"Rob Morley" wrote in message
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Damp near windows is often caused by condensation - warm moist air
from the living area meets cold air from the window and condenses on
the nearest cool surface. It might also be caused by defective
pointing, bridging of the wall cavity or a problem with the roof or
guttering. Check the gutter is draining properly (not blocked,
leaking or running uphill) and check the roof for shifted or broken
tiles. It's always possible the paper just wasn't properly pasted in
the first place - if it's not discoloured or disintegrating stick it
down with wallpaper seam adhesive and see if it stays there.

Thanks to everyone who responded. There isn't any black mould or bubbling
spots, it is just the wall paper coming away from the wall. My mum who is
staying at me had a look and said it may be damp and to phone a surveryor to
find out. I thought it was a bit extreme which is why I posted here first,
but my mum is like that!

There are a few broken tiles on the roof though but I can't see any
noticeable damp in the loft but I am getting a roofer out next week.

I am going to get advice from the roofer to see if the tiles are broken
badly enough to be causing damp, if not then I will just paste it back on to
the wall as I think that it just wasn't stuck to the wall properly in t he
first place

Thanks again

Fran