After much doubt, it has been confirmed that Malmesbury will have a fireworks event this year.

The newly formed Malmesbury Bonfire Committee have announced that they will be taking over staging the town’s annual fireworks night.

With the kind permission of Malmesbury Town Council, the event will take place as usual at St Aldhelms Mead in Malmesbury on Saturday, November 7, at 7pm. The bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm.

One of the organisers, Keith Maslin, said: "It has only been possible to stage the event as a result of public liability insurance being provided by The Fire Fighters Charity through Malmesbury Fire Station.

"As a result of this approach 51 per cent of any profits made from the event will be donated to the charity.

"Personnel from Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service will be in attendance on the night, but hopefully only for their aesthetic benefits, rather than their firefighting skills.

"It is also hoped that there will be a fire engine on site to amuse some of the younger audience but this will be based on operational availability.

"Further details will be provided shortly regarding ticket prices but it is hoped this year’s event will achieve a record attendance and raise a healthy amount for this excellent charity, as well as other local charities."