Pensioner plagues idyllic Welsh coastal town with loud musicBeryl John was also abusive to police and council officers, a court heardView Image Beryl John's loud music became a nuisance to her neighbours on Gothic Road, Neyland (Image: Google)A pensioner who ignored multiple warnings about their behaviour was ordered to appear in court for repeatedly playing loud music to the detriment of her neighbours. The pensioner was also abusive to police and council officers, a court heard. ‌The local council received a number of complaints from neighbours about Beryl John who lives in the coastal town of Neyland, Pembrokeshire, playing loud music before the matter was referred to court. Pembrokeshire council officers secured evidence John's behaviour through the NoiseApp – a software used for recording, logging, and reporting noise nuisance to local authorities or housing associations. ‌The council said these recordings proved the noise John's music was generating "was a detriment to neighbours".

Source: Daily Mirror February 26, 2026 13:22 UTC