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L-R: mfg Solicitors' Andrew Chandler, Iain Morrison and Alex Phillips

Worcestershire law firm named among best in the country

mfg Solicitors senior associate Phil Hunt has issued a warning

mfg Solicitors senior associate Phil Hunt has issued a warning

Landlords urged to be aware of their legal rights

Current laws allow people to purchase fireworks between October 15 and November 10, December 26 to 31, and three days before Diwali and Chinese New Year

Current laws allow people to purchase fireworks between October 15 and November 10, December 26 to 31, and three days before Diwali and Chinese New Year

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Firework restrictions petition with a million signatures handed in

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

Dr Chris Monaghan, head of law and principal lecturer in law at the University of Worcester, will explore the role of the judiciary in the 17th century

Dr Chris Monaghan, head of law and principal lecturer in law at the University of Worcester, will explore the role of the judiciary in the 17th century

Expert to discuss role of judges during reigns of James I and Charles I

Kennedy Langley, a family law expert at Worcester-based mfg Solicitors, has warned parents to seek legal advice before travelling abroad with their children this half-term

Kennedy Langley, a family law expert at Worcester-based mfg Solicitors, has warned parents to seek legal advice before travelling abroad with their children this half-term

Separated parents warned to seek legal advice over taking children abroad

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

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

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

34 per cent of employers in the UK are confused about the new Employment Rights Bill

34 per cent of employers in the UK are confused about the new Employment Rights Bill

Employment Rights Bill: UK employers unsure on new laws

It is not advised to begin filling in potholes yourself

It is not advised to begin filling in potholes yourself

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

Monsur Ahmed Chowdhury has appealed the Home Office's decision

Monsur Ahmed Chowdhury has appealed the Home Office's decision

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'I fear I might be killed if I am forced to return home because I'm gay'

University of Worcester graduates Daniel Williams (left) and Phil Harris (right) have been promoted to partners at Quality Solicitors Parkinson Wright

University of Worcester graduates Daniel Williams (left) and Phil Harris (right) have been promoted to partners at Quality Solicitors Parkinson Wright

University of Worcester graduates become partners at law firm

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

The law to create safe zones outside abortion clinics will come into effect in England and Wales on October 31

The law to create safe zones outside abortion clinics will come into effect in England and Wales on October 31

Safe zones outside abortion clinics to come into effect in England and Wales

PRISON: HMP Hewell inmates are leaving prison early.

PRISON: HMP Hewell inmates are leaving prison early.

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How many prisoners are leaving Worcestershire's prisons early?

Michelle O'Connor, a director at Worcester-based Pineapple Recruitment has issued a warning to the hospitality sector ahead of the new 'Tipping Act'

Michelle O'Connor, a director at Worcester-based Pineapple Recruitment has issued a warning to the hospitality sector ahead of the new 'Tipping Act'

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Recruitment expert warns restaurants and pubs of imminent law changes

Hayward Wright managing director Alistair Hayward-Wright (left) pictured with Ansell Munden managing director Paul Moore (right)

Hayward Wright managing director Alistair Hayward-Wright (left) pictured with Ansell Munden managing director Paul Moore (right)

Worcester accountancy firm expands with new acquisition

mfg Solicitors senior associate Phil Hunt has offered his guidance to brownfield site owners

mfg Solicitors senior associate Phil Hunt has offered his guidance to brownfield site owners

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Solicitor urges landowners to consider green energy opportunities

What can I do if my neighbour's tree is dangerous?

What can I do if my neighbour's tree is dangerous?

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Is there a legal height on garden trees in the UK? Here is the law

Parents of children who miss out on school will face higher fines

Parents of children who miss out on school will face higher fines

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Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England from today

Parents of children who miss out on school will face higher fines

Parents of children who miss out on school will face higher fines

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Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England from today

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

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?

10 bizarre laws you might have broken from flying a kite to handling a salmon

10 bizarre laws you might have broken from flying a kite to handling a salmon

10 bizarre UK laws you may have broken from flying a kite to handling a salmon

Worcester Defend Our Juries activists held placards outside the Combined Courts

Worcester Defend Our Juries activists held placards outside the Combined Courts

Worcester Crown Court

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Juries conscience group protests outside courthouses with placards

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

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

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

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

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

How high can a garden fence between neighbours be 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?

Mary McAneny is a solicitor within the Private Client department at Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors

Mary McAneny is a solicitor within the Private Client department at Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors

Legal advice for unmarried property owners looking to protect inheritance

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.

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.

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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?

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?

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

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

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

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.

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

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?

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

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

There are several other bin related fines households need to watch out for including overfilling your bins and leaving them out on non-collection days.

There are several other bin related fines households need to watch out for including overfilling your bins and leaving them out on non-collection days.

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Can I be fined for not recycling? Legalities around recycling bins to consider

VICTORY: Mike Perkins is now allowed to park Bunty - the 1972 Ford Transit Landliner CI Motorhome - on his drive

VICTORY: Mike Perkins is now allowed to park Bunty - the 1972 Ford Transit Landliner CI Motorhome - on his drive

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This is how much council's driveway motorhome court battle cost taxpayers

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

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.

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

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

New mfg Solicitors partner and litigation expert Kevin Morgan and department head Kirsten Bridgewater

New mfg Solicitors partner and litigation expert Kevin Morgan and department head Kirsten Bridgewater

Worcester law firm announces litigation expert as new partner

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sophie Enright, 14, from Birmingham, visited Gannow Farm on April 3 and less than a week later fell ill.

Sophie Enright, 14, from Birmingham, visited Gannow Farm on April 3 and less than a week later fell ill.

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Over 80 people seeking legal action after falling severely ill at petting farm

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

Trespassing law differs in Scotland and England

Trespassing law differs in Scotland and England

Can you be arrested for trespassing in the UK? Everything you need to know