Drone Wars in England's Prettiest Village: Locals Call In Police
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Enraged citizens of the UK's 'most beautiful town' have actually been forced to employ the cops following an influx of travelers flying drones over their homes.

Villagers residing in scenic Castle Combe, Wiltshire, have claimed that their privacy is being disturbed by dozens of tourists using drones to take aerial video of the homes and streets.

The stunning Cotswolds village, home to around 400 people, has actually been dubbed one of the most lovely locations in the UK, boasting picturesque walking routes and charming old streets.

Popular with travelers and even featuring in smash hit films such as Steven Spielberg's War Horse, countless holidaymakers flock to the charming destination each year.

Now, a previous councillor has actually said that homeowners have been required out, having actually been hindered by over-tourism and encroaches on individual privacy.

They declare that the growing influx of holiday homes and intrusive travelers has put improved pressure on the council and house owners - with the village ending up being 'burrowed' by 2nd homes and Airbnbs.

Castle Combe Parish Council has actually even put signs around the village alerting individuals not to utilize drones. Meanwhile, villagers have actually began propping up 'no drone' check in their windows in the hope that it will discourage tourists.

Enraged locals of the UK's 'most gorgeous town', Castle Combe, Wiltshire (pictured), say their personal privacy has been disturbed by increasing numbers of travelers utilizing drones to take aerial video footage of your houses and streets

Countless holidaymakers flock to the lovely location each year. Today, a former councillor has actually stated that residents have actually been displaced, having actually been hindered by over-tourism and encroaches on individual privacy (Pictured: tourists in Castle Combe searching for drones)

In a quote for privacy, Castle Combe Parish Council has put indications around the town alerting individuals not to use drones (visualized). Meanwhile, villagers have likewise started propping up 'no drone' indications in their windows in the hope that it will dissuade tourists

Complaining that drones infringe on 'people's private lives' and even present a security threat following an increase in local burglaries, Nick Botterill, the previous district councillor for Castle Combe, described them as a 'problem on numerous levels'.

The retired entrepreneur and regional authority councillor in 2 areas included: 'The parish council's done a good task at putting up signs to deter people however it is among those things that has grown from no place to become a significant nuisance.

'It's such a localised issue. As the regional member I attended parish council conferences and this is something that turned up and was gone over several times.

'Various indications have been set up advising users of drones what they can and can't do.'

Mr Botterill, 62, said the concern had actually become much more popular given that the pandemic, declaring that 'a growing number of' tourists are bringing drones in order to take photos.

Emphasising that visitors ought to keep in mind that the quaint village is 'not a style park', he included: 'It's got to the stage where it's no longer simply the odd thing.

'People are having them at quite low levels when there are lots of individuals around, so it's not just a personal privacy problem