Staff at a local vehicle repair and DIY store have confirmed that they will no longer be serving customers in the area. Halfords, which was situated on Rose Kiln Lane, has officially closed its doors.

They shouldn’t be allowed to sell them in Halfords. “I was driving up and down the lane. I didn’t know it wasn’t allowed.” Bower, of Hillcrest, Northside.

If the Grip-On pliers are not available, we also like the Channellock 102-10 pair. This set is the same as our top pick, except that this model has a locking nut on the jaw adjustment and is black ...