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L-R: Mike Wilson, Helen Bunker, John Cole, Jacky Cole and Bruce Potter

'Totemic' figure in city's legal community celebrates 60 years at firm

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

Firework restrictions petition with a million signatures handed in

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

The legal dispute centres on two patents secured by US firm Moderna

The legal dispute centres on two patents secured by US firm Moderna

Covid-19 vaccine patent legal dispute concludes with split ruling

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

Law firm Hedges has opened a new office in Chipping Norton

Law firm Hedges has opened a new office in Chipping Norton

Historic Oxfordshire law firm unveils new Chipping Norton office

A record number of same-sex couples in Oxfordshire got married in 2022, new figures show.

A record number of same-sex couples in Oxfordshire got married in 2022, new figures show.

Record number of same-sex couples in Oxfordshire tie the knot

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.

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

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 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

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?

A jury being discharged is a term some people might not be aware of

A jury being discharged is a term some people might not be aware of

What does it mean when a jury is discharged? Everything 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?

Do you wear a helmet when riding a bicycle?

Do you wear a helmet when riding a bicycle?

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Is it legal to ride a bicycle without a helmet? This is what you need to know

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How often does your local ice cream van come down your street?

How often does your local ice cream van come down your street?

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What are the rules on ice cream van chimes? This is what the law says

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

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

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

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

Paul Corrie has been permanently banned from teaching after conviction.

Paul Corrie has been permanently banned from teaching after conviction.

Former Oxfordshire headteacher permanently banned

Oxford jurors are set to benefit from a counselling pilot.

Oxford jurors are set to benefit from a counselling pilot.

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Oxford jurors set to benefit from free counselling after major court cases

Thames Valley Police have released CCTV images of two men with whom they wish to speak.

Thames Valley Police have released CCTV images of two men with whom they wish to speak.

CCTV images released of attempted burglary in Wallingford

The RCPCH said amendments needed to be made to the law in England and Northern Ireland to rule out 'grey areas' for smacking children

The RCPCH said amendments needed to be made to the law in England and Northern Ireland to rule out 'grey areas' for smacking children

What is the law on smacking children in England? Paediatricians urge for change

Financials Direct

Financials Direct

Why HMRC starts tax investigations for self-employed individuals

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?

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

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.

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

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

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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?

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

The offence of coercive control recognises that domestic abuse is not limited to physical violence

The offence of coercive control recognises that domestic abuse is not limited to physical violence

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It is illegal for your partner to do these 10 things in a relationship

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

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

These are your rights for broadband costs whilst working from home.

These are your rights for broadband costs whilst working from home.

Could you get a payment towards your broadband if you work from home? Check here

The most common assets people pay capital gains tax on are shares, securities and property

The most common assets people pay capital gains tax on are shares, securities and property

A summary of Capital Gains Tax

Anyone earning below a certain amount will no longer be able to have their family join them to live in the UK

Anyone earning below a certain amount will no longer be able to have their family join them to live in the UK

New Tory 'cost of loving' law threatens to split up thousands of UK couples

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?

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

With the UK's heating crisis

With the UK's heating crisis

