Families living near a golf course have said they are scared to leave their homes as there are 'balls coming out of the sky'.

Locals near Romney Marsh, Kent, claim it is no longer possible to live a quiet life due to the 'damage' and 'risk of injury'.

Despite bosses at the Lydd Golf Club and Driving Range insisting they have a good reputation in the area, there are allegations residents can't sit outside for fear of being hurt.

One person said: 'We all just want a quiet life and be able to relax outside in our gardens.'

He alleged: 'But that's not possible with golf balls coming out of the sky.