This great post came up on News Biscuit, our favourite satirical news Website yesterday.
Government officials have announced that the historic Isle of Wight town of Shanklin has been selected as Britain’s first set-aside town. During the next six months the municipality and surrounding villages will be evacuated, businesses will be closed and utilities will be cut off. The area will then be left to lie fallow for a two year period.
Read the article in full …. Britain’s first set-aside town announced
Thanks to all the people who emailed us with the link today.
Image: Garry Knight
