Firefighters tackled a large grassland fire in Herefordshire last night.
Fire crews from Hereford, Eardisley and Peterchurch were sent to the fire in the open on Bredwardine Hill at 9:35pm
On arrival, crews found the blaze involved 25 acres of bracken, which was well alight.
Backpacks and beaters were used to control and extinguish the blaze.
Relief road pledge could put five proposed rail stations at risk
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Swimming club warns it may close due to pool hire charges
A decision which means a swimming club has to pay the same pool hire rate as those using larger pools has been defended by a senior councillor.
Pegasus FC cruise to huge win over Worcester Raiders in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Marsh Challenge Cup Semi Final
A brilliant performance by Pegusus FC over Worcester Raiders on Saturday proved any thing can happen in the cup with a resounding 4-0 win with an impressive hat trick from Jordan Williamson and Harry Pitman adding the 4th.
Call for rethink on Monmouthshire's £3.9m pothole repairs
New ways to fill potholes will be considered by a council facing an £80 million roads maintenance backlog and which admitted machinery is unused.
Council confirms final budget proposals following public consultation
Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet will discuss the final budget proposals in its next meeting on Wednesday.
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