An embarrassing Christmas decoration error has left a city feeling like a "laughing stock" as people fume at the terrible mishap. People living in Ripon, North Yorkshire, were left scratching their heads when their festive lights were finally turned on.
Where it should have said "Merry Christmas Ripon" in neon lights, a blunder meant that the "a" was facing backwards.
The Ripon locals are unfortunately going to have to live with the embarrassment, as bosses have confirmed the mistake can only be corrected when they are taken down next month.
