Organisers say they are confident health and safety will not be an issue after running similar events.

A balloon seller says she refuses to serve customers who intend to release them due to the environmental impact and danger to wildlife. Naomi Spittles, 32, from Lincoln, has been trading for eight ...

BBC Two has commissioned a third series and a Christmas special of Jack Dee comedy Lead Balloon. The show is written by Dee and sees him star as Rick Spleen, a failing and cynical stand-up comedian.

Emergency crews in Longview, Texas conducted a high-stakes rescue after a hot air balloon struck a cell phone tower about 920ft (280m) above ground. The incident prompted a large response from the ...