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Post by Wyvern on Apr 27, 2012 12:01:20 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-17867454Looks like it's fine for Janet Street-Porter's bobble-hatted chums to press their faces against your kitchen window while you're eating your dinner. It sets a dangerous precedent. We don't have net curtains in the back of the house... Joking aside, I can't see the Clarksons being terribly pleased, but Francie has declined to comment.
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Post by dit on Apr 27, 2012 12:14:24 GMT
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Post by amie8 on Apr 27, 2012 12:52:42 GMT
Rights of way - major hot potato.
They never really stood a chance of winning
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Post by dit on Apr 27, 2012 12:57:14 GMT
There's just been a segment on BBC North West news. Apparently the dispute has dragged on for seven years. There was a brief bit of an old interview with Francie, where she said they'd bought the place with great happiness but the situation had all become horrible (or words to that effect).
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Post by Jester on Apr 27, 2012 17:19:16 GMT
i dont know much about the landscape, but couldnt they build a wall or something.
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Post by flatin5th - Knight of the NC on Apr 27, 2012 17:38:34 GMT
the only way is to officially apply to have the path re-routed, bu that is never going to be allowed now!
The arguments for the path (if I remember correctly) was that it was a circular cliff-top path. Every rambler and his dog will now object to the diversion inland - even though it would only be for a hundred meters or such!
If it hasn't been sold yet, I reckon it won't be long if Mrs C hates it so much!
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Post by FizzyLogician on Apr 27, 2012 18:06:59 GMT
I think they rerouted the path away from their window rather than closing it off completely and people still objected.
My understanding is that they bought that property to use as their legal residence for tax purposes. They may not be quick to sell.
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