THE weekend proved to bring some of the best weather that Worcestershire has seen so far this year, but the sunshine also seemed to bring out the fly-tippers.

Worcester News reader Bill Mapp sent in these pictures he took on Saturday morning at two sites just outside the city.

The first is at the junction of Trotshill Lane with the road that links the Newtown Road roundabout and the Crowle roundabout, on the eastern side of the city.

The second is on Claphill Lane going into Rushwick, just outside Worcester's western boundary.

Phil Merrick, head of economy and communities at Malvern Hills District Council, said: “We are aware of the fly-tip at Claphill Lane and we are making arrangements for specialists to clear it as it contains asbestos.

"Fly-tipping costs the taxpayer thousands of pounds ever year in clean-up costs and has a real impact on the local environment.

"We encourage residents to report fly-tipping on our website and remember to always check someone has a waste carrier licence before allowing them to clear rubbish from your property. If in doubt take rubbish to the local tip or contact us to arrange a bulky waste collection.”

Wychavon District Council is also looking at clearing the fly-tipping on the eastern side of the city, although it was not aware of it until contacted by the Worcester News.