Sky lanterns being banned on the Island
Sky lanterns are being banned on the Island because they are a risk and could result in either injury or death:
Following a public consultation the Office of Fair Trading has decided to ban the sale of the celebratory goods.
79 per cent of respondents agreed they pose a risk to public safety.
Chief inspector of Trading Standards John Peet tells us what happens next:
John Peet
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