After a tragedy, an accident, a crime or vigils to honor the victims often include a release of massive numbers of balloons. People have been releasing helium balloons, in celebration and in sympathy, ...

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 ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Paper lanterns that are propelled by a small flame that float in the night sky are known as flying lanterns or fire balloons. They're illegal in San Francisco, but didn't stop ...

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 ...

Sky lanterns and helium balloons could be banned from being released across Gedling borough under council plans to protect the environment and wildlife. Gedling Borough Council chiefs are looking at ...

North East Derbyshire District Council has banned sky lanterns being released on council owned land (Picture: Reuters) Sky lanterns are being banned in parts of Derbyshire as another local authority ...

A council has banned the releasing of sky lanterns and helium balloons from its land after a farm caught fire. Redcar and Cleveland Council said it understood many have been released in memory of ...

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 ...