Gloucestershire has recorded its first case of bluetongue – a virus which can be deadly in livestock.

Cases of the insect-borne viral disease, which affects sheep and cattle as well as other animals, have risen to 630 across England, Wales and Scotland since the outbreak began in July.

Gloucestershire recorded its first case on 23 August, according to the latest Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs data.

The virus has spread across counties quickly because of the hot weather as high temperatures allow it to develop more quickly in midges.

It is not known exactly where the first case in Gloucestershire was recorded.

Farmers have previously told BBC News that the virus has killed their livestock and had a huge personal impact on their lives.