Noise forces school games ban

A SCHOOL was criticised after it cancelled play-break time and banned hard ball games after neighbours complained to the council about noise.

Barlby Community Primary School in North Yorkshire has also put up a soundproof fence because it fears a noise abatement order. The school said the measures were "regrettable" but necessary to prevent the chance of a notice being served.

Some parents are unhappy about the move, which was also criticised by the organisation Play England. A spokesman said: "Children need to be children."