A monthly local news magazine in Dorset has banned by the Advertising Standards Authority from carrying an advert for an Enid Blyton-themed giftshop because it included a picture of an “offensive” children’s character.

The advert (above) features an illustration of a “golly” character under the slogan: “ENGLISH FREEDOM”.

The shop, Ginger Pop Ltd, told the ASA they did not accept that the “golliwog” represented negative racial stereotypes.