Litter is a huge problem which mars our tourist city and lessens our reputation around the world. It's also not very pleasant for residents.

An early morning stroll around York reveals the extent of the overnight spree of drinks cans and takeaway containers discarded without a thought by revellers. Let's hope increased fines for litter, graffiti and flyposting do the trick, but will enforcement officers be out and about at the right times of day and night - like pub closing time?