A substantial wall, dubbed the ‘Berlin Wall Mk 2’, was erected in Okehampton, Devon, blocking a crucial walking route for families and children. Local residents expressed frustration over the structure, leading one individual to rent a JCB and partially demolish it before the council could take action. While the landowner has reported the incident to the police, they maintain that there is no public right of way through the area, asserting that the wall was necessary for safety and insurance reasons as it prevents trespassing on private land.
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‘Nightmare’ Neighbour fined for rat infested garden in Melton Mowbray
Richard Bates from Melton Mowbray was fined £1,200 by Leicester Magistrates’ Court for neglecting his severely overgrown garden, which included a rat’s nest. Despite receiving warnings and support from the council, he failed to comply with a community protection notice, prompting the council to take action to maintain public safety and cleanliness. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Richard Bates was fined £1,200 by the council for not cleaning up his messy garden, which...
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