A reader asks: “When I moved out of New York City, I expected peace and quiet, but the suburbs are so loud. Do you have any advice on how to tamp down the noise of yard work, sirens and other ...

Clicking pens, popping gum, tapping of fingernails – what are common but annoying sounds for many can be especially triggering for those with misphonia, a neurological disorder characterized by ...

Amazon’s brand-new Rivian electric delivery vans are finally testing on the roads, and bad news: they’re not just loud at low speeds, but the noise they make is downright irritating. An Amazon manager ...

41% of people in the region admit to asking a neighbour or local business to “keep it down, while 11% say they filed an official complaint. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland Echo, ...

Children screaming tops the list of most annoying sounds for nearly 6 in 10 (56%) of people in South East England with noisy neighbours just behind, with more than half (55%) of locals saying they ...

Nobody likes hearing someone crunching their food, but for some it’s more than just an annoyance — the sound triggers a full “fight or flight response.” These people have a rare condition called ...

41% of people in the region admit to asking a neighbour or local business to “keep it down, while 11% say they filed an official complaint. Loud music, shouting, stomping feet, and banging doors—while ...