After claims a fireworks display in Trethomas was “hijacked” by BTM Community Council, councillors have apologised for their role in the controversy.
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Anger over fireworks display with claims it has been “hijacked” by community council
Rhys Norman and The Art of Sparks have been left feeling dejected after the council opted to go elsewhere for a firework display they read wasn’t happening.
Primary school bans fireworks following “unfortunate incident”
Derwendeg Primary School has made the decision to cancel all future fireworks displays after explosions left onlookers running for cover.
Free fireworks display rearranged to be held in Trethomas instead of Machen
Bedwas, Trethomas, and Machen Community Council has announced its annual fireworks display will light up the skies above Trethomas this November.
Delyth Jewell MS: “It’s time we bring in greater restrictions on the sale of fireworks”
Plaid Cymru MS Delyth Jewell calls for tighter controls on the sale of fireworks in her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.
Boy, 8, back home after almost being blinded by exploding firework
Gwent Police has said it has spoken to “several people” as its enquiries into the Hengoed incident continue.
Eight-year-old boy nearly loses sight after firework explodes
An eight-year-old boy was nearly blinded after a firework exploded near him and his friend in Hengoed, his father has said.
Senedd Member calls for more to be done to protect people and pets from loud fireworks
South Wales East regional MS Peredur Owen Griffiths, who represents Plaid Cymru, raised the issue in during a Business Questions session in the Senedd.
Charity donations made after fireworks and other events cancelled
In July, it was announced that Caerphilly town’s annual fireworks display would not be going ahead this year due to Covid uncertainty.
Council backs campaign to reduce the noise of fireworks
The council will now write to Welsh Government and urge them to mitigate any negative impacts on animals and vulnerable people of the hosting of firework displays.