For the second year in a row all 6,000 tickets for the annual Warwick Bonfire were sold out in advance.

Organised by Warwick Rotary Club and Warwick Lions the November 5 event "exceeded expectations".

With the rain abating crowds arrived at Warwick Racecourse where a short firework show to Disney themes started the evening off at 6pm.

The Bonfire was lit at 6.30, then the main show by Fantastic Fireworks set to "Best of British" themes thrilled the crowd.

David Shore, who chairs the Bonfire team, said: "Our volunteers have worked hard for the last six months to make the show a reality and it is a relief to have everything come together.

"Lions and Rotary depend on these events to raise money for charity, and we needed a success tonight to be able to continue our work."

Local sponsorship was provided by Feldon & Dunsmore, local solicitors; Geberit, Bovis Homes, Warwick Kia, Delta Marriott hotel and Godfrey Payton, with the pallets for the Bonfire supplied by Uniparts Logistics.

Warwick Ambulance Association provided First Aid support and the Air cadets helped to set up.

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CJ's Events provided staff and stalls for the event.

"Our thanks go to Thomas Williams and his team at Warwick Racecourse and everyone else for their support," organisers added.

"All proceeds will go to local charities and good causes."