Residents throw birthday party for abandoned car on their street

A group of frustrated neighbours have thrown a tongue-in-cheek birthday party - for a CAR that has been abandoned on their street for a year.

The silver VW Golf has been parked in the same spot on George Street in Shefford, Beds., since December 2019, and has become an eyesore for residents.

One of the car's tyres is now flat, and the inside of the vehicle is like a "litter bin", with rubbish items including old McDonald's food, a shoe, and empty shampoo bottles lying about.

Residents of George Street have reported the car on several occasions to the council, the DVLA, and even to passing traffic wardens and community officers - but to no avail.