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Could this be the last Bonfire Night for noisy fireworks?
Bangers, rockets and screamers have long been part of Bonfire Night - but the traditional celebrations might sound a little different next year.
The government is currently considering reducing the limit for the noisiest fireworks for private use by 50%, after pressure from campaigners concerned about the impact on nervous animals and people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
About 20 million people enjoy fireworks at home every year, according to industry figures.
Andy Hubble, of the British Fireworks Association (BFA), said displays had already been getting quieter and a balance must be struck to prevent a black market in noisy fireworks springing up.
The end of October sees the start of several celebrations traditionally marked by fireworks and bonfires, including Halloween on 31 October, Guy Fawkes Night on 5 November, and Diwali, which is on 8 November this year.
The government has said an outright ban on the public buying fireworks would not be proportionate.
But Business Minister Kate Dearden said her department was considering "reforms to fireworks legislation, focused on their key harms associated with their misuse - their noise, and contribution to antisocial behaviour – whilst still allowing individuals to enjoy fireworks safely and responsibly for the important community and cultural celebrations they play a part of."
It is already illegal to sell fireworks to under 18s, or to set fireworks off after 23:00, with exemptions for special occasions including Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year's Eve and Chinese New Year.
But campaigners have raised concerns about the impact of loud bangs on nervous pets.
Dog owner Katherine Alderson, from Clacton-on-Sea, told BBC Breakfast: "It's a nightmare every single year.