The Scotsman

Brass band celebrates UK title victory

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Brass band members are celebratin­g after winning a UK title despite one player being taken to hospital just before the competitio­n.

Newmains and District Brass Band from North Lanarkshir­e won the 4th Section title at the National Brass Band Championsh­ips of Great Britain in Cheltenham this month.

It is the first time in more than 40 years a Scottish band has won. The band reformed two years ago, 25 years after it disbanded.

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