Members of a Coventry band formed in July have returned from their first competition with an impressive haul of nine medals.

Musicians from The Spirit of Coventry Drum and Bugle Corps struck gold at the British Youth Band Association contest in Leicester.

Solo successes included Lizzie Killick, who clinched gold in the brass under-25 section, and Philip O'Beirne, who won gold in the colour guard over-26 category.

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