Specifically seems to be one local journalist, is it click bait by Padraig or what? I never went down that street once until it was pedestrianised, and now have been there loads. The Red Kettle, Zen and Nail bar are always full, emergency services can get the bollards moved if needed.

A hot take by the councils senior engineer. Has he consulted with the numerous businesses on that roadway that, anecdotally, appear to have decent footfall now. I have not met or heard from one person who thinks this is a positive step. Has anyone but the Councils Senior Engineer shared this view?

Driver apologised that he didn't see me the other night. I had better lights than his car. Stop making excuses for sh1tty driving. I drive and routinely meet pedestrians with no Hi Vis. I see them in plenty of time because I am not driving like an absolute f*ckhead, drive to the conditions, simples.

That is a simple but genius idea, basically make them like polarised sunglasses and they will look like solid walls to birds. Potentially have other benefits like reduced UV exposure as well.

The Will Wheaton rule : Don't be a d1ck