ONCE again it's that time of year, when a lot of residents have to suffer the menace of fireworks, not just on Bonfire Night, but weeks before and after.

Don't get me wrong, I'm no kill-joy, but do we have to be subjected to the continuous explosions that occur every evening?

Try telling our terrified dog that it's only fireworks! There should be a stricter control of fireworks in general. So many of them have to include a deafening series of explosions and bangs, but why?

Years ago, Bonfire Night was a special occasion and most fireworks were visually pleasing without the noise problem.

I blame both the government and firework manufacturers.

Annoyed Bromsgrove Resident