Bonfire Season: keeping Edinburgh residents safe
Councillor Amy McNeese-Mechan, Chair of the Edinburgh’s Community Safety Partnership, writes about protecting the public around Bonfire Night:
“In recent years we’ve seen an escalation in anti-social behaviour in the time leading up to Halloween and Bonfire/ Guy Fawkes Night. Protecting our communities from harm during Bonfire Night and beyond, is a priority for us in the Edinburgh Community Safety Partnership. Continue reading Bonfire Season: keeping Edinburgh residents safe
Keep pets safe and stress free during fireworks season
As Bonfire Night approaches, pet owners have been offered advice on how to keep domestic animals safe and stress-free. Continue reading Keep pets safe and stress free during fireworks season
Dispersal Zones back in place for firework season
Dispersal zones are to be set up across Edinburgh again this year to help tackle antisocial behaviour and disorder ahead of Bonfire Night. The zones will cover the hours between 2pm and midnight from Friday November 1 to Tuesday November 5. Continue reading Dispersal Zones back in place for firework season
Deliberate fires around Bonfire Night saw fire appliances mobilised 1500 times last year
DELIBERATE fires over the Bonfire Night period saw fire appliances across Scotland mobilised almost 400 times a week in 2018, according to figures. Continue reading Deliberate fires around Bonfire Night saw fire appliances mobilised 1500 times last year
Nine arrests in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night
Public thanked after Edinburgh Bonfire Night policing operation
Police in Edinburgh have praised the support of the public and partner organisations following a successful Halloween and Bonfire Night policing operation. Continue reading Nine arrests in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night
Five given curfews following Bonfire Night disorder
Five men responsible for Bonfire Night disorder in the North East of Edinburgh last year have received Restriction of Liberty Orders, banning them from leaving their homes overnight for six months. Continue reading Five given curfews following Bonfire Night disorder