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Norwich's £4,000 pigeon hawk scheme fails

A £4,000 hawk deployed to scare pigeons from Norwich's medieval market has failed after locals fed the birds 'industrial amounts' of seed. The council pauses the scheme amid public backlash.

Cafe Enforces Headphones-Only Rule After Abuse

Albion Farm Shop in Oldham implements strict phone silence policy after mother becomes abusive when asked to use headphones. Discover how businesses tackle noise pollution.

Reeves' budget vow drowned out by white noise

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' crucial budget speech was undermined by persistent white noise, raising questions about government communication strategy and economic messaging.

Tony Romo's Strange Noise During NFL Game Stuns Fans

CBS commentator Tony Romo left viewers baffled during the Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs showdown when he emitted a strange, high-pitched noise while analysing a play, sparking widespread social media reaction and memes.

How I stopped my noisy upstairs neighbours

A UK resident shares their clever approach to handling disruptive upstairs neighbours after being driven to despair by constant banging and shouting through the ceiling.

Shell fined £176k for six-day flaring incident

Shell's Stanlow plant faces substantial penalty after continuous flaring created deafening noise and black smoke plumes, sparking hundreds of resident complaints and environmental concerns.

Bollywood wedding venue banned after PTSD complaints

A prestigious Grade II listed mansion in Hertfordshire has been prohibited from hosting Bollywood-style weddings after a military veteran suffering from PTSD reported being traumatised by cannon fire, fireworks, and blaring music from the celebrations.

Leaf Blower Debate: Necessity or Nuisance in UK Gardens?

As autumn leaves fall across Britain, the relentless drone of leaf blowers divides communities. Discover why these garden tools face growing backlash and what alternatives exist for a quieter, greener approach to garden maintenance.

Scotland's Flight Path Overhaul to Cut Emissions & Noise

Scotland is embarking on a revolutionary airspace modernisation project that will create more direct flight routes, significantly reduce carbon emissions, and decrease aircraft noise for communities beneath busy flight corridors.

Driverless cars scream through San Francisco nights

Exclusive investigation reveals how autonomous vehicles are terrorising San Francisco neighbourhoods with bizarre screaming sounds and late-night gridlock, sparking safety concerns and regulatory battles.

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