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Rayleigh husband among thousands who could sue over 'cancer-causing' talcum powder

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Devastated dad who lost wife to ovarian cancer could sue amid talc cancer claims

The PFCC asking people for their policing and community safety views

The PFCC asking people for their policing and community safety views

The PFCC asking people for their policing and community safety views

Payments - The legal action is centred around David Marchant

Payments - The legal action is centred around David Marchant

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Castle Point Council set to take legal action against family of dead ex-chief exec

Campaign - Andrew Sheldon has campaigned for more transparency surrounding the payments that were made

Campaign - Andrew Sheldon has campaigned for more transparency surrounding the payments that were made

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Castle Point Council branded 'disgrace' for pursuing estate of late chief executive

A judge has said using the word 'bald' about a man could breach equality laws because it is

A judge has said using the word 'bald' about a man could breach equality laws because it is

'It's silly' - High Court rules calling a man bald could be sexual harassment

You can make a complaint about someone's unkept garden via your local council website.

You can make a complaint about someone's unkept garden via your local council website.

Can I report my neighbour for a messy garden? The rules you need to know

Have you been fined for parking on a pavement in England before?

Have you been fined for parking on a pavement in England before?

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Is it illegal to park on the pavement in England and can you be fined for it?

Nuisance parking can be a real issue on many British streets

Nuisance parking can be a real issue on many British streets

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How do I complain about nuisance parking on my street in the UK?

Have you been fined for parking on a pavement in England before?

Have you been fined for parking on a pavement in England before?

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Is it illegal to park on the pavement in England and can you be fined for it?

Check to see if you could be fined for parking an parents and child space.

Check to see if you could be fined for parking an parents and child space.

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Can you be fined for parking in a parent and child space? The legal rules

Have you been fined for speeding in a rental car?

Have you been fined for speeding in a rental car?

What happens when you get a fine in a rental car? Experts explain what to expect

See the penalties you face if driving without car insurance, or in a vehicle that is uninsured.

See the penalties you face if driving without car insurance, or in a vehicle that is uninsured.

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Can I be fined for not having car insurance? The penalties for those uninsured

How long can an alarm sound out in the UK?

How long can an alarm sound out in the UK?

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What should I do if my neighbour's home security alarm keeps going off?

Can I call the police on my neighbours for loud music?

Can I call the police on my neighbours for loud music?

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What time does a neighbour's loud music have to stop in the UK?

These are the rules you need to know about when it comes to cycling on the pavement in the UK

These are the rules you need to know about when it comes to cycling on the pavement in the UK

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Is it against the law to ride a bike on the pavement? These are the rules

Does your smart doorbell record your street or a neighbouring home? If so you could be breaking the law

Does your smart doorbell record your street or a neighbouring home? If so you could be breaking the law

Homes and interiors

Could your smart doorbell be breaking the law? This is what the law says

These are the rules you need to know about when it comes to cycling on the pavement in the UK

These are the rules you need to know about when it comes to cycling on the pavement in the UK

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Is it against the law to ride a bike on the pavement? These are the rules

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Drivers warned over common summer mistake that could land them £1,000 fine

If you drop smoking related litter, you could be hit with fines of up to £2,500 and a receive a criminal record

If you drop smoking related litter, you could be hit with fines of up to £2,500 and a receive a criminal record

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Can I be fined for dropping a cigarette? This is what the law says

Can I complain about smoke coming from my neighbour's barbeque?

Can I complain about smoke coming from my neighbour's barbeque?

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Can I complain about smoke coming from my neighbour's BBQ?

Making too much noise can lead to fines and could even result in a neighbour suing you.

Making too much noise can lead to fines and could even result in a neighbour suing you.

Can my neighbour sue me for making noise? The rules and regulations to consider

Is it illegal to trespass in the UK? What the Metropolitan Police says about the activity

Is it illegal to trespass in the UK? What the Metropolitan Police says about the activity

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Is it illegal to trespass in the UK? Everything you need to know

Attachments on fences without explicit consent could lead to legal disputes and trespassing issues.

Attachments on fences without explicit consent could lead to legal disputes and trespassing issues.

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Can I remove things my neighbour has attached to my fence? How to resolve the issue

Celebration - Anna Firth

Celebration - Anna Firth

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Southend MP celebrating as Pet Abduction Bill passes final hurdle to become law

It is not advised to begin filling potholes yourself

It is not advised to begin filling potholes yourself

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Am I legally allowed to fill potholes myself in the UK? Here is the law

Fly tipping could end in a £1000 fine.

Fly tipping could end in a £1000 fine.

Is fly tipping illegal in the UK? The rules and the fine you could be handed

Have you had any trouble with neighbours using your bins? Here is what you can do

Have you had any trouble with neighbours using your bins? Here is what you can do

Can my neighbour use my bin? Find out if it’s illegal and what the law says

Have you been fined for parking on a pavement in England before?

Have you been fined for parking on a pavement in England before?

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Is it illegal to park on the pavement in England and can you be fined for it?

Campaigning - Dawn Ashley and Sue Williams

Campaigning - Dawn Ashley and Sue Williams

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Women's campaign to prevent healthy dogs being put down hits 20k signatures

The garden-building experts at Tiger, have revealed nine ways that we Brits could potentially be fined in our yards.

