Zurich bans leaf blowers

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Zurich is blowing the whistle on leaf blowers.

From October to December next year, only electric models will be allowed - and even those will need a permit.

Petrol-powered blowers are on the way out completely by 2027.

Voters backed the move last year, ending a long, noisy political battle over one of the city’s most hated gadgets.

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