The rain failed to dampen Bonfire Night with many displays going ahead as planned across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and beyond.

BCP Council posted on social media on Saturday evening, that Poole’s free firework extravaganza would still happen at 8pm.

Cenk Albayrak-Touyé was among those who enjoyed the display at Poole Quay and shared pictures with the Daily Echo.

He said: “Photographing fireworks is challenging at the best of times, least of all when having to battle the wind and rain. In the end, I managed to capture a few photos I'm happy with.”

Cenk Albayrak-Touyé (Image: Cenk Albayrak-Touyé)

Elsewhere, firework displays were due to take place in Bournemouth, Butchers Coppice Scout Camp, Wareham and Ringwood Raceway at Matchams.

Littledown Fireworks marked is 25th year and organisers said ahead of the event the only time it had been cancelled was during the Covid pandemic, but it would be going ahead as planned with people urged to dress accordingly.  

The Ringwood Grand Fireworks display will take place tonight at Carvers Recreation Ground with gates opening at 3pm with a fairground and children’s entertainment.

A ‘low bangs’ display takes place at 5.30pm, followed by the main display at 7pm.

Then on Saturday, November 12, Avonwood Primary School in Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, will host a PTA fireworks display at the school.

Gates open at 4.30pm with a firework display at 6.45pm.

Tickets are available through Eventbrite.co.uk.