UK news in brief

Lincoln: Motorists should look out for Lincoln's trees, Durham's lamp posts and Halifax's walls, a survey has said.

Lincoln tops the list for claims for crashes involving trees over the last five years, the poll by an insurance company found.

Durham, followed by Blackpool and Halifax in West Yorkshire, has the highest incidence of lamp post claims.

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• Devon: Gym users at a popular pool have been asked to shower in their trunks and costumes when schoolchildren are around, it has been revealed.

The Torridge Pool in Northam said it acted after "concerns were raised" by schools.