http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2010/12/10/hignfy-telford-roundabout-jokes-ring-of-truth/
The Shropshire Star [UK]
10 December 2010
HIGNFY Telford roundabout joke’s ‘ring of truth’
Millions of TV viewers heard how rings left on a blueprint by a dirty coffee cup were supposedly mistaken by planners in Telford for proposed roundabouts.
The mark was said to have led to the myriad of islands being built, even though they had never featured in the architects’ minds.
The alleged stain on Telford’s character was aired last night on hit satirical panel show Have I Got News For You. It left the audience reeling with laughter. [...]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-11971965
BBC News
10 December 2010
Telford roundabout TV claim 'is urban myth'
The Shropshire Star [UK]
10 December 2010
HIGNFY Telford roundabout joke’s ‘ring of truth’
Millions of TV viewers heard how rings left on a blueprint by a dirty coffee cup were supposedly mistaken by planners in Telford for proposed roundabouts.
The mark was said to have led to the myriad of islands being built, even though they had never featured in the architects’ minds.
The alleged stain on Telford’s character was aired last night on hit satirical panel show Have I Got News For You. It left the audience reeling with laughter. [...]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-11971965
BBC News
10 December 2010
Telford roundabout TV claim 'is urban myth'
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