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Drones take to sky for festive Telford show

A festive drone show has taken place in the skies above Telford.

During two public displays over Telford Town Park on Wednesday, the flying craft created images in light of the Iron Bridge and the old Ironbridge Power Station cooling towers.

The show included music written by Telford-born rapper Trademark Blud.

Highlights from the event have been captured by BBC Midlands Today's Andy Grindley.

22 December 2022

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