Ghost Engine Rust Debate

A rusty train sculpture in Horwich, dubbed the Ghost Engine, is sparking heated debate ahead of a local by-election—costing $81,000 to restore, it’s been mocked as a “rusty toast rack” and blamed by Reform UK as a wasteful expense. But the original funding came from a Liberal Democrat budget amendment, with council members defending it as vital cultural heritage. As workers cover up the sculpture, fingers point at responsibility—and voters will decide whether art or austerity wins out on July 2nd. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63efbf3c0fc3ff41