The property in Lockleaze, Bristol, showing the fence when it was erected, blocking the view and light from the front window (Picture: SWNS) A council has finally seen sense and pulled down a ‘ridiculous’ fence that stood just inches from a house’s main downstairs window. The ‘hideous’ barrier, which appeared to offer little in terms of view beyond the tops of people’s heads as they passed in the street, was mocked by neighbours and social media users. Town hall bosses in […]

Passenger wheeling suitcases entering a terminal building at a London airport (Picture: Getty Images) Many hidden costs come with booking a holiday. On top of travel insurance and baggage, there’s seat selection and tourist tax to consider. But perhaps the most irritating of all? Everything you pay for in the airport. Over the last year, airports across the UK have been raising their prices, from increased drop-off charges to the reality that pre-flight pints now cost almost a tenner. […]

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The street in Bristol saw the fence pop up suddenly (Picture: SWNS) Neighbours have been left scratching their heads after a living room window’s view was blocked by a massive garden fence. Large wooden panels have completely obscured the view from inside after being placed just centimetres away from a house in Bristol. The home is currently unoccupied, but workers were seen carrying out construction at the property this week. It is understood that the fencing was installed to protect […]