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A full brass band are playing for people lounging in a field. There are about two dozen people wearing black suits sitting in a semi-circle around the conductor. There are playing instruments like trumpets and French horns, while looking at sheet music on stands in front of them.

Brass bands back competing after venue hiatus

Competitors from across the north-east of England are hoping for sun at the contest this weekend.

Overturned bus

Double-decker bus overturns into field

Four passengers were taken to hospital "as a precaution" after the bus crashed, police say.