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Residents' Fury Over 'Monstrous' 15-Hour Construction Noise

Furious residents in a UK neighbourhood are plagued by deafening, near-constant construction noise from a new housing development, with work permitted from 8am to 11pm daily. Locals describe the unbearable disruption as a 'living nightmare'.

Noisy Roads & Flight Paths Linked to Higher Stroke Risk

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a direct link between long-term exposure to traffic, rail, and aircraft noise and a heightened risk of suffering a stroke. Discover the alarming findings and which areas pose the greatest threat to your health.

SNCF fined €1,000 after train noise distresses cat

France's state-owned railway company, SNCF, has been ordered to pay a €1,000 fine after a court ruled the noise from its trains in Brittany was unacceptable, following a unique complaint centred on a resident's distressed cat.

British woman fined £1700 in France for her cat's miaows

A British woman living in France has been ordered to pay a staggering £1,700 fine after a court ruled her cat's miaows were a 'repeated nuisance' to neighbours. The bizarre legal battle highlights extreme noise nuisance laws on the continent.

Best Wireless Headphones UK 2024 Revealed

Cut through the noise with our definitive expert review. We've tested all the top models to crown the best wireless headphones for sound, comfort, and value in the UK market.

Sadiq Khan mulls fines for loud headphones on Tube

Mayor Sadiq Khan is exploring new measures to tackle noise pollution on the London Underground, including potential fines for passengers playing music loudly through headphones, sparking a debate on public transport etiquette.

US Open players revolt over 'unplayable' noise levels

Professional tennis stars are in open revolt over the disruptive and chaotic noise levels at the 2024 US Open, with many branding the famed Flushing Meadows atmosphere as 'unplayable' and a threat to the sport's integrity.

Bollywood Wedding Venue Sparks 9-Year Neighbour Feud

Exclusive: A nine-year neighbourhood war has erupted in an English village as residents claim a Bollywood-style wedding venue is terrorising the community with all-night parties, revving supercars, and deafening drums, leaving locals sleep-deprived and pe

Lakemba Mosque loudspeaker proposal divides locals

A proposal to amplify calls to prayer from Lakemba Mosque via loudspeakers has ignited a heated debate between local residents and religious leaders over noise levels and cultural tolerance.

Noise cameras target loud cars with £100 fines

High-tech roadside cameras are being rolled out across the UK to catch drivers with excessively loud vehicles, with fines of up to £100. The crackdown aims to reduce noise pollution in urban areas.

Neighbour's 6am habit divides street

A quiet neighbourhood is divided after one resident's early morning routine causes a stir. Find out why this 6am habit has everyone talking.

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