THERE are strange happenings on the highways and byways of Swindon.

The numerous potholes and ruts are being painted orange or yellow. Who, or what is doing this?

Could it be the same force which makes the summer crop marks which some believe are beings from outer space trying to communicate?

Or is it just budding graffiti vandals practising their art before progressing to tunnels and walls?

It has been suggested that the council is responsible. That is ridiculous. No one from the council could believe a hole in the road could go rusty and needs painting do they? Councils fill holes not paint them.

So I urge all road users to be vigilant. Let us try to solve the mystery.

J E PLUMTREE

Wroughton