Last week workmen arrived and 'apologetically' put the posts in place, making the front of their home in Middleton St George, near Darlington, County Durham, completely redundant.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12312603/Its-ridiculous-council-massively-overreacted-Couple-new-driveway-blocked-bollards-stop-parking-say-workmen-looked-embarrassed-pavement-safe.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Systems and stocktakes are yet to settle, and a couple of wines and beers are (apologetically) unavailable.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/sydney-eating-out/this-breezy-beachfront-spot-is-all-about-relaxed-summertime-eating-and-drinking-20231212-p5eqx0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

“To be honest, he doesn’t even know what 911 is,” the mother apologetically tells the officer.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/11/03/lifestyle/florida-police-respond-to-call-only-to-find-out-it-was-from-a-little-boy-that-just-wanted-a-hug/