Originally posted by Killearn Kitties
Well, Bob and Ebby didn't seem too traumatised by the bangs last night from the look of that picture!
Our girls were fine as well. Samantha jumped a few times at the bangs, the other two didn't seem to notice.
Yes, I am lucky I guess. Glad your kitties are fine with it all too.
Bob and Ebbs were fine last night also, despite the fact that, long after people had their home displays, bangers were being set off just outside my back AND front garden. They're setting them off tonight also, but not so close ... yet!
We have had new legislation introduced this year which only allows the sale of fireworks four weeks before and one week after Bonfire Night. It also prohibits the letting off of fireworks after 11pm, and England has already convicted someone who set of a firework at 2am. Hopefully that will make a difference round your area ComedyDevil.
It is also an offence for anyone under 18 to be in possession of fireworks in a public place and also introduced are on-the-spot penalty fines of £80 for those who break the new laws. None of this has made a difference were I live.

Just heard on the news of a display rocket firework being set off that went straight through a pensioners kitchen window. Luckily there weren't any injuries as the room was unoccupied at the time.

Here is a link to a BBC page about the new laws and, worth a read I think, down at the bottom are some peoples opinions and experiences of the firework issues which show I am far from being alone in my concerns. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3730040.stm

And here are some of the problems facing the firefighters.
Guy Fawkes risk to firefighters
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3984673.stm
Fireworks used in crew attacks
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3988543.stm