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‘PATHETIC’: PLAN TO BAN FIREWORKS

A CALL for shops not to sell fireworks, as they might be mistaken for bombs, has been described as “pathetic” by the chairman of a leading pyrotechnics association.
Westminster Council sent letters to all traders that sold fireworks last year asking them not to stock pyrotechnics this year claiming it would worry the public.
Trader were sent the letter about five weeks ago by Sue Jones, Westminster’s Trading Standards operations manager, with the support of the Metropolitan Police and the London Fire Brigade.
Ms Jones wrote: “You will be acutely aware of the recent explosions and subsequent attacks on London’s transport system.
“This has, understandably, left many in a state of shock, nervousness and continued vigilance. It is to be expected that the sound of any explosion is likely to cause considerable distress.
“Indeed, the Metropolitan Police have already received a report from a member of the public who mistook a firework explosion for a bomb. I am sure you will appreciate the level of response required to investigate such mistaken reports and that such precious time could be better spent by the emergency services elsewhere.
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Cash row ruins Ramadan festival

THE first official Ramadan festival to be held in Westminster ended in acrimony more than a week early following a row over cash which led to the the seizure of the marquee.
The Ramadan Tent, in Marble Arch, was due to continue until Eid, yesterday (Thursday), but its suppliers De Boer removed their tent after festival organisers Master Events and the Egyptian UK Association failed to pay upfront thousands of pounds still owed on the rental costs. The manager of Master Events claimed that equipment and supplies belonging to the organisers, stall holders and suppliers had been damaged and dumped at the side of the road on Friday afternoon.
Festival organisers Master Events have said they are considering legal proceedings and have accused De Boer of removing the tent without warning.



Bordeaux's merits are worth keeping

IF supermarket wines seem less attractive, where should we look for our wines?
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We should get on our bikes and ride

CROSS country athletes will tramp across Hampstead Heath in the London Championships later this month.
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