A COUPLE have told how their neighbour's “hideous” 10ft privacy fence towered over their garden. Alison and Ian Lawrence said the fence around Deborah Olthof's family home “ruined” their home and reminded them of a prisoner of war camp. 9 Alison Lawrence in front of the fences between the two gardensPhoto credit: Solent 9 Plastic… Continue reading Our neighbor's 10 foot privacy fence towers over our yard…it's like living next to a highway or a prison camp
Category: Fencing and Gates
Rare slate fences restored in areas of the Lake District
LDNPA Interlocking shard slate fences are unique to the Lake District and are a centuries-old practice Rare slate fences unique to the Lake District have been restored. More than 980 feet (300 m) of interlocking shard fencing has been restored in the upper Lickle Valley and on footpaths in Hawkshead. The Lake District National Park… Continue reading Rare slate fences restored in areas of the Lake District
Falkirk City Council is ordering a resident to tear down the border fence, months after he built it
Check out more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! Now A homeowner must now remove the boundary fence he erected without planning permission after Falkirk City Council refused him the green light to keep it. Gary Allan submitted an application for retrospective planning permission on October 14,… Continue reading Falkirk City Council is ordering a resident to tear down the border fence, months after he built it
Cedar Rapids uses snow fencing to create winter storm barriers and increase traffic safety
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Because winter storms bring strong winds and heavy snow, maintaining clear roads can be challenging. That's why the City of Cedar Rapids relies on snow fencing to keep drivers and roads safe. “It stops the wind from blowing as hard as possible, it pushes the snow down and creates a temporary… Continue reading Cedar Rapids uses snow fencing to create winter storm barriers and increase traffic safety
Neighborhood dispute erupts after 8-foot-tall 'mega-fence blocks light' but homeowner 'doesn't care after paying thousands for it'
A dispute broke out between neighbors on a street over an eight-foot-tall “mega-fence” that some claim blocks light. One of the street's neighbors in Brisbane, Australia, claimed that the “2.5m mega fence” was “blocking the light into our house.” In a post on Reddit, she described the new construction as a “barricade,” adding that it… Continue reading Neighborhood dispute erupts after 8-foot-tall 'mega-fence blocks light' but homeowner 'doesn't care after paying thousands for it'
Fun, fun, fun for Mullins with beginners chasing clean turns
Fun Fun Fun had an impressive start to her hurdles career when she gave Willie Mullins a one-two finish in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase at Naas. Bred and ridden by the trainer's son, Patrick Mullins, the seven-year-old was a record second grade winner for owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede, winning… Continue reading Fun, fun, fun for Mullins with beginners chasing clean turns
A North Houston man recounts being hit by a stray bullet in his front yard on Firnat Street over the New Year's holiday
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A north Houston man was one of the few hit by stray bullets during the New Year's holiday. Noe Sanchez said he was standing in his front yard on Firnat Street around 10 p.m. Tuesday when a bullet flew through his fence and hit his head. “When I touch my head… Continue reading A North Houston man recounts being hit by a stray bullet in his front yard on Firnat Street over the New Year's holiday
Dog of the Week: Thunder
Meet Thunder. He is a 3 year old, neutered Labrador. Donner was handed over because the previous owner moved. He should be good with dogs, cats, children and strangers. He has never been near livestock. He is housebroken, dog-friendly and feels comfortable when left alone. He walks well on a leash and drives well in… Continue reading Dog of the Week: Thunder
“He's a real looker at home” – find out which old favorite could be back to their best
Not every veteran needs a marathon test and this two-and-a-half mile run, restricted to horses aged ten and over, is a nice precursor to Sandown's route for the older stayers 20 minutes later. If this race had taken place five days earlier, almost half of the field would not have been eligible. Night flight, What… Continue reading “He's a real looker at home” – find out which old favorite could be back to their best
Idaho fish and game winter feeding ground near Ketchum
Officials say the feeding station is intended to keep elk away from Sun Valley towns. SUN VALLEY, Idaho – The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) provides food to moose to reduce conflicts between them and Sun Valley residents. On Thursday, the IDFG announced the Jan. 5 start of its bullwhacker feeding site west… Continue reading Idaho fish and game winter feeding ground near Ketchum