Long Melford fireworks event cancelled due to financial pressure

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A child in the foreground watching aa fireworks display.
The event was held annually in November to raise money for local charities [Getty Images]

An annual fireworks event has been cancelled due to "financial pressures".

The Big Night Out, held in Long Melford near Sudbury, was expected to take place as normal in November.

However, organiser Project Seven said it was "with deep regret" it had to cancel the event due to "financial pressures and other demands" put on the organisation.

Project Seven said the only way the event could continue was if a sponsor was found.

In as statement the group said: "Project Seven has been associated with this event for over 50 years and has distributed predominantly to local good causes and organisations around £800,000.

"We will continue supporting local events with our food unit and are also actively looking for other events to expand this side of our fundraising.

"Thank you everyone for your support to the Big Night Out over the years."

The Big Night Out was cancelled in 2022 after three suspected mortar bombs were found in the grounds of Melford Hall where the event was due to take place.

Last year the event relocated to Kentwell Hall Estate in Long Melford.

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