Apparently Newcastle (on Tyne,Not Norn Iron) has been designated as the noisiest place in the UK, beating Fishwick, with its intense traffic, into second place. Hutton of course can congratulate itself on being in the top three of Britain's quietist spots. 'As the grave' may have some resonance here. Mind you during the Jim Clarke Rally and when we are living with the scourge of low flying aircraft the decibel count is painfully high.
