Councillors defended...
Councillors defended the move by pointing to the number of Christ-mas party and dinner bookings that have already been made at hotels and restaurants at this time of year. They have called for such venues to include a campaign leaflet with their booking forms.
Old tyres may be heading...
Old tyres may be heading back to the road -
as bollards! Norfolk-based Bollards International is making road furniture out of old rubber. It says the pillars are less likely than cast iron ones to damage a car. While more costly to buy, they work out cheaper in the long run because they are maintenance free.