Kate Moss has reportedly dubbed Pete Doherty “The Slug” and is planning to sell her North London home because of the memories it holds of their relationship.

A source close to the supermodel told the News of the World that the nickname came about because: “Pete’s disgusting. He looks like a slug, acts like a slug and always leaves a trail of mess behind him.”

The source added that the couple are unlikely to get back together again like they did after their last break-up: “She wants nothing to do with Pete. We all think it’s great news. She’s ditched his rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle and has started looking after herself again.”

“It’s been an emotional few weeks for Kate. But she realises that she’s better off without him.”

“She has given Pete enough chances - he was dragging her down in the end. Everyone sees this as a happy ending.”

Regarding the house in St John’s Wood, another source told the Sun that selling-up is part of her efforts to move on: “Kate’s been through a lot in the old place and needs a new start.”

The source added that she doesn’t want to leave the area but has been looking at other houses in the area offering more privacy for the paparazzi.