The garden-building experts at Tiger, have revealed nine ways that we Brits could potentially be fined in our yards.

9 ways you could be fined in your own garden and face fines of up to £30k

Southend MP's bid to crack down on pet abduction passes one of its final hurdles

Southend MP's bid to crack down on pet abduction passes one of its final hurdles

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Southend MP's bid to crack down on pet abduction passes one of its final hurdles

The car leasing comparison site MoneyShake has issued a reminder to drivers hoping to make the most of their days off over the Bank Holiday. (Getty Images/ PA)

The car leasing comparison site MoneyShake has issued a reminder to drivers hoping to make the most of their days off over the Bank Holiday. (Getty Images/ PA)

Brits urged to do one simple check this Easter Bank Holiday or risk being fined

Have you had trouble with your neighbours over a hedge in your garden?

Have you had trouble with your neighbours over a hedge in your garden?

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Find out if it is criminal damage to cut a neighbours hedge in the UK

Generally, species of rodents aren’t legally protected in the UK but the hazel dormouse, water vole and red squirrel all are

Generally, species of rodents aren’t legally protected in the UK but the hazel dormouse, water vole and red squirrel all are

Are rats and mice legally protected in the UK? The law surrounding wild rodents

Can I park on a dropped kerb in England, Scotland and Wales?

Can I park on a dropped kerb in England, Scotland and Wales?

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Is it illegal to park your car in front of a driveway or on a dropped kerb?

Should drug and drink drivers be banned at roadside? Echo readers raise concerns

Should drug and drink drivers be banned at roadside? Echo readers raise concerns

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Should drug and drink drivers be banned at roadside? Echo readers raise concerns

More than 2.7 million drivers across England, Scotland and Wales currently have at least three points on their driving licences as a result of motoring offences.

More than 2.7 million drivers across England, Scotland and Wales currently have at least three points on their driving licences as a result of motoring offences.

Driving offences that could land you the most points on your licence revealed

Have you ever received a fine due to 'excessive bird gatherings' in your garden?

Have you ever received a fine due to 'excessive bird gatherings' in your garden?

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Can you get fined for feeding birds and is it illegal? See what the experts say

Have you been fined for parking on a pavement in England before?

Have you been fined for parking on a pavement in England before?

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Is it illegal to park on the pavement in England and can you be fined for it?

Mould infested - Ms Ebbs won a major payout against Estuary housing

Mould infested - Ms Ebbs won a major payout against Estuary housing

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Woman forced to live in mould infested Southend flat to receive £1,000 payout

What side of the fence am I responsible for and can I make my neighbours alter it if it isn't mine?

What side of the fence am I responsible for and can I make my neighbours alter it if it isn't mine?

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What garden fence am I legally responsible for in the UK?

Most vehicles have some kind of interior light which is often called dome or courtesy lights.

Most vehicles have some kind of interior light which is often called dome or courtesy lights.

Is it illegal to drive with your car's inside lights on?

Law - Henry Drive in Leigh

Law - Henry Drive in Leigh

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Law around registering businesses changed as 82 companies set up in Leigh street

More than 2.7 million drivers across England, Scotland and Wales currently have at least three points on their driving licences as a result of motoring offences.

More than 2.7 million drivers across England, Scotland and Wales currently have at least three points on their driving licences as a result of motoring offences.

Driving offences that could land you the most points on your licence revealed

'Eyesore' - Home in Prince Avenue, Westcliff

'Eyesore' - Home in Prince Avenue, Westcliff

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Date set for case to be heard on 'eyesore' home in Westcliff

Sound systems, your front door colour and overhanging trees are among the home improvements that you need to be very careful of.

Sound systems, your front door colour and overhanging trees are among the home improvements that you need to be very careful of.

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These home improvements could land you an ASBO, a criminal record or large fine

The process for changing a child's name differs across England, Wales and Scotland.

The process for changing a child's name differs across England, Wales and Scotland.

Can I legally change my child's name and how is it done in the UK?

Do you usually take your children trick-or-treating? These are the rules you need to know about this Halloween

Do you usually take your children trick-or-treating? These are the rules you need to know about this Halloween

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Is it illegal to trick-or-treat in the UK? Find out what the age limit is

Disposable vapes are often sold in bright colours and in flavours such as bubblegum, pink lemonade and gummy bear.

Disposable vapes are often sold in bright colours and in flavours such as bubblegum, pink lemonade and gummy bear.

Disposable vapes

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Ban on disposable vapes could be introduced in England as early as next week

Have you received an FPN for littering somewhere in the UK?

Have you received an FPN for littering somewhere in the UK?

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How to avoid paying a littering fine and is it a criminal or civil offence?

What time must my neighbour stop doing DIY work?

What time must my neighbour stop doing DIY work?

What time should my neighbour stop doing DIY work on their home?

Can I call the police on my neighbours for loud music?

Can I call the police on my neighbours for loud music?

What time does my neighbour's loud music have to stop in the UK?

See the place in the UK that could cost you £5000 for vaping.

See the place in the UK that could cost you £5000 for vaping.

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Places in the UK where its illegal to vape and that could land you a £5000 fine

What is the maximum height of a garden fence in the UK?

What is the maximum height of a garden fence in the UK?

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How high can a garden fence between neighbours be in the UK?