The Press are reporting that traces of asbestos have been found on land near Kingsway West.

Householders have been warned “not to dig down more than 12 inches” in their gardens.

We reported last year that a former landfill site in the area was being investigated.

Now it seems that there is some residual contamination but it is largely inert and unlikely to be a factor in existing residents everyday lives.

The Council – which is behind schedule in submitting its planning application for the Newbury Avenue garage site – now has another issue to address if it decides to go ahead with its controversial building plans.