"Officials from a noise pollution team were brought in after neighbours claimed they were being confined inside their homes due to the 'unbearable' screams of laughter from the youngsters," said the paper. "Locals also complained about shouting by the school's sports teacher during games lessons. One described it as a 'monotone bellowing'." Nearly 150 people who live near SS Osmund and Andrew's Primary School have signed a petition demanding Bolton Council takes steps to reduce the noise. Headmaster John Thorpe told the Telegraph: "Some people might say that the sound of children laughing and playing together can be quite uplifting. As a teacher, I think it's good to hear children running around and thoroughly enjoying their lives."
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