Expert calls for fireworks crackdown after baby red panda spooked to death

Expert calls for fireworks crackdown after baby red panda spooked to death

THE dazzling displays on Bonfire Night are a highlight of autumn for many folk — but they have had a “devastating” impact on horses, livestock and zoo animals. On average more than 100 horses are killed or injured every year, according to the British Horse Society, while the RSPCA say sheep and cattle regularly run … Read more

Police Scotland ramp up Bonfire Night tactics over fears firework yobs will cause chaos

Police Scotland ramp up Bonfire Night tactics over fears firework yobs will cause chaos

COPS have tonight introduced special measures to control disorder following fears firework yobs will cause Bonfire Night chaos. Edinburgh officers said they are utilising the Section 60 Act after following intelligence related to planned disorder and firework-related crime in Moredun, Niddrie and Gracemount. 3 Cops have introduced special powers to stop and search in areas … Read more

Parkin cake recipe is perfect Bonfire Night tea treat for sharing

Parkin cake recipe is perfect Bonfire Night tea treat for sharing

Parkin cake is a traditional gingerbread cake notable for its distinctive sticky texture and warming spices, making it a popular treat during the colder months. The earliest references to parkin date back to the 18th century, with some records suggesting it was consumed as a winter fuel for the body, providing sustenance and energy for … Read more