No underage firework sales found in West Berkshire tests ahead of Bonfire Night.

In West Berkshire, test purchases by trained underage volunteers found no underage sales during inspections of 20 firework retailers ahead of Bonfire Night, with a 100% compliance rate over 26 stores tested in two weeks. While some minor storage and stock issues were noted, no retailers sold fireworks to minors. Authorities stressed fireworks are explosives, must only be sold during designated periods by licensed retailers, and warned against purchasing from markets or street vendors. Officials urged retailers to use Challenge 25, train staff, and maintain refusal logs. Reports of illegal sales can be submitted to the Public Protection Partnership or police.