Since then we have had constant issues with loud noises and low frequency sounds that create a hum in the house all the time. We have kept a log throughout. Many times last summer, as we are downwind of the prevailing wind, we were woken by loud "WHOOSHING" noises that stopped us sleeping for more than four hours a night.

Due to the British government's measure for assessing noise from wind turbines, there is no recourse to justice to assist us. The measure, known as ETSU-R-97, has the effect of averaging noise peaks over a period of time. In our case, the peak noise can reach 66 decibels every two seconds. Measured over 10 minutes in the way ETSU does, however, means that the noise level is 33 decibels on average. The threshold for action is 35 decibels. More common noise levels at Grays Farm are between 33 and 44 decibels -- almost the threshold and more than the threshold -- but when averaged they fall well below what is considered harmful.

One of our local land owners, who has some of the turbines on his land, is now showing coach loads of people from other areas around "his" wind farm, and reassures them that there is no noise from the turbines. He knows of our problems but says these things all the same. But because of the income from the wind farm he would, wouldn't he?