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The black and yellow bollard in Lidl's car park appearing noticeably scratched on Thursday, August 7

Renewed calls have been made to improve safety in a Netherfield supermarket car park after a notorious bollard was hit again.

The infamous pole – known locally as Mr Post – has caused problems for some drivers using the Lidl supermarket in Victoria Road.

Back in October 2024, the bollard was painted yellow and black with a fluorescent trim after cars kept crashing into it . The 4ft tall pole was plain yellow before this, having already replaced a smaller post in March 2024 to increase visibility.

At this time, it was reported that more than 10 collisions involving the post had occurred in the previous two years.

The four-foot high pole in the supermarket car park is meant to

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