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

Am I legally able to change my child's name in the UK? All you need to know

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? What the law says and advice

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'It is assisted killing': Retired solicitor of 50 years speaks out against Bill

Sarah Tootell and her daughter Halle (Image: SWNS/Irwin Mitchell)

Sarah Tootell and her daughter Halle (Image: SWNS/Irwin Mitchell)

Bury mum among more than 1,100 people seeking legal action after Cape Verde illness

Martyn’s Law should balance 'protection of life (with) protection of our way of life', Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has pledged.

Martyn’s Law should balance 'protection of life (with) protection of our way of life', Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has pledged.

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What is Martyn’s Law? How the public could be better protected from terrorism

Spencer Churchill Law head of wills and probate Lucy Brooks

Spencer Churchill Law head of wills and probate Lucy Brooks

Law firm joins charity campaign to 'give back to community'

John Parker has been promoted

John Parker has been promoted

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Law firm unveils 'hugely deserved' senior promotion

Man arrested on Water Street

Man arrested on Water Street

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Arrest as fight breaks out after car crashes into tree

The off road bike was seized

The off road bike was seized

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Police given extra powers to deal with anti-social driving

Police would like to speak to this person

Police would like to speak to this person

Call for vigilance after 'high-value' iPhone snatched from hand

The cyber attacks affected Manchester Piccadilly

The cyber attacks affected Manchester Piccadilly

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Man arrested after cyber vandalism hit wifi at UK’s railway stations

What are your rights when your takeaway order is wrong?

What are your rights when your takeaway order is wrong?

What are your rights when your takeaway order is incorrect?

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Bolton dad ‘turned on heels and ran’ after throwing lighter at police

Astley Bridge Police Station, where Inspector Tariq Butt used a computer to access restricted documents

Astley Bridge Police Station, where Inspector Tariq Butt used a computer to access restricted documents

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

Misconduct as police officer had career break then took up World Cup security role

The suspected assault occurred at Moss Bank Park

The suspected assault occurred at Moss Bank Park

Police investigation after toddler assaulted in park

Clough & Willis has kept its rating

Clough & Willis has kept its rating

Law firm retains members of scheme reflecting its 'highest standards'

The caravans at Harper Green Playing Fields

The caravans at Harper Green Playing Fields

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller

Eviction notice served after Travellers move on to playing fields

Travellers in Farnworth

Travellers in Farnworth

Travellers move to playing fields as group told to leave park just 3 miles away

Do you have a dog or a cat?

Do you have a dog or a cat?

What is the new Pet Abduction Act 2024? How long pet thieves could be jailed for

Children are required to use car seats until the age of 12 or until they are 135cm tall

Children are required to use car seats until the age of 12 or until they are 135cm tall

Expert reveals where you should place your child car seat to avoid a hefty fine

Do you have a dropped kerb in front of your house?

Do you have a dropped kerb in front of your house?

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Is it illegal to park on a dropped kerb outside your own house? Rules explained

Do you have a Blue Badge? Worthing making sure you know this.

Do you have a Blue Badge? Worthing making sure you know this.

Can you park anywhere if you have a blue badge? The rules and regulations

This is what can happen if you are responsible for blocking a fire exit

This is what can happen if you are responsible for blocking a fire exit

Can you be fined for blocking a fire exit in the UK? The rules you need to know

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

The survey of 1,000 British homeowners revealed that 33.9% of respondents have a strained relationship with their neighbours as a result of their extension.

The survey of 1,000 British homeowners revealed that 33.9% of respondents have a strained relationship with their neighbours as a result of their extension.

Can my neighbour stop my extension? What to do if they raise an objection

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?

Did you know about these Highway Code rules when it comes to parking on roads in the UK?

Did you know about these Highway Code rules when it comes to parking on roads in the UK?

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Can you be fined for parking on corners of the road? These are the rules

Do you often see cars attempting to park under a bridge?

Do you often see cars attempting to park under a bridge?

Is it illegal to park under a bridge and can you be fined? These are the rules

Lorraine Stratton Webb says she has seen encouraging signs

Lorraine Stratton Webb says she has seen encouraging signs

Law firm reports 'encouraging' surge in house transfers

Noisy neighbours can turn life into a nightmare, especially when they make excessive noise late at night

Noisy neighbours can turn life into a nightmare, especially when they make excessive noise late at night

Noisy neighbours: How late is too late to be making noise?

Councils can investigate complaints of statutory nuisance to tackle noise produced at any time of day or night.

Councils can investigate complaints of statutory nuisance to tackle noise produced at any time of day or night.

What can I do about my noisy neighbours - and how do I complain?

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

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

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

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

Graduate paralegal Ellise Taylor

Graduate paralegal Ellise Taylor

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Bolton law firm fires domestic abuse warning with Euro 2024 set to begin

In most cases neighbours will be accommodating and allow you access for any works or repairs that need to be carried out, but if they don't here is what to do.

In most cases neighbours will be accommodating and allow you access for any works or repairs that need to be carried out, but if they don't here is what to do.

Can a neighbour refuse access for maintenance or repairs? What are your rights

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

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

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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?

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

Beachgoers should make sure they don't take shells or pebbles home from the beach

Beachgoers should make sure they don't take shells or pebbles home from the beach

5 little-known illegal activities you should avoid doing on UK beaches

If you own the fence and it is within your boundary your neighbour is not allowed to move it or take it down.

If you own the fence and it is within your boundary your neighbour is not allowed to move it or take it down.

Can my neighbour take my fence down? The rules and regulations you need to know

The question of whether neighbours have to go halves when paying for a fence

The question of whether neighbours have to go halves when paying for a fence

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Does my neighbour have to pay for half of the fence? The legalities to consider

Fly-tipping is a blight on streets across the UK

Fly-tipping is a blight on streets across the UK

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Is it illegal to fly tip on your own land? Everything you need to know

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

If a neighbour enters your garden without permission, it could be classed as trespassing

If a neighbour enters your garden without permission, it could be classed as trespassing

Do I have to allow my neighbour access to my garden? This is what the law says

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

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

Rafia Faruk will be helping people to make wills

Rafia Faruk will be helping people to make wills

Law firm to help create new wills in aid of 'an amazing cause'

Here is the law in the UK regarding footballs in neighbouring gardens

Here is the law in the UK regarding footballs in neighbouring gardens

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Can a neighbour keep my kid's football if it accidently lands in their garden?

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

Check to see if you can hang or attach items to a neighbour's fence.

Check to see if you can hang or attach items to a neighbour's fence.

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Can my neighbour hang or attach things to my fence? Check the simple rules

How do I check if someone is using my WiFi?

How do I check if someone is using my WiFi?

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Can my neighbour legally use my WiFi without permission in the UK?

More than half (55%) have admitted to not reading the Highway Code since passing their driving test, according to a recent survey conducted by GoCompare.

More than half (55%) have admitted to not reading the Highway Code since passing their driving test, according to a recent survey conducted by GoCompare.

Is it illegal to ignore the Highway Code? The rules you should never ignore