Mean Street

FORMER 70s IDYLL NOW PLAGUED BY RATS & LITTER

- by CHARLIE FENTON

A STREET once named “Britain’s best” is now blighted by rats and antisocial behaviour.

Just over 50 years ago, Goldthorpe, in Barnsley, South Yorks, was home to a proud community of locals.

So much so in 1971, Main Street, just off the high street, was named Britain’s best. But today its once neat and tidy paths are scattered with litter and, according to the locals, the sight of vermin is common.