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Fantastic Fireworks are twice winners of the British Fireworks Championship (1997 and 2015) and have been recognized for the quality of their fireworks displays. [1] In 2006, they earned an entry in the Guinness World Records for a rocket launch in Plymouth, Devon that involved 56,645 rockets being set off in thirty seconds. [2]
Company staff are noted for their heavy involvement in representing the UK professional fireworks display industry in the UK and in Europe. Andy Hubble, a director of Star Fireworks, has acted as a consultant and media representative to the British Government's former Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), on its firework safety campaign, from 1995 to 2005. [6]
2007: Selstar Fireworks; 2008: Pendragon Fireworks; 2009: Phoenix Fireworks; 2010: Star Fireworks; 2011: MLE Pyrotechnics (second win) 2012: No winner declared due to bad weather. [3] 2013, Champion of Champions winner: Star Fireworks [6] (second win) 2014: Blitz Fireworks; 2015: Fantastic Fireworks (second win) 2016: Gala Fireworks; 2017 ...
Every year on November 5, skies across England, Scotland and Wales are illuminated by fireworks as Brits head out into the night to enjoy Guy Fawkes Night celebrations.
In 1959 the company was floated on the Stock Market and a period of domination in the UK fireworks industry began, with many retailers having to wait several years for an account with the company. In 1988 Standard bought Brocks Fireworks Ltd. This led to all firework activity being transferred to the Huddersfield site making Standard one of the ...
Although the use of fireworks is allowed year-round, the sale of fireworks, by registered businesses, is limited to a period of June 1 through July 5 and December 26 through January 2 each year. Ohio permits the sale of some fireworks, but requires them to be transported out of state within 48 hours of the sale. [13]
The UK welcomed in 2024 with a bang as tens of thousands packed out London and Edinburgh to watch the cities’ world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks displays. Tickets for the event in London ...
Otherwise, all fireworks, since 1997, must comply with BS7114, and be marked accordingly and fall into one of the following three categories: Category 1 ("indoor") fireworks are for use in extremely restricted areas. Category 2 ("garden") fireworks must be safely viewable from 5 metres away, and must scatter no debris beyond a 3-metre range.