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Bonfire Night 2023

Bonfire Night is celebrated every year on November 5. Also known as Guy Fawkes Day, its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested while guarding explosives which had been placed beneath the House of Lords. Here you'll find details of fireworks displays and public bonfires across Greater Manchester.

Terrifying footage shows smoke filling street as hooded youths explode fireworks next to houses and cars
Cheetham Hill
The window of a house was also left shattered
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Pictures show scene of devastation after evening of Bonfire Night terror in east Manchester
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A scorched car could be seen among burnt wood and bikes following a night of disorder in Gorton
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Bonfire Night mayhem amid HUGE surge in shocking fireworks incidents across Greater Manchester
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Police were called to over 20 times more incidents involving fireworks than last year
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Residents left 'traumatised' as footage shows fireworks being 'used as weapons' and launched in street
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Trouble returned to Tameside on Bonfire Night
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Woman pulled from blaze after fireworks launched at her home in horror 'arson attack'
Bolton
Three suspects launched lit fireworks into a house before fleeing the scene in a car
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'Dangerous' moment fireworks were let off from BALCONY on Bonfire Night
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"I was in disbelief that anyone would do something so reckless"
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Emergency crews, 'warzones' and a car on fire: The dust settles after a Bonfire Night of chaos
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Crews pelted with fireworks, streets resembling a 'warzone' and arrests made
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Three arrested as east Manchester street 'turns into warzone' on Bonfire Night
Gorton
Police were pelted with fireworks after chaos erupted
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Riot police 'attack' in Edinburgh as trouble flares on Bonfire Night
Edinburgh
Specialist officers in helmets and brandishing shields have been deployed in a bid to quell any repeat of last year's mayhem
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Bonfire Night horror as SIX people injured in hit and run on Manchester street
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The driver fled the scene of the incident in Openshaw
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Explosions heard as car engulfed in flames before emergency crews attacked on Bonfire Night
Salford
Fireworks were launched towards police and fire crews as they responded to the vehicle blaze
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Street turned into Bonfire night 'warzone' as car set alight and police attacked with fireworks
Gorton
The mob began firing fireworks towards emergency services before a vehicle was lit up in flames
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Bonfire night chaos as police pelted with fireworks by huge group of youths in street
Gorton
A large mob lit a bonfire and threw flares in the street before hurling them at police
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How late are you allowed to set off fireworks on Bonfire Night? The rules in full
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Remember, remember the fifth of November - what time can you set off fireworks tonight?
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Dog trainer's fool-proof plan to keep dogs and cats safe during fireworks on Bonfire Night
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Professional dog trainer Phil Legood has issued important advice ahead of fireworks on Bonfire Night, November 5
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10 things you'll remember if you were a child on Bonfire Night in Greater Manchester
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We all have our favourite childhood memories we associate with Guy Fawkes' night. Here are some of the best...
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Where to use fireworks and sparklers as rule-breaking could land you with £90 fine
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Here’s how to avoid landing a hefty fine this Bonfire Night
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Greater Manchester firework displays taking place on Bonfire Night 2024
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Greater Manchester bonfires and firework displays taking place this week
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Essential Bonfire Night garden tips to protect from 'scorch marks and damage'
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Both bonfires and fireworks can cause damage to your lawn, so homeowners are advised to take some precautions in the days leading up to bonfire night
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Exact hours fireworks are illegal in UK as laws change on Bonfire Night
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The law has recently changed regarding fireworks, here’s everything you need to know
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Police issue urgent warning to parents ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations
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The message came just days after children were pelted with fireworks in the street
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Households issued £50,000 fine warning ahead of Bonfire Night
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The Environment Agency is urging people to attend organised bonfires instead of hosting their own
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'My dog was terrified of fireworks - but a £3 buy keeps her calm on Bonfire Night'
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It's not just for bonfire night - it can also help calm your dog down during stressful scenarios like long car journeys or even when you're going to be apart for a while
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The best fireworks viewpoints in Greater Manchester for Bonfire Night
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Vantage points where you can watch fireworks displays from across Greater Manchester
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