It's not just pets that suffer from the late-night fireworks. I have a two-year-old son who is in bed at that time of night.

More than once, he has woken up crying because of the loud banging coming from the pier or beach.

As for Claire Wedger saying they advertised the event on a banner on Palace Pier, I haven't been anywhere near the pier so would not know - and advertising it does not stop the loud noise.

The build-up before and after November 5 is bad enough.

Have a thought for the young children and babies as well. What say do they have?

-Mrs J Priddle, Montpelier Road, Brighton