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The Sun
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Our neighbour built MASSIVE home gym on drive – it'll be a nightmare for parking & endanger our kids… so we got revenge
A NEIGHBOUR row over a "dangerous" home gym has led to residents getting their revenge and the council being forced to intervene. Emma Woodley and Paul Willis have divided locals after they spent tens of thousands of pounds on the structure in Basingstoke, Hants. 3 3 3 The home gym was erected in one of the two spaces on their £440,000 property. Paul, who runs his own personal training business, believed he would be able to build the single-storey building without planning permission. But disgruntled neighbours have since called the structure "dangerous", with one resident claiming Paul and Emma now park on the corner of the road - causing visibility issues for drivers. Another local who didn't want to be named told the Mail Online: "We have already had issues and accidents because of the parking". Finally seeking revenge, complaints led to action by the local authority. Councillors rejected the pair's retrospective application on the grounds it would "set a precedent" and have ordered the structure be pulled down. Officials claimed if other residents followed suit, there could be "no other parking spaces" left on the street. Local Olivia Lucas said in a letter objecting to retrospective planning permission: "As a resident, we already have parking issues with either cars parking fully on the road and other users being unable to get past, or parking on the pavements and pedestrians routinely putting themselves, children and dogs in danger having to walk out from a blind spot behind one of these cars. "As this property has already been erected I have witnessed the danger that this owner is causing by parking their car on the road rather than on the driveway that once was (not to mention all of their client's [sic] cars on a Tuesday night). "People turning into [the road] have to use up the full width of the road because they are unable to see the any oncoming traffic due to [their] car being parked on the road and therefore a head-on collision is inevitable at some point." Your kids are breaking law if they kick their ball over neighbour's fence, High Court rules after couple sued next door But Emma, 43, has insisted she and her husband don't park on the street and instead use nearby spaces which haven't been allocated. She said: "Of the 18 that are unallocated spaces, there are five to six empty at any one time. "We didn't use both of those spaces prior to the building being built anyway, just because of the constant need to keep pulling out into a road which we didn't have good visibility to see, causing more of a hindrance to pedestrians and drivers. "There's a bend to the road and a hill, so we have to be on the road to get safe visibility about whether it's safe to move out or not." Emma also argued clients who train in the gym are asked to park in unallocated spaces nearby, rather than on the street. The devastated couple claimed their loss will have a significant impact on Paul's business. Some locals have also hit back at claims that the gym is a nuisance, with one calling the ordeal "silly" because "they are not harming anyone". Others felt the council's order was going too far and that if it's not an "eyesore" there was no reason for it to go. Emma branded the ordeal "ludicrous" and highlighted how other residents have caravans and sheds on their driveways. This comes after a woman sparked outrage after cutting down her neighbour's tree. Kelsea Jade, from the UK, took to social media, showing the tree get cut down as she explained it blocked her garden from getting any sunlight. She revealed that she had bought a south-facing property which is known to get the most sun but didn't get the positives from it. Kelsea said: "Are we crazy for paying to have our neighbours tree cut down? For reference, we have a south-facing garden and we get the sun for the majority of the day but from 2 till 5pm we don't get a single thing. "This tree completely blocks it all."
