Huge crowds packed into Darlington's South Park on Saturday evening to see the council's James Bond themed fireworks show. 

Displays got underway at 6pm thanks to the several light and fire performances held across the show field.

At 6.45pm, there was a ‘fantasy fireworks’ display for children, and including a soundtrack of Disney classics. 

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But it was at 7.30pm when the evening’s main event ‘License To Thrill’ display exploded into the sky. The crowd was treated to light, sound and colour inspired by James Bond.

The event’s 007 theme saw the display fire into the night sky in time with classic Bond theme tunes including Goldfinger and Live and Let Die.

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