The future of fireworks has sparked a heated debate online amongst readers.

Each year, Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve are marked by fireworks shows, but these are not the only times when the sky is lit up and the sound of fireworks fills the air.

For those trying to calm their pets or wishing for some peace, the unexpected bangs can be a nuisance.

This raises the question: should fireworks be banned, limited to organised events, or should people be free to use them as they wish?

Rhyl Journal, North Wales Pioneer, and Free Press readers shared their views.

Alison Jones said: "I think there should be organised bonfires and fireworks.

"But not sold to the public."

Cristina Aristeidou suggested: "Absolutely ban them from public sale and organised displays using only silent ones."

Laura Taylor, however, disagreed: "No!

"We shouldn’t have to live in a world where the minority have more say over the majority."

Lauren Davis also shared her thoughts: "Yes that way none go off and scare animals and people.

"I love fireworks but do think it should be displays only.

"They'll never stop the sale of fireworks though.

"Guaranteed."

Carl Dafydd Thompson raised concerns about the potential consequences of a ban.

He said: "No as banning the sale of well regulated fireworks will only lead to an underground market of illegal fireworks.

"Also more dangerous!

"Yes people should be responsible and the authorities should come down on irresponsible usage.

"Also what do we regard as a public display?

"Many community groups and areas not seen as official put on displays to the joy of many and are well organised.

"On this issue of noiseless displays I personally feel half the fun is the noise and the camaraderie that comes with it.

"Banning things just because a certain percentage of people dislike it is a dangerous slippery slope to a nanny state."

He also added: "These matters are not simply black and white."

Geoffrey Hulme and Tina Percival both proposed making fireworks silent, with Ms Percival adding they should be limited to organised displays.