Locals hit out at 'tacky' Harry Potter shops for ruining historic city's streets

Locals in the historic city of York have hit out at 'tacky Harry Potter shops for ruining its medieval streets. Residents living near The Shambles say the 'historic gem' is now more akin to a replica of Diagon Alley. The real-life street is widely believed to have been the inspiration behind the fictional district in the films - though Rowling previously stated she has never visited it.