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Licence required to buy or use fireworks under proposed new law

Legislation which would bring in a licensing system for the sale of fireworks and limit when they can be set off has been published. The Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill would make it a criminal offence to buy, possess or use ...

02 Feb 2022 at 15:55

Charles appoints Sunak as PM during palace audience featuring Diwali sweets

The nation’s first Hindu Prime Minister was welcomed to Buckingham Palace by the King and in a touching gesture, Diwali sweets were on offer. Charles performed his duty as head of state and formally appointed the new Conservative leader as ...

25 Oct 2022 at 16:29

Eye surgeon warns of potential surge in firework injuries due to cost of living

A surgeon at Britain’s biggest eye hospital has said he is worried about a potential surge in people suffering serious eye injuries over Guy Fawkes weekend due to the cost-of-living crisis. Badrul Hussain, a consultant of more than 10 ...

05 Nov 2022 at 22:29

Million-signature firework restrictions petition handed in to Downing Street

A petition with one million signatures calling for tighter firework restrictions has been delivered to Downing Street. Campaigner Julie Doorne, from Grantham, Lincolnshire, launched her petition on Change.org in 2018 to call for an ...

05 Nov 2024 at 17:57

World

Indians set world record celebrating Diwali

Millions of Indians have celebrated Diwali with a new Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared. Across the country, dazzling multi-coloured lights decked homes and streets as ...

12 Nov 2023 at 08:07

Labour mayor says appointment of first British-Asian PM is ‘source of pride’

Labour London mayor Sadiq Khan has said it is a “source of pride” for many that Rishi Sunak is the country’s first British-Asian Prime Minister, as it demonstrates that those who work hard “can achieve almost anything”. Mr Khan, ...

26 Oct 2022 at 22:11

No10 apologises after meat and alcohol served at Diwali event

Downing Street has apologised to British Hindus after meat and alcohol were served at its annual Diwali celebration. Number 10 said a “mistake” had been made in the organisation of the event and sought to assure the community ...

15 Nov 2024 at 11:26

Local News

Tipperary Indian community extends an invitation to a special celebration

The Tipperary Indian community has extended an invitation to members of the public to a special celebration A Diwali celebration will take place at Hillview Sports and Social Club on Friday, November 10. The event will take ...

25 Oct 2024 at 19:33

Local News

Diwali celebration brings a taste of Indian to Longford

Saturday week the Longford Indian community hosts a spectacular event that invites everyone from all communities to share the joys and wonders of the Diwali celebration. “This is the second year we have organised the ...

27 Oct 2024 at 11:33

World

In pictures: Treats for beloved dogs in Nepal’s annual Kukur Puja festival

Dogs across Nepal have been honoured during the annual festival of “Kukur Puja” – with offerings of flower garlands, treats and vermilion marks on their heads. In Nepal, the second day of Tihar — also known as ...

31 Oct 2024 at 11:03

World

Indians celebrate Diwali with record-breaking display of lamps

Indians have celebrated Diwali as earthen oil lamps and dazzling lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of light over darkness. Diwali, which ...

24 Oct 2022 at 09:42

Joe Biden: Rishi Sunak’s rise to become next PM is ‘groundbreaking milestone’

It is a “groundbreaking milestone” that Rishi Sunak will become the UK’s next prime minister, US President Joe Biden has said as he marked Diwali. Mr Biden said at an event in Washington on Monday evening ...

25 Oct 2022 at 08:09

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