Fireworks

Horse suffers horrific wound while trying to flee from fireworks *Warning: graphic image*

Harry’s owner said it is not known if the gelding will return to ridden work owing to the injury

Government committee to explore changes in firework law

The group will consider how the current legislation around fireworks can be tightened

Sainsbury’s praised by welfare charities for not selling fireworks

Sainsbury’s has not confirmed the reason behind its decision, but the move has been welcomed by welfare organisations

‘People want change’: pub cancels fireworks display in support of animal welfare

The pub plans to make an animal-friendly display the focus in the future

‘The best chance to change the law’: inquiry into fireworks law launched

‘It is clear that public feeling about fireworks is very strong, and there is a real need to scrutinise the current laws’

‘Terrified’ pony put down with broken leg after New Year’s fireworks

The pony had to be put down straight away

Fireworks warning ahead of New Year’s Eve

The charity said it is due to meet with relevant officials in the new year “to discuss the impact of animal welfare”.

Third fireworks debate falls on deaf ears as government fails to act

MPs have demanded government take fireworks concerns ‘seriously’ in third debate since 2016

Owner’s call for change after firework lands by stable door

The firework landed at the stable door and another three landed in the owner’s arena

+200,000 call for fireworks review to ‘prevent needless animal suffering’

‘I would like to get to 500,000 signatures because I don’t think they would be able to ignore that number’

Fireworks debate: MPs call for action as attitudes change

‘We need evidence, statistics and a proper debate, and we need the government to launch a formal consultation on this issue’

Call for action as MPs prepare to debate firework law

Fireworks are set to be debated in parliament on 29 January after more than 111,000 people signed a petition calling for a change to the current laws

‘We need your help’: fireworks campaigners’ call for support

Members of the public can make a real difference, those behind the campaign believe

49 horses injured and 11 killed since 2010: the real cost of fireworks *warning: graphic images*

A petition calling for a ban on public use of fireworks has topped 104,500 signatures in five weeks

‘We have to move forwards’: fireworks petition gathers momentum

The petition has had more than 27,000 signatures in its first three weeks

Horse spooked by fireworks injured days after hospital treatment

The four-year-old's devastated owner is calling for a change in the law on private displays

‘A frightened horse is a dangerous horse’: fireworks reminder for public and owners

Government ignores calls to ban public sale of fireworks

The government has refused to debate the law surrounding the sale of fireworks to the general public, despite an online petition attracting 146,331 signatures

Dead horse found tangled in wire after fireworks display

The youngster's owner has paid tribute to her "fabulous" horse and is calling for a ban on the sale of fireworks to the general public

Redwings 'devastated' to lose horses after fireworks display

“During my twelve years at Redwings, I have never had to put two ponies to sleep in one evening in the same field as a result of an emergency situation."