I AM 65 and have lived very happily on a Blackburn estate for 18 years, until last spring when some people moved in next door.

There are about 16 of them including a lot of children and the noise is really awful.

Doors bang, children shriek and adults shout constantly.

I have a nice garden but am unable to enjoy it due to the noise.

It got so bad last week that I rang the police but there is nothing they can do.

There is also a litter problem as everything is thrown out on the front.

I have applied to the council several times but nobody has been to investigate.

I am pretty active and I go out a lot to get away from it but I am really dreading the winter when I'll be confined to the house and unable to escape the noise.

Is there nobody who can help me as its making me feel ill?

Name and address received.

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