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If you are planning on setting off your own fireworks this year, you might be wondering where you can get your hands on them.

There are also plenty of fantastic displays set to take place across the Portsmouth area and Hampshire this week.

Here’s what you need to know about buying fireworks in 2021.

You can only buy fireworks (including sparklers) from registered sellers for private use on these dates:

- 3 days before Diwali and Chinese New Year

The following supermarkets are selling fireworks until November 10:

Sainsbury’s and Co-op do not sell fireworks.

Licensed firework shops can sell fireworks all year round.

There are a few licensed stores across Hampshire which includes:

- Southampton Firework Factory, Shirley, Southampton

- The Original Firework Company, Aldershot