‘Noisy sex’ Wearside woman spared jail for second time – BBC News
“A woman who made her neighbours’ lives hell by having noisy sex has been spared jail for a second time.”
BBC News, 29th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: noise
Calls to ban Mosquito ‘teen repellent’ device ruled out – BBC News
“The UK government has rejected calls to ban a device that uses a high-pitched noise to disperse teenage gangs.”
BBC News, 28th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Teenager-repellent ‘mosquito’ must be banned, says Europe – The Guardian
“A device that uses high-frequency sound to disperse teenage gangs is illegal under human rights law and is ‘degrading and discriminatory’ to youngsters, a report this week claims.”
The Guardian, 20th June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
ASBO bans woman from lap dancing, pole dancing and prostitution – Daily Telegraph
“A woman alleged to have driven neighbours out of their homes by her sexual activities has been banned from inviting any men around for the night except for her brothers and the emergency services.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd May 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Lord Tebbit will not be prosecuted over claims of kicking Chinese dragon – Daily Telegraph
“Tory peer Norman Tebbit will not face criminal action over claims that he kicked a person wearing a dragon costume during Chinese New Year celebrations.”
Daily Telegraph, 30th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Noisy sex’ woman spared prison – BBC News
“A woman who breached an Asbo banning her from having noisy sex has been given a suspended prison sentence.”
BBC News, 22nd January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Noisy sex woman admits Asbo breach – BBC News
“A woman who was given an anti-social behaviour order banning her from making loud noises during sex has admitted breaching the order.”
BBC News, 15th December 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Noisy sex woman loses appeal bid – BBC News
“A woman who was banned from making loud noises during sex has lost an appeal against her conviction.”
BBC News, 10th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Wife says noisy sex conviction breaches rights – The Independent
“A couple’s nightly sex sessions were making their neighbours’ lives’ hell, a court heard today.”
The Independent, 9th November 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Hi-fis seized as Asbo served on Quo fan – The Independent
“His music had his neighbours Rockin’ All Over The World – but now Paul Lloyd is risking going Down Down.”
The Independent, 16th September 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Baker and Others v Quantum Clothing and Others – Times Law Reports
Baker and Others v Quantum Clothing and Others
Court of Appeal
“Whether a work place was in fact made and kept safe was to be judged objectively without reference to what might have earlier been thought to be good practice.”
The Times, 18th June 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Rap fan given Asbo – Daily Telegraph
“A man has been given an Asbo for playing loud rap music for up to 22 hours a day.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th December 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Foggy the dog shot dead after row over early morning barking – The Times
“A parish council chairman shot his neighbours’ dog dead because its early morning barking annoyed him, a court heard yesterday.”
The Times, 28th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Villagers win over £70,000 after peace shattered by noisy council refuse wagons – Daily Telegraph
“Three villagers have won more than £70,000 in compensation from a local authority after refuse trucks shattered the early morning peace.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Legal defeat for neighbours who complain of pub and church bell noise – Daily Telegraph
“People who buy homes near church bells or cricket pitches then complain about the noise should just tolerate it, the High Court has ruled.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th October 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Chilton-Merryweather v Hunt and Others – Times Law Reports
Chilton-Merryweather v Hunt and Others
Court of Appeal
“An increase in noise and pollution caused by growth in the volume of traffic on a motorway was not sufficient to justify a reduction in the council tax for neighbouring properties.”
The Times, 9th October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.
MoD pays out tens of thousands of pounds over animals killed by jet training – The Times
“Low-flying by the RAF caused the death of or serious injuries to dozens of horses, cows, chickens and other animals in a series of incidents for which the Ministry of Defence has paid tens of thousands of pounds of compensation.”
The Times, 1st September 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Man banned from fiancée’s flat after noisy sex sessions – Daily Telegraph
“A man has been banned by the courts from visiting his fiancée at her home after neighbours complained about the couple’s noisy sex sessions.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Repeat loo flusher faces eviction – BBC News
“A council tenant faces being evicted from her home after repeatedly flushing the toilet during the night.”
BBC News, 13th August 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cher fan has his stereo destroyed – BBC News
“A man who blasted Cher and U2 from his home has had his stereo equipment and music collection destroyed.”
BBC News, 9th August 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
