After a tragedy, an accident, a crime or vigils to honor the victims often include a release of massive numbers of balloons. People have been releasing helium balloons, in celebration and in sympathy, ...

Paper lanterns and helium balloons are often released to mark significant events Sky lanterns and helium balloons can no longer be released at land and properties owned by Scottish Borders Council ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Paper lanterns that are propelled by a small flame that float in the night sky are known as flying lanterns or fire balloons. They're illegal in San Francisco, but didn't stop ...

An animal welfare charity is calling for Scotland to bring in a ban on releasing balloons and flaming paper lanterns into the air in an effort to safeguard the environment. Sign up to our Scotsman ...

Sky lanterns and helium balloons can no longer be released at land and properties owned by Scottish Borders Council (SBC), after councillors backed a ban. It is believed to be the 25th of Scotland's ...