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Cockermouth fireworks are Sunday teatime, and police in Egremont are fuming about fireworks lobbed at cars Cockermouth's fireworks are on Sunday, as police warn youths in Egremont over fireworks thrown at cars

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Cockermouth's fireworks are on Sunday, as police warn youths in Egremont over fireworks thrown at cars
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Cockermouth's big fireworks do is at the Memorial Gardens this Sunday, 5pm till 7pm. Meanwhile police round Egremont say kids have been chucking fireworks at cars and at each other.

This one's for families sorting out bonfire weekend, and for parents of teenagers round Egremont.

Cockermouth Town Council's yearly fireworks display is on Sunday 1 November at the Memorial Gardens, 5pm till 7pm. The town council's running it and you can ring them on 01900 821869. We couldn't find any other public displays confirmed in West Cumbria this weekend.

Over in the Egremont area, Copeland Police say they've been called out to youths throwing fireworks at cars and at each other. In a statement reported by the News & Star, they said: "This is extremely dangerous and completely unacceptable. Throwing fireworks at moving vehicles could cause a serious accident, injury or even loss of life. Throwing them at other people could cause severe burns and life - changing injuries." They're asking parents to know where their kids are and what they're up to.

The rules are on GOV.UK. You've got to be 18 to buy proper fireworks. It's against the law to set off or throw fireworks, sparklers included, in the street or any public place. No fireworks between 11pm and 7am, apart from Bonfire Night when you've got till midnight. Get caught and it can be a £90 on-the-spot fine, or an unlimited fine and up to six months inside.

What you can do: if you're heading to Cockermouth on Sunday, have a look at the town council's event page before you go. If you see fireworks being thrown at folk or traffic, ring the police on 101, or 999 if somebody's in danger.

Cockermouth Town Council's annual fireworks display is at the Memorial Gardens on Sunday 1 November from 5pm to 7pm. Separately, Copeland Police say youths in the Egremont area have been throwing fireworks at vehicles and each other.

This is for families planning bonfire weekend, and for parents of teenagers in the Egremont area.

Cockermouth Town Council's annual fireworks display takes place on Sunday 1 November at the Memorial Gardens, from 5pm to 7pm. The town council is the organiser and can be contacted on 01900 821869. We could not find other public displays confirmed in West Cumbria this weekend.

Copeland Police say they have responded to incidents in the Egremont area where youths threw fireworks at vehicles and at each other. In a statement reported by the News & Star, they said: "This is extremely dangerous and completely unacceptable. Throwing fireworks at moving vehicles could cause a serious accident, injury or even loss of life. Throwing them at other people could cause severe burns and life - changing injuries." Officers are asking parents and guardians to make sure they know where their children are and what they are doing.

The law on fireworks is set out on GOV.UK. You must be 18 to buy adult fireworks. It is illegal to set off or throw fireworks, including sparklers, in the street or other public places. Fireworks must not be set off between 11pm and 7am, except on Bonfire Night, when the cut-off is midnight. Breaking the rules can mean an on-the-spot fine of £90, or an unlimited fine and up to six months in prison.

What you can do: if you are going to Cockermouth on Sunday, check the town council's event page before you set off. If you see fireworks being thrown at people or traffic, report it to police on 101, or 999 if someone is in danger.