Leicester Bonfire Night celebrations to return

The event will also feature an earlier, quieter display for children

Leicester's biggest bonfire and fireworks display is returning to the city after being cancelled last year.

The event at Abbey Park on 6 November will feature live music and a fire-breathing dragon statue.

It comes after nearby Nottingham cancelled its own official fireworks display for the second year in a row over coronavirus concerns.

Kellie Bugby from Leicester City Council, which has organised the event, said it was "fantastic" to be back.

She added: "We feel confident that in an enclosed park with a ticketed event we can go ahead safely."

Measures to prevent the spread of infections, including regular cleaning of rides and hand-sanitising stations, would be in place, she said.

In the past, up to 26,000 people have watched the display, but the weather could affect attendance numbers, according to the council.