Bonfire Night could fail to sparkle in Sheffield this year, with the city’s traditional fireworks displays under threat because of the coronavirus pandemic.

While no decisions have yet been taken on the city’s biggest displays, many other towns and villages across the region and across Britain have been calling off events because of the Covid-19 crisis.

After Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his ‘rule of six’ restrictions last week, it seems unlikely that many of this year’s displays will be able to go ahead on or around November 5.

The annual After Dark spectacular at Don Valley Bowl attracts thousands of families each year while there are numerous other well attended displays across the city each year.

Bonfire Night could be under threat in Sheffield.

placeholder image — Bonfire Night could be under threat in Sheffield.

Smaller events at parks, community centres and pubs are also likely to be under threat and even back garden bonfires will be scaled down to comply with gatherings of no more than six.

We will keep you updated with any cancellations as they come in.