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Chatterley

An area of hillside, the side of which has been severely damaged by a fire. There are charred remains of grass and shrubbery which was growing there and a large section of earth has been reduced to ash. There is a pick-up truck with red and yellow fire service branding on the side of it.

Open fires warning as crews keep fighting blazes

Firefighters say recent rainfall has not yet had an effect as they tackle more wildfires.

A former colliery site with a multi-storey brick building on the left and a tall chimney stack behind it. In the foreground are number of trees without leaves.

Calls to ensure 'iconic' chimney is preserved

The Grade II-listed chimney stack is cordoned off for repairs after a number of issues were found.