A DOG which was trapped down a rabbit hole in Prees Heath, has been rescued by firefighters.

The dog, Billy, was saved from the hole in Golf House Lane by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service on Monday and has now been reunited with his owners.

The crew from Whitchurch who rescued Billy said on Twitter: "Small animal rescue in Prees Heath.

"On arrival the crew discovered Billy was trapped down a rabbit hole.

"We used shovels, spades and a thermal imaging camera.

"Billy was found and reunited with their owner, but wanted a picture with the crew before being handed back."