Clubs and festivals must cut the noise

Clubs, music festivals and cinemas must cut the volume under new health laws aimed to prevent hearing loss.

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Published Wednesday 30 August 2017 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 30 August 2017 - 15:00

The maximum level has been reduced from 105db to 102db and, if open to children under six, this falls further, to 94db (about the noise of a Métro).

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