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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

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.

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

Disposable vapes will be banned in 8 months

Disposable vapes will be banned in 8 months

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Exact date for vape ban issued amid ‘deeply worrying’ teenage trend

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

The newest members of Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors’ Private Client team

The newest members of Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors’ Private Client team

Jobs and careers

Law firm Cartmell Shepherd strengthens team with five new appointments

PFK Property Management is hosting the event

PFK Property Management is hosting the event

Free event to help landlords understand new Renters Rights Bill

Nick Gutteridge, managing partner at Burnetts

Nick Gutteridge, managing partner at Burnetts

Burnetts Solicitors rated among best in the country

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

Carlisle-based Wragg Mark-Bell will hold free advice sessions on Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney in September

Carlisle-based Wragg Mark-Bell will hold free advice sessions on Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney in September

Carlisle law firm to hold free drop-in advice sessions next month

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

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Elon Musk wades into debate about crackdown on 'racist' online content in Cumbria

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

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

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

Have you been fined for speeding in a rental car?

Have you been fined for speeding in a rental car?

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

Lamont Pridmore

Lamont Pridmore

Building business resilience: The pivotal role of an accountant

PERN Legal are helping asylum seekers with legal advice.

PERN Legal are helping asylum seekers with legal advice.

Service offering legal advice to asylum seekers expands

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?

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?

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

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

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?

The law comes into effect this June

The law comes into effect this June

New microchipping law for cat owners and catteries imminent

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Trespassing law differs in Scotland and England

Trespassing law differs in Scotland and England

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

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 potholes myself in the UK? Here is the law

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

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

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?

Managing a business – Overcoming challenges

Managing a business – Overcoming challenges

Managing a business – Overcoming challenges

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

Unlock your business potential with powerful management information

Unlock your business potential with powerful management information

Unlock your business potential with powerful management information

The warning comes from expert Chris Bonnett from Gardening Express who has urged people to check whether trees in their garden are protected before carrying out work.

The warning comes from expert Chris Bonnett from Gardening Express who has urged people to check whether trees in their garden are protected before carrying out work.

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Warning issued to homeowners over 'huge' fines over trimming trees

Challenge 25 policy debated after alcohol refused at Tesco

Challenge 25 policy debated after alcohol refused at Tesco

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Alcohol policy sparks debate after 'baffling' experience at Tesco's

Only 1.8 million are currently claiming the allowance

Only 1.8 million are currently claiming the allowance

Unlock the marriage allowance: A tax break for married couples and civil partnerships

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?

The new rule for cat owners will soon be in line with compulsory dog microchipping in the UK

The new rule for cat owners will soon be in line with compulsory dog microchipping in the UK

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Cat owners given 3 month warning to avoid £500 fine ahead of new legislation

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

This complimentary service comes courtesy of Burnetts Solicitors

This complimentary service comes courtesy of Burnetts Solicitors

Free wills and power of attorney advice clinics offered by local firm

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.

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

Corporal Josh Hoole, of 1 Rifles, photographed here by his father Phillip during a Lake District walk.

Corporal Josh Hoole, of 1 Rifles, photographed here by his father Phillip during a Lake District walk.

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Soldier's dad wants MoD prosecuted for corporate manslaughter

Cpl Hoole was used to working in harsh climates, said his father Philip.

Cpl Hoole was used to working in harsh climates, said his father Philip.

Timeline of tragedy: the fatal collapses of soldiers on training exercises

Have you ever had to pay a Penalty Fare for boarding a train without a ticket?

Have you ever had to pay a Penalty Fare for boarding a train without a ticket?

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Is it illegal to board a train without a ticket in England? Penalty Fare explained

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?

Defend Our Juries protestors assembling outside Carlisle Crown Court yesterday morning (December 4)

Defend Our Juries protestors assembling outside Carlisle Crown Court yesterday morning (December 4)

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Activists assemble outside crown court urging jurors to 'use their conscience'

Everything you need to know about compliant diesel cars in 2023

Everything you need to know about compliant diesel cars in 2023

Everything you need to know about compliant diesel cars in 2023

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?

Complaint lodged to environmental watchdog over incinerator plans

Complaint lodged to environmental watchdog over incinerator plans

CARLISLE INCINERATOR

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Complaint lodged to environmental watchdog over incinerator

How do you choose the right accountant?

How do you choose the right accountant?

How do you choose the right accountant?