A hoarder has been threatened with council action after letting a mountain of rubbish with broken furniture and Tesco groceries pile high in her front garden.

Sharon Cochrane is under intense scrutiny from neighbours who complain the mess is attracting vermin to their cul-de-sac in Hunstanton, Norfolk.

Shocking images show pots and pans left to gather grime, coat hangers, rubbish bins and even a packet of chestnut mushrooms past the use-by date.

Ms Cochrane has shrugged off the criticism saying it is no one's business and 'I don't understand why people are so concerned'.

She added 'the world is going to hell in a handbasket' and has questioned why people are 'so concerned about the furniture in my front drive'.