Bikers anger villagers

The bikers meet at a pub in Rutland twice a week

People living in a Rutland village say their peace and quiet is being shattered by hundreds of motorcyclists who visit the area twice a week.

The local landlord at Morcott in Rutland who hosts the biker nights says a few people are making a lot of fuss.

Richard Hacker, a Morcott resident, told BBC News: "If they just came quietly and left quietly, then there would be no problem, but they have to sit and rev their engines in the car park.

"Then they have to scream up the road and come howling back again - the noise is horrendous.

Two-year row

"On Sunday afternoon we can't even sit in our garden," he said.

It is a shame, but no matter where we go, someone will moan at us Biker at the White Horse Inn

Pub landlord Barry Starkey of the White Horse Inn said: "They are trying to stop me from running a business - they won't let people live their lives.

"People are always going to pick up on motorcyclists."

The row between landlord Barry Starkey and some of his neighbours has been brewing for two years.

One biker said: "People are pretty responsible - no one is pulling wheelies.

"We maintain our bikes and we pay road tax like everyone else."

Another one said: "It is a shame, but no matter where we go, someone will moan at us."

Mr Starkey and the pub firm Pubmaster are meeting next week to discuss the complaints in the hope of solving the problem.