11.   The owners say they came up with the idea first.

12.   One cafe and clothesshop owner says he was forced to close down for the weekend.

13.   The guest house owners say the insurance companies are discriminating against the homeless.

14.   The course owners say they could compromise.

15.   The course owners say extra bunkers may do the trick.

16.   The owner says the problem is caused by a Severn trent sewage treatment plant half a mile upstream.

17.   The owners say they are delighted with their horse... thrilled...

18.   The planners agree the rules are eccentric, the hotel owner says so are some of the councillors.

19.   But, says owner Joe Farrag, that is the point.

20.   Although none of the firms found immediate investors, several business owners said investors approached them to talk about their companies.