And he had another VIP...
And he had another VIP limo ride booked so that he could exit Television Centre quickly, comfortably and without having to brave the early morning chill. Furthermore, I couldn"t resist pulling my return rail ticket out of my pocket and explaining that I - one of those evil, planet-destroying motorists - had chosen to travel by train that day.
Council boss Mavis Smitheman...
Council boss Mavis Smitheman explained to Auto Express: "We want to stamp out environmental crimes. Most drivers respect their surroundings and take their litter home. Those who don"t need to be shown the error of their ways."
Manchester is the first local authority to launch such a crackdown, and the poster will be displayed outside the city"s town hall and on a web page. Unlike in the Wild West, there"s no cash reward, but if people won"t shop the culprits it"s hoped the publicity will embarrass them into not littering again.