Couple's 15-Year Nightmare with 'Neighbour from Hell' in Urchfont
'Neighbour from hell' who waged 15-year vendetta on couple - spying on them, throwing rotting dead moles over the garden fence and leaving her noisy lawnmower on during their wine and tapas party

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Corrine and Peter Rotherham faced a 15-year ordeal with their neighbour, Zoi Hayes, in Urchfont, Wiltshire. Hayes engaged in harassment, including spying and disrupting their gatherings, leading to a restraining order. Despite her recent move, the Rotherhams continue to cope with the aftermath of her actions.
- 01Zoi Hayes, 68, harassed the Rotherhams for 15 years, including throwing dead moles into their garden.
- 02Hayes was given a restraining order preventing contact with the couple until February 2026.
- 03During a dinner party, Hayes disrupted the event by running her lawnmower to annoy the guests.
- 04The couple spent thousands on measures to keep Hayes out, including new fence panels.
- 05Hayes has a history of previous convictions related to her harassment of the Rotherhams.
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Corrine and Peter Rotherham's dream of a peaceful life in Urchfont, Wiltshire, turned into a nightmare due to their neighbour, Zoi Hayes, 68. After purchasing their £675,000 bungalow in 2011, the couple faced relentless harassment from Hayes, who spied on them, threw dead moles into their garden, and disrupted their gatherings. Despite a restraining order issued against Hayes, she continued her abusive behavior, including running her lawnmower during a dinner party to annoy the couple and their guests. The Rotherhams, who invested thousands in privacy measures, described their ordeal as living with a 'Peeping Tom.' In a recent court appearance, Hayes admitted to breaching the restraining order, with sentencing pending. Although she moved away earlier this year, the couple remains affected by the years of harassment, which has taken a toll on their mental health and marriage.
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The Rotherhams' experience highlights issues of neighborhood disputes and harassment, affecting community dynamics.
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