JUST over a month ago, The Diary published its first report on an issue that has gripped its readers.

For on October 19, this page played host to the first of many useless signs, spotted by our correspondents in the streets in and around York.

The latest entry into the town planner's book of shame is this photograph sent to us by Dale Minks, of Ancress Walk.

He spotted this sign informing (only extremely tall) motorists that there is no parking at any time in his home street.

"You'll need a pair of steps to read the small, 4in by 9in restriction sign, perched on top of the 10ft tubular pole," he said.

Indeed, Mr Minks' spot qualifies as one of the daftest we're yet to see.

Here is a roundup of some other top examples of plain old useless signage.

First, came the huge grey metal box "No Traffic" sign, which stands at the Pavement end of scenic (and narrow) Shambles.

Janet Rowntree, descendant of the chocolatier and philanthropist Joseph, said: "I'm appalled by this sign.

Shambles is one of the most beautiful and historic streets anywhere in the world, and they put this very large sign up, telling people it's pedestrians only."

Then came the sign halfway up St Andrewgate, which informs motorists they must drive no further - as though they would just ignore the row of permanent bollards standing just behind the sign.

There was also the sign just outside Micklegate Bar, which helpfully reminds bus drivers not to drive through the somewhat smaller-than-a-bus archway.

One Diary reader followed his stomach and brought us news of the sign outside a Gillygate pub, advertising that not-so-well-know regional speciality - Yorkshire caviar.

After extensive investigations, The Diary was able to report the delicacy was none other than mushy peas.

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