Firefighters rescue dog

Firefighters rescued a small dog called Bella after she became trapped in thick undergrowth while walking in Runwell earlier today.

Crews were called to Downham Road, Runwell at 12:25pm where Bella was trapped in thick bushes after following her nose on her walk. 

Firefighters from Basildon used a ladder to cut away at the bushes as well as crawling into the undergrowth to safely rescue Bella.