ONE part of the world which could do with a sprucing up of its environment is a certain semi-detached in Colwell Drive, Witney.

Neighbours were celebrating after Roger Sutton, a persistent noise nuisance because of his obsession with dogs, was evicted.

But now they learn snakes and tarantulas have been found in the vacant house.

Heaven knows how worried the neighbours must be.

After all, you normally find only loose change down the back of the sofa...