A POPULAR fireworks display will be relaunched next month.

The display which ran for more than three decades until 2011 will return with a bang in the joint venture between Durham Police and County Durham and Darlington Fire & Rescue Service.

The show will be staged at police HQ, Aykley Heads, on November 5.

Capital FM presenter Martin Lowes will entertain and refreshments will be available on site.

Organiser Bryan Russell of the Durham Agency Against Crime, said: “We hope the public enjoy the event as much as they have in previous years. We want to create a terrific, safe night out that’s great fun for all the family.”

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service’s Community Safety Manager Craig Farrage, added: “We are delighted to be jointly organising the Aykley Heads fireworks display once again.

"We hope it continues to be a fantastic event for all the family and would encourage the public to always attend an organised display rather than setting off their own fireworks. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable bonfire night.”

A beacon-style fire will be lit by chief officer Stuart Errington.

Gates will open to visitors at 6pm and the firework display will start at 7.45pm.

Parking is at County Hall and disabled parking is at the Rivergreen Centre.

Tickets are £3 for adults, £2 for children and under 5s are free.

Profits will be donated to Durham Agency Against Crime and The Fire Fighters Charity.