Sky lanterns and helium balloons can no longer be released at land and properties owned by Scottish Borders Council (SBC), after councillors backed a ban. It is believed to be the 25th of Scotland's ...

Spook trick or treaters with these homemade ghostly lanterns. Guide trick or treaters and other friendly spirits to your front door this Halloween with these easy-to-make DIY paper mache ghostly ...

An animal welfare charity is calling for Scotland to bring in a ban on releasing balloons and flaming paper lanterns into the air in an effort to safeguard the environment. Sign up to our Scotsman ...

Chinese sky lanterns, or Kongming lanterns, are decorative paper lanterns that create stunning light displays at weddings, festivals and parties. When choosing lanterns for an event, there are a few ...

Campaigners are urging councils to ban the release of balloons and sky lanterns on their land after volunteers noticed a dramatic increase in litter on beaches. The Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) ...

North Somerset Council and Gedling Borough Council officials are set to restrict the use of fire powered lanterns and helium balloons from any council owned land or property. Sky lanterns also know as ...