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Winning display from British Fireworks Championships

A Devon company has won the British Firework Championships.

Sonic Fireworks, based in Uffculme, took top place with its 10-minute air display, followed by Bath-based Europla Displays UK in second, and Shefford's Fully Fused Fireworks in third.

It was the first time the company had competed in the event.

19 August 2022

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