On June 2 2016 we published an article called ‘Have planners been manipulated over unauthorised homes scheme?’ It alleged that Michael Rubinow, a property developer who is based in Hertfordshire, had built an unauthorised development of 18 apartments and a shop in Goldring Way, London Colney, without planning permission. It also suggested that he had manipulated the district council’s planning department.

Twice this year I have found myself listening to birds that do not sound at all like birds.