Monday 10 September 2007

Eyesores and noise wrecking our rural communities


From the roar of aircraft to the drone of giant wind turbines, it is getting harder to find peace and quiet in the countryside.

Now a map reveals just how much our rural communities are being spoilt.

It shows that more than half of England is now disturbed by the sight and sound of nearby roads, towns, electricity pylons, aircraft and trains.

Northumberland remains the most unspoilt county in England, with just 17 per cent of its land ruined by buildings, transport and noise.
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