The Latest Breaking News from Guy Fawkes

Firework sales ‘soar’ as cash-strapped councils cancel Bonfire Night displays

Some councils bin events due to cost of living pressures

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

How to have fun on November 5 – without a bonfire or fireworks

Traditional Bonfire Night celebrations can be harmful to animals and the environment, so what can we do instead?

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

Oldham bonfire and fireworks displays taking place in 2022

The bonfire and fireworks displays happening in Oldham this year

Manchester Evening News · Oct 31, 2022

Protest demanding general election set for Guy Fawkes night

Many are demanding a general election is held to determine the next PM

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2022

Protest calling for General Election set for Bonfire Night as 200,000 sign petition

Nearly 200,000 people have signed a petition calling for a General Election after Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister after just 45 days in office

Wales Online · Oct 20, 2022

Westminster Hall: The colourful history of the 900-year-old building

It has been the location for celebrations and times of mourning.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

Macbeth by William Shakespeare: a timeless exploration of violence and treachery

In our Guide to the Classics series, experts explain key works of literature.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2022

The Gunpowder Plot review – hit-and-miss history in subterranean London

A thrilling live adventure is marred by moments of bewildering VR in this immersive voyage back to 1605

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022

The Gunpowder Plot Immersive Experience review: A few glitches, but this VR/IRL show is pretty astonishing

Once they’ve ironed out the technical issues this should be quite something

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2022

Harry Potter star Tom Felton recalls being mistaken for Ryan Gosling in a McDonald’s

EXCLUSIVE The bemused Draco Malfoy actor said ‘It was like, “Can I get that in writing?”’

Evening Standard · May 19, 2022