Residents in north London believe they have found one of the shortest yellow lines in the country in their street.

The 18-inch parking restriction in Highbury Crescent in Highbury is just about long enough to fit one wheel.

"I was amazed to see the yellow line," said Elly Lishman, 36, who lives nearby. "It must be the smallest yellow line in the UK."

Islington Council said no ticket has ever been issued on the line, which was put there "to help drivers".