MORE than £3,000 of fireworks will light up the sky over Northallerton on Friday when the bonfire night celebrations return.

Firefighters halted the event early last year when fallout from fireworks blew into the crowd, injuring one person. This year's display takes place in the Applegarth park. The fireworks start at 6.45pm and the bonfire will be lit at 7.15. Entrance is free with donations invited to pay for next year's display.

Other events include: Bedale, Saturday, Bedale Hall from 6.30pm. Leyburn, Friday, The Shawl, bonfire and fireworks from 6.30pm. Richmond, Friday, The Castle, gates open at 6pm, fireworks start at 7pm - family ticket (two adults and two children) costs £7. Thirsk, Saturday. Newsham Rd, bonfire lit at 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm. Entry £3, children free.