Tx2 said:
As the first of the 'November 5th' fireworks are let off in the garden
adjoining my property this evening (and other bangs have been heard from
further afield), I was wondering what (if any) regulations are in force over
the letting off or possession of fireworks etc this time round?

Much as I would like to see domestic sales banned, I doubt they will, so do
any more recent regulations cover the domestic possession of or the setting
off of fireworks in residential areas?

I seem to recall that last year there was a little bit of media coverage
concerning tightening up sales and what have you, but there seems to be
little of that this year, indeed, we've just had a "Fireworks Direct" named
store open in our neighbourhood!




http://www.dti.gov.uk/fireworks/public.htm

"It is an offence to let fireworks off between 11pm and 7am, except on
Bonfire Night (midnight), Diwali, New Year, and Chinese New Year (1am)."

And the site also talks about rules that limit which types of fireworks
can be sold to the public.