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Katy Perry at the coronation of King Charles III

Coronation Concert: Katy Perry's links to the royal family

The walrus (photoL Stuart Ford)

‘Some members of public’ criticised for Thor the Walrus conduct

A walrus called Thor was spotted having a rest at Scarborough Harbour ahead of the New Year

Walrus pays a visit to Scarborough harbour en route to the Arctic

There are a few hazards you should look out for while being out-and-about with your dog this autumn.

The hazards to look out for while walking your adorable dog this autumn

There will be no fireworks to end the Festival this year

Edinburgh Festival fireworks display will not take place this year

Team Scotland enter the stadium

Charles, Duran Duran and 30ft mechanical bull officially open Commonwealth Games

“Substantial changes” are needed to legislation which aims to restrict the sale of fireworks, a parliamentary committee has said.

Substantial changes required on proposals to restrict firework sales

Should fireworks be banned? MP calls for ban as petition reaches 300k signatures

SGN engineers have put an exclusion zone in place at Lye Brae between Carbrain and Kildrum, Cumbernauld, where there is a significant gas leak.

Significant gas leak in Cumbernauld leads to fireworks ban

Bonfire Night 2021: Where can I buy fireworks in Scotland? Firework display rules, laws and how to stay safe on Bonfire Night (Image credit: Getty Images/pixabay/Canva Pro)

Firework display rules, laws and how to stay safe on Bonfire Night

Should Edinburgh stop sending tons of explosives into the air? (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: It’s time for fireworks to go out with a bang

The new restrictions would make organised displays like this in Edinburgh one of the only ways to see fireworks.

Carrying fireworks in Scotland could become criminal offence

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Thousands of people usually gather in Scotland's cities on Bonfire Night to witness the fireworks displays (Shutterstock)

What events will go ahead in Scotland on Bonfire Night 2020?

Bonfire Night 2019: fireworks displays and events in Edinburgh

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Roger Cox: Sailing the 2010 Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series

Track by track: There Will Be Fireworks

Firefighters handle the bonfire heat

Police hunt thugs who taped firework to cat

Doubts dog close-shave Taiwan victory

8,000 animals hit by firework terror

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer had faced criticism over his promise to block new North Sea oil and gas exploration.

Oil and gas will be part of UK energy supply for 'many years', Starmer insists

Residents on South Uist have been protesting the latest CalMac ferry cancellation announcement (pic: Robert Kelly)

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