Noise Reduction News in the UK

Fears grow over Stansted noise pollution

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Jessica Geen) — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST

Suffolk residents have voiced concerns that proposals to build a second runway at Stansted airport will mean a decrease in their quality of life. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/fears-grow-over-stansted-noise-pollution-18805082.news' >Read more...</a>

Noise pollution in rural areas is "severe"

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Jessica Geen) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST

Noise pollution from traffic in the countryside is "at severe levels", a new study has found. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/noise-pollution-in-rural-areas-is-severe-18802856.news' >Read more...</a>

Double glazing 'can help block out street noise'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk () — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST

Installing double glazing is one way people can ensure they have peaceful homes, regardless of how busy their neighbourhood is, one commentator notes. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/double-glazing-can-help-block-out-street-noise-18792008.news' >Read more...</a>

New proposals to deal with noise pollution that affects double glazed homes

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk () — Tue, 2 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST

Police in Northern Ireland are set to be given greater powers to tackle noise pollution which affects people living in homes with or without double glazing <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/new-proposals-to-deal-with-noise-pollution-that-affects-double-glazed-homes-18759198.news' >Read more...</a>

Double glazing 'could help a healthier lifestyle'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Drew Swainston) — Mon, 1 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST

People with double gazing could live healthier lives, according to a new report <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/double-glazing-could-help-a-healthier-lifestyle-18757021.news' >Read more...</a>

Double glazing 'can aid happiness'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Drew Swainston) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST

Installing double glazing in a home could boost resident happiness as people suffering from noise pollution can be the unhappiest, according to a new study <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/double-glazing-can-aid-happiness-18754411.news' >Read more...</a>

Noise pollution scheme monitors skate park

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST

A scheme to measure the levels of noise pollution caused by a temporary Wiltshire skate park is taking place this month to assess whether a more permanent area could be built, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/noise-pollution-scheme-monitors-skate-park-18718028.news' >Read more...</a>

Noise pollution objections raised by Suffolk dwellers

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Suffolk residents would be at considerable risk of exposure to noise pollution if plans were to go ahead for a second runway at Stansted Airport, according to officials in the area. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/noise-pollution-objections-raised-by-suffolk-dwellers-18703330.news' >Read more...</a>

Airport fights noise pollution claims

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Coventry Airport is fighting for permission to build a new terminal despite stiff opposition from locals who fear the noise pollution it could create, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/airport-fights-noise-pollution-claims-18696622.news' >Read more...</a>

Noise pollution melts ice-cream vans luck

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Ice-cream vans have been told they can only play their jingles for four seconds or they will fall foul of noise pollution rules, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/noise-pollution-melts-ice-cream-vans-luck-18694635.news' >Read more...</a>

Airport listens out for noise pollution

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Noise pollution was monitored in a four-day operation at Aberdeen airport which ended yesterday (July 21st), it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/airport-listens-out-for-noise-pollution-18692642.news' >Read more...</a>

Hatton fought over noise pollution fears

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Rugby residents are fighting a hotel's plans to invite Ricky Hatton and other big-name acts to their village over fears of the noise pollution it could create, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/hatton-fought-over-noise-pollution-fears-18690459.news' >Read more...</a>

Residents angry over motorbike noise pollution

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Anglesey residents are up in arms over the noise pollution caused by off-road motorbikes being driven on a national nature reserve, it has emerged. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/residents-angry-over-motorbike-noise-pollution-18688491.news' >Read more...</a>

Derby plant opposed over noise pollution

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Plans to build a waste recycling plant in Derby are facing opposition from local residents who fear the noise pollution it could create, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/derby-plant-opposed-over-noise-pollution-18686352.news' >Read more...</a>

Windfarm opposed over noise pollution fears

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

A windfarm is being opposed by County Durham residents who fear their peaceful country lives will be shattered by the noise pollution it could create, according to reports. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/windfarm-opposed-over-noise-pollution-fears-18684190.news' >Read more...</a>

Playground approved despite noise pollution worries

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

A Northamptonshire town's local authority has approved plans for a children's playground despite fears over the noise pollution it could create, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/playground-approved-despite-noise-pollution-worries-18682150.news' >Read more...</a>

Caravan park plans opposed over noise pollution

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Residents in a Suffolk village are opposing plans to build a caravan park over fears of the noise pollution it could create, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/caravan-park-plans-opposed-over-noise-pollution-18677834.news' >Read more...</a>

School plans opposed over noise pollution

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Plans to build a new school in Keighley look set to be approved despite opposition from local residents over fears of light and noise pollution, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/school-plans-opposed-over-noise-pollution-18673494.news' >Read more...</a>

Waste plant opposed over noise pollution

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Yorkshire residents have united in opposition to a proposed waste processing plant due to noise pollution fears, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/waste-plant-opposed-over-noise-pollution-18671048.news' >Read more...</a>

Ruth Kelly gets a taste of noise pollution

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Residents protesting against airport expansion played a "blaring aeroplane noise" through Ruth Kelly's letterbox to highlight the nuisance of noise pollution, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/ruth-kelly-gets-a-taste-of-noise-pollution-18669631.news' >Read more...</a>

Concrete plant opposed over noise pollution fears

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

A concrete plant is being opposed by local residents over fears of noise pollution it will create, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/concrete-plant-opposed-over-noise-pollution-fears-18667528.news' >Read more...</a>

Tesco store opposed over noise pollution

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

A group of Dunfermline residents are opposing a new Tesco store over fears of noise pollution, it has been reported.
<a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/tesco-store-opposed-over-noise-pollution-18658672.news' >Read more...</a>

Double glazing keeps sound out of gallery

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Not even gigs on the doorstep by the likes of the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club or Kasabian can be heard due to our double glazing windows, the head of one London gallery has said. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/double-glazing-keeps-sound-out-of-gallery-18652259.news' >Read more...</a>

Residents fear noise pollution will spoil village

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Residents opposing plans by Stansted and Luton airports to stack aircraft over their tranquil villages due to noise pollution fears protested in London yesterday (June 19th), it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/residents-fear-noise-pollution-will-spoil-village-18647852.news' >Read more...</a>

Tower block opposed over noise pollution

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

A Middlesex housing development plan is being opposed by residents due to fears over the noise pollution it will create, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/tower-block-opposed-over-noise-pollution-18643544.news' >Read more...</a>

Airport plans opposed over noise pollution fear

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Gloucestershire airport's runway plan is being opposed over fears of the air and noise pollution it could cause, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/airport-plans-opposed-over-noise-pollution-fear-18641325.news' >Read more...</a>

Welsh noise pollution highlighted

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Noise pollution from roads and railways in Wales is being highlighted via maps, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/welsh-noise-pollution-highlighted-18639288.news' >Read more...</a>

Residents campaign against A419 noise pollution

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Swindon residents are campaigning for sound barriers to be installed to drown out the noise pollution caused by a nearby road, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/residents-campaign-against-a419-noise-pollution-18635109.news' >Read more...</a>

Airport expansion's noise pollution could disrupt locals, says report

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Birmingham residents would be annoyed by the levels of noise pollution caused if the city's airport got the go ahead to extend its runway, one new report has said. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/airport-expansions-noise-pollution-could-disrupt-locals-says-report-18632991.news' >Read more...</a>

Noise pollution concerns over Brown's eco towns

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

An eco homes development has been opposed by local residents who fear the noise pollution it could cause, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/noise-pollution-concerns-over-browns-eco-towns-18630987.news' >Read more...</a>