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Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire

A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.

Government Rejects UK Fireworks Ban Petition

The UK government has responded to calls for a public fireworks ban, stating it has no plans to outlaw sales but is promoting responsible use. Over 180,000 people signed the petition.

Foal dies in fireworks tragedy on Somerset farm

A young foal has died in a devastating farming accident after being spooked by fireworks, impaling itself on machinery in Somerset. The tragic incident has prompted fresh calls for fireworks regulation.

Keep Pets Calm During Fireworks: Expert Tips

Veterinary experts reveal essential strategies to protect your anxious pets during Guy Fawkes celebrations. From sound therapy to safe spaces, discover how to ensure your furry friends stay stress-free.

Labour MP demands plain packaging for fireworks

Senior Labour MP Sarah Champion is calling for supermarket bosses to implement cigarette-style plain packaging for fireworks in a radical bid to prevent them being sold as entertainment products.

Birmingham bus firework attack: Nine arrested

Disturbing video captures the moment a packed Birmingham bus was deliberately targeted with fireworks in a reckless attack that endangered passengers. West Midlands Police confirm nine arrests following the terrifying incident.

Delhi defies fireworks ban as Diwali pollution soars

Despite Supreme Court restrictions, Delhi residents ignited fireworks during Diwali celebrations, triggering dangerous air pollution levels and reviving debates about environmental enforcement in India's capital.

Delhi chokes under toxic smog after Diwali

The morning after Diwali celebrations, India's capital awoke to a thick layer of hazardous smog, with air quality plummeting to severe levels and visibility dramatically reduced across the city.

London protesters chant 'intifada' after synagogue attack

Dramatic scenes unfolded in central London as pro-Palestinian demonstrators launched fireworks and chanted 'intifada' just hours after a lethal attack on an Israeli synagogue, raising security concerns across the capital.

Liverpool fans face fireworks ordeal at Istanbul hotel

Liverpool supporters' Champions League trip to Istanbul turns chaotic as Galatasaray fans target team hotel with fireworks barrage, sparking safety concerns and UEFA condemnation ahead of crucial group stage clash.

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