Ewe must be joking! Council says 'no sir, no sir' to illuminated 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' roundabout sculpture after locals called the plans 'ridiculous'

East Riding of Yorkshire Council said the sculpture would be dangerous because it would distract drivers and could be used as a 'take-off ramp' for daredevil drivers.


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