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22-Inch Rat Discovered, Sparks Outrage Over Council Negligence

8/4/2025

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A colossal 22-inch rat, potentially the largest in the UK, was discovered in a Normanby home, sparking outrage among local councillors. They slammed the Labour-run council for failing to address pest control, calling for a thorough vermin survey. Overflowing bins and neglected public spaces are fueling this alarming rat crisis, threatening community health.

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A colossal 22-inch rat, potentially the largest in the UK, was discovered in a Normanby home, sparking outrage among local councillors. They slammed the Labour-run council for failing to address pest control, calling for a thorough vermin survey. Overflowing bins and neglected public spaces are fueling this alarming rat crisis, threatening community health.