Mountain rescue's 12-hour operation to clear 'river of rubbish' seen 3 miles away

BBC UK Monday 01 June 2026, 09:31 UTC 1 min read

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Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team said they removed over a tonne of waste from the beauty spot.

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