The Sun
26-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
I accidentally painted my neighbour's wall thinking it was mine – now we're at war… I'm shocked at his ‘messy' response
WHEN you have close neighbours, it can be inevitable that some disagreements occur. However, one woman has found herself in a 'paint war' when she decided to change the colour of the wall by her driveway. Christina said on her @christinamc1987 account: 'So I decided to sort out this wall and make it look nice again. 'I then receive a random note from my neighbour saying this… to which I replied I'm just painting it. '(Bear in mind the previous owner had had the wall built and painted grey all around my house).' After painting the wall white, the note she had received from her angry neighbour said: 'Hello, Phil here. 'The wall is within my ground boundary lines. Just for your info.' Christina shared how she didn't fully know where the exact boundary for the land was as the title plan had been a red box with no further information. She continued: 'I tried to speak to him to no avail, left him a note explaining I was literally just painting it as it was a mess, asked him to come and speak to me if he doesn't agree with that… and got nothing. 'Seeing as he's not said anything I assumed he was fine (maybe naively) but it's my first time painting a wall.' However, it turned out that the neighbour was not happy with the painting and decided to get his own back. Christina showed how he had painted his fence and portion of the front wall bright green. Your kids are breaking law if they kick their ball over neighbour's fence, High Court rules after couple sued next door She added: 'And to top it off, I painted my porch window green. 'I just have no words, I'm absolutely baffled as to why tidying up a wall would upset someone so much. 'He hasn't touched the thing in the 5 years I've been there for.' The upset homeowner captioned her video: 'When the neighbour loses his s*** and paints your window green over trying to tidy up a wall.' 2 She added in the caption: 'I did not realise the reaction this was going to cause otherwise I would have pressed harder to check he was okay. 'All I did was try and make it look nice, I can't really take a picture of his house but believe me if you see what I live next too you would understand he was never in a million years going to do it off his own back… but for some reason this touched a nerve and it baffled me. 'My other neighbour is absolutely made up I have painted hers for her and can't be more thankful. 'It's a lesson learnt for sure, but totally not done in any way shape or form in spite.' Her dilemma has sparked a debate, with many people torn as to who is in the right. Some supported the neighbour, with one saying: 'If the wall doesn't belong to you, as in it's not within your boundary line, then the actual owner can paint it whatever colour they want and probably don't want it to look like it's part of your property.' Another added: 'You painted his wall, he painted your window.' However, many supported her, with one writing: 'The window is criminal damage, I would contact the police.' A second agreed: 'If it was really his wall why hasn't he painted all your side as well.'
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kate Lawler reveals she's 'broken the law' and is now locked in a neighbour dispute over garden mishap as she sparks nationwide debate
Kate Lawler has revealed she has 'broken the law' and ended up locked in a dispute with her neighbour. The Big Brother winner, 45, took to Instagram on Sunday to share that she had got herself into 'trouble' with her neighbour after painting the back of their shed. Kate revealed that her gardener had painted it because because she didn't like the colour of it, but her neighbour was furious she had done so without permission and the TV personality later discovered it was in fact illegal, and considered trespassing. She quickly took to social media to explain her predicament and sparked a nationwide debate as some agreed with her that they wouldn't care, while others were horrified that she had painted someone else's property. 'Why do I always get myself in these situations?' Kate wrote. 'I'm in trouble with my neighbour for painting the back of their shed a different colour. Won't be doing it again as in hindsight I know I should have asked first, but I didn't think it would be a big deal given that they can't see it? 'It has made me wonder though… Would you be annoyed if you discovered the back of your shed (which you couldn't see) had been painted by the neighbour whose garden backed on to yours? Kate Lawler revealed on Instagram over the weekend that she has 'broken the law' and ended up locked in a dispute with her neighbour 'Have you had a similar fall out with your neighbour? Basically, am I an a***hole and should I buy them flowers and a box of milk tray to apologise?' The next day Kate again took to social media to reveal she had since discovered it was illegal. 'I've just found out I've broken the law,' she began. 'Um... I found out that me painting someone's shed is actually illegal. I can't believe I didn't know this. Genuinely I did not know that me leaning over the end of my garden, sorry not me my gardener, that him leaning over the end of our garden and into somebody's else's garden and painting the back of their shed is trespassing. 'Um... so I'm sorry if that offends you and I'm sorry to my neighbour because I didn't know that what I was doing was illegal and I also, genuinely, I just didn't think someone would mind me painting the back of their shed which they couldn't see and I know that a lot of you would. 'And that's what's so interesting about this debate because it has sparked a nationwide debate.' She continued; 'Half the people in the comments of my last video wouldn't care either. I genuinely wouldn't care if somebody paint. In fact if you want to paint the back of my shed go for it, it just wouldn't bother me. 'We're all different, we're all human beings, none of us are the same. Some of you would care, some of you wouldn't. That was the question I was asking more. I'm not asking if what I did was wrong. I know what I've done was wrong, I know it was illegal, now, I didn't know it at the time otherwise I wouldn't have done it but I'll never do it again. 'So don't be like me. Don't paint the back of somebody's shed without asking first because it is illegal, it is trespassing. And what a debate! It is quite fascinating. Anyway... I'll leave it there.' Kate revealed that her gardener had painted it because because she didn't like the colour of it, but her neighbour was furious she had done so without permission and the TV personality later discovered it was in fact illegal, and considered trespassing She quickly took to social media to explain her predicament and sparked a nationwide debate 'Have you had a similar fall out with your neighbour? Basically, am I an a***hole and should I buy them flowers and a box of milk tray to apologise?' The next day Kate again took to social media to reveal she had since discovered it was illegal Kate also captioned her video: 'WARNING! Do not lean into your neighbours garden and paint the back of their shed / fence or anything as it's actually illegal. It's considered trespassing or vandalism, which I genuinely didn't realise I at the time. 'So like I suggested in my previous video, I'm going to buy them a sorry present and apologise. Sorry if I offended you in my actions too. 'Just remember what Albert Einstein once said…. The man who never made any mistakes never made anything x.' It comes day after Kate had fans in stitches as she shared a behind-the-scenes video of her battle with a SKIMS unitard ahead of the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday night. Kate took to Instagram to document her hilarious ordeal trying to squeeze into the ultra-snug shape wear from Kim Kardashian's clothing line. Standing in front of the camera in the skin-toned bodysuit, Kate exclaimed: 'Have I ripped the crotch or do these actually have pee holes in them?' The clip then rewound to the former reality star puffing and panting as she tried to wrangle the skintight garment into place, at one point gasping: 'Oh God, it's on.' Kate also captioned her video: 'WARNING! Do not lean into your neighbours garden and paint the back of their shed / fence or anything as it's actually illegal' Kate Lawler had fans in stitches as she shared a behind-the-scenes video of her battle with a SKIMS unitard ahead of the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday night With visible relief but growing concern, she added: 'I can't breathe,' as she tried to catch her breath from the effort. Surveying herself in the mirror, Kate joked: 'I tell you what - it's skin-coloured that's for sure. That is a camel's hoof if ever I did see one.' Still unconvinced by the underwear's comfort or design, she delved further into the mystery of the crotch area. 'I can't work out if I've torn the crotch or if there's a pee hole in there,' she said, frowning. Then came her final verdict: 'If there is a pee hole in there, it means I can't wear it. The hole is encouraging my tuppence to move outwards.' She then added: 'It's a big fat no'.
Telegraph
19-05-2025
- General
- Telegraph
Jack the smelly pet pig at centre of neighbour row
Neighbours are locked in a bitter row over a 'loud and smelly' pet pig. Michelle Repper, 44, was 'baffled' to receive complaints about Jack, the six-year-old Juliana pot-bellied pig that is kept in her garden. She adopted Jack with her husband Carl six years ago, after their friends mistook the animal for a micro pig. Mrs Repper, a teaching assistant from Spalding, Lincolnshire, said she was shocked when one neighbour allegedly shouted through the garden fence that the pig was 'disgusting'. She then received a letter from South Holland district council to inform her that an odour and nuisance complaint had been filed. Mrs Repper, who said the couple have a licence to own and walk Jack, claimed that he is the 'cleanest animal', and sleeps quietly for up to six hours a day. She added that her family would be 'devastated' if they were forced to re-home Jack, and insisted they would 'put up a fight' if the complaint escalated. The council confirmed they had visited the pig twice and observed no issues. They also said the owner had 'taken steps to reduce the noise levels'. Mrs Repper said: 'He is like our dog. He's our pet. The neighbours have always known we've had Jack. Everybody loves him. The neighbours bring their leftover food from Sunday dinner over for him. Dog-walkers all ask about him. He's so gentle.' Following a trip away last month, Mrs Repper said a neighbour began 'shouting at her' through the fence, calling Jack 'noisy and smelly'. She explained: 'We left his wheelie bin in there and he does throw it around. When we got back, we apologised for it. 'All of a sudden we could hear this lady shouting through a hole in the fence saying he was disgusting and she can't believe there's a pig in the garden. But we've had him for six years, not a couple of weeks. She's always known we've had him. 'That's the first time anyone has ever said anything in six years. No one's said anything about the noise or smell before. He's so quiet. My husband said, 'rather than shouting from the fence, come around and have a decent conversation with us' but she just carried on shouting.' The situation escalated after the couple received a letter from the council to address a formal complaint about the animal. Neighbours then voiced their concerns to the town's newspaper, saying the pig 'makes [their] life unbearable' and described their living situation as a 'tragedy'. Mrs Repper said: 'Tragedy? I don't really know what to say about that. He's been here for six years. It's more gutting that it's come to this. I'm just baffled. 'She could've just come round to us and said he's really smelly and making loads of noise rather than making a complaint. 'There's got to be evidence of smell and my husband cleans that every other day. He always does it in the same spot. He's not defecating all around the garden. 'If we had to re-home him, it would be like someone giving away their dog. My husband and my girls would be devastated. He's just part of the furniture. We'd put up a fight [if they wanted to rehome him]. 'I've emailed the council to say you're welcome to come round and have a look at him. We've got nothing to hide.' A South Holland district council spokesman said: 'We are aware of this case and have been in contact with APHA [Animal and Plant Health Agency], who have confirmed that all the appropriate licences are in place. Our officers have visited the site on two occasions, during which no issues have been observed. 'The owner has taken steps to reduce the noise levels, and advice has been provided on how to correctly monitor and record concerns, to allow us to continue to investigate as required.'
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kate Lawler locked in bitter row with neighbour after controversial move – whose side are YOU on?
KATE Lawler has locked horns with her neighbour in a huge dispute - leaving them "fuming." The broadcaster, 45, admitted the local had "gone mad" after discovering her actions, which came amid a spot of DIY in the garden. 5 5 5 Kate, who lives in an incredible north London home, filmed a video inside one room on the upper floor as she explained her dilemma. The Big Brother alum pulled on a blue top and styled her blonde hair in loose waves as she spoke to the camera and asked her Instagram followers: "Would you go mad if your neighbour painted the back of your shed?" She continued: "The reason I ask is because I've painted the back of my neighbour's shed and I didn't ask her. "She's gone mad. She's not happy at all." In her video caption, Kate added further detail to the difficult scenario. She added: "Why do I always get myself in these situations? "I'm in trouble with my neighbour for painting the back of their shed a different colour. "Won't be doing it again as in hindsight I know I should have asked first, but I didn't think it would be a big deal given that they can't see it? "It has made me wonder though… Would you be annoyed if you discovered the back of your shed (which you couldn't see) had been painted by the neighbour whose garden backed on to yours? "Have you had a similar fall out with your neighbour? Basically, am I an a***hole and should I buy them flowers and a box of milk tray to apologise?" Kate Lawler suffers TV Baftas wardobe blunder as she models crotchless Skims ahead of star-studded ceremony In the comments section, the radio presenter's fans were hugely divided. One simply posted: "I'd be furious." A second put: "Mmmmmm it's her shed so yeh she has the right to kick off bab soz." A third then wrote: "To be fair I've just paid nearly £600 for my shed and wouldn't want someone painting it without asking so I can see why she's fed up … it's her property." Yet others took the opposing stance, and one wrote: "Wouldn't care less if I couldn't see it but yea suppose u should of asked first love u bubs xxx." Another joked: "I'd love it! ..you're the famous Kate Lawler! That's like having a Banksy on your shed." A third confessed: "This is so similar to an issue we have. And I'm sorry, but that woman shouldn't care. She can't see it. "It doesn't affect her at all. People are just creating something for no reason now." Later on, she took to her Stories for another video to apologise to her neighbour after realising what she had done was "illegal" and tantamount to "trespassing." She added: "WARNING! Do not lean into your neighbours garden and paint the back of their shed / fence or anything as it's actually illegal. It's considered trespassing or vandalism, which I genuinely didn't realise I at the time. "So like I suggested in my previous video, I'm going to buy them a sorry present and apologise. Sorry if I offended you in my actions too. "Just remember what Albert Einstein once said…. The man who never made any mistakes never made anything. x" SLIP UP The chaos came just days after Kate shared her TV BAFTAs wardrobe malfunction. The Big Brother alum turned broadcaster poked fun at herself after she ordered a flesh-coloured undergarment from Kim Kardashian 's shapewear brand, SKIMS. Kate took to her Instagram grid to post a picture showing her pulling on the one-piece, with the title: "Is everyone's SKIMS underwear like this?" The clip saw the reality TV star pulling on the "tight" nude bodysuit. Kate, who went make-up free with her hair pulled up in a bun, said: "I can't breathe" before noting a "camel's hoof" due to the fabric crunching up. She then confessed: "Can't work out if I've torn the crotch or if there's a pee hole in there." 5 5
