Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews have been tackling a wildfire near Kington.

The blaze was first reported on Friday afternoon on Hergest Ridge.

Local residents reported seeing smoke and flames rising from the hill.

Kington Fire Station have a crew at the scene.

There have been a number of wildfires over recent weeks, particularly across parts of Wales, following a long spell of dry weather.

It’s hoped that the situation should calm down next week, with more unsettled weather set to affect parts of England and Wales.