A white horse, 100 metres high, is to be carved into the chalk downs at Folkestone
Turf war over Byers' white horse
http://politics.guardian.co.uk/localgovernment/story/0,9061,675788,00.html
A white horse, 100 metres high, is to be carved into the chalk downs at Folkestone to greet Channel tunnel users because Stephen Byers, the transport secretary, believes it will "boost local pride".
Objections by environment groups, including the government's advisers English Nature, were brushed aside because Mr Byers considers the horse would have an emotional and symbolic value for the town.
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Posted by phil
6th April 2002ce
Edited 15th February 2006ce
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