SNIFFING, sneezing and nose-blowing have been in the spotlight in Hereford.

And a survey revealed constant sniffing was found to be the most irritating.

Worst offenders were said to be in the 18 to 24 age group.

More than half of those interviewed said constant sniffing drove them quite mad, but nose-blowing and sneezing were not welcomed, either.

One in three said they disliked being next to someone who was sneezing or blowing their nose and a quarter admitted moving away from the culprits.

However, a quarter of those polled confessed they liked nothing better than a big sneeze themselves.

Who carried out the survey? Kleenex, of course.