Public conveniences have become houses, a theatre, shops and bars across the country.

The shutting of the facilities on Dartmoor comes as the national park authority faces funding cuts.

The market toilets have taken home the award for the ninth year in a row

Toilets at Edinburgh libraries are open to the public but those at other council properties are restricted.

BBC reporter Matthew Bassett was left stranded in 2014, and finds his story is far from unique.

The toilets at Sainsbury's in Oxford Road, Banbury, have been closed permanently due to vandalism.

One resident said a lack of facilities in the winter leads to some people "doing as animals do".

Councillors say budgets have prompted the move and they are under no obligation to provide toilets.