For some it’s ‘the music of May’. For others, it’s an antisocial irritation. But wherever you stand, be careful – or you could fall foul of the law
Name: Lawnmower hum.
Age: Getting steadily louder since 1830.
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Lawnmower hum: why the sound of the summer could cost you £5,000
The Guardian UK
Wednesday 27 May 2026, 15:21 UTC
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