Headache, stress, sleeplessness are all the consequence of excessive noise within communities and can, according to the EU, lead to cardiovascular problems.
Someone has got to be kidding
A motorist has successfully sued a UK council for £20,000 over the ‘stress’ of receiving four parking tickets. Zun Noon refused to pay four £50 parking fines and claimed he suffered emotional distress after bailiffs were sent round to reclaim the money. Rather surprisingly, a court found in his favour. Mr Noon then gave the council a taste of its …