Clean Air Zone

When Ken Lintern drove his daughter to hospital and visited her over the following days - he was issued four penalty notices

The graffiti, at the side of the Great North Road, includes a message reading "F*** the clean air zone". Council bosses said they're working to have it removed.

The charges, which have been under discussion for years, will mean charges of up to £50 for certain vehicles that fall foul of environmental standards.