Having lived close to a pub that had bands and singers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, I have to agree with Richard. The racket, made worse by the landlord throwing the fire-exit open on warm evenings, was absolutely appalling, and went on until midnight or after, even on Sundays. Our testicle-free local authority declined my numerous invitations to deal with it.

I'm delighted to say that the pub has now closed and will shortly be demolished to make way for a Co-op.