Neighbours from hell in millionaires' square

A court today heard that neighbours caused two years of misery for residents of one of London's most desirable areas.

Former solicitor Ruth Gurney and boyfriend Graham Bourne blighted life in Rochester Square, Camden, where houses cost up to £1 million.

At Highbury Corner Magistrates Court today Camden Council applied to have interim anti-social behaviour orders - which ban them from approaching

or communicating with Rochester Square residents - made permanent.

Andrew Glennie for the council, said: "There has been abuse, arguing and fighting between themselves or with other people who have come to their home."

Gurney has claimed to be ill at previous hearings but today the court ruled against further adjournment in her case. The case against Bourne was adjourned.

The hearing continues.