Monday, May 29, 2006

Compost bin giveaway causes traffic jam

The prospect of free compost bins caused hours of traffic congestion on the Isle of Lewis.

Compost Corner

Hundreds of residents brought a main road near Stornoway to a standstill for almost three hours as they queued to get a council compost bin.

Western Isles Council's officials closed down the giveaway early because of "public safety fears".

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