A RIDDLESDEN firework display company hopes to sparkle again in a top contest.

Optimum Fireworks last year took the honours in a Firework Champions event at Broughton Hall.

Now the firm is taking part again, this time at Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire on Saturday (Aug 22).

Philip Cooper, who runs the business with partner Rebecca, says they are delighted to be competing again.

"It's a great opportunity to showcase what we can do as a company," he said.

"As we are now competition winners we're bumped up the rankings and in a slightly larger contest, with an increased allowance of fireworks.

"We've got a coachload of local people travelling down to the event, that have booked independently of us, and we appreciate the support."

Each entrant in the competition stages a display, choreographed to music, and an audience vote then decides the winner.

Visit optimum-fireworks.co.uk for more details.