Jumping to Conclusions

There were four signs on the outskirts of Bournemouth, Dorset recognising one of its twin cities – Netanya in Israel.

But the signs have now been taken down by an unknown person, sparking uproar in the coastal resort.

A spokesman for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council said it was not responsible for taking down the signs.

“We have been made aware that some signage has been removed at Mountbatten Roundabout and several other locations,” the spokesman said.

“We are currently looking into this issue.”

Michael Filer, chairman of the twinning committee, said: “It could possibly be nothing, no problem whatsoever, that somebody is doing some kind of repair work or the other kind.

“But there could be unpleasant intent… we would like to get them back. Bournemouth has been twinned with Netanya, who went through the Bournemouth council some 20 years ago, and there have been inter-town visits on a frequent basis.

“I look forward to them being put back again and carrying on with normal procedures.”