Residents celebrate as neighbour's gate is removed

Residents have been left "elated" after a neighbour's security gate, which previously blocked access to a foresty, has been removed.

The gate, which prevented entry to Cwmparc forest, was erected in February and stirred a passionate campaign in Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf – including a peaceful protest and petition with 4,284 signatures calling for its removal.

The homeowners previously said the gates were for their safety but they were found to obstruct the highway, the council said, so a legal order was issued in April for the gates to be taken down.

Richard Clarke, campaign leader, said he was absolutely delighted to see the gates removed so the community can "get back what they missed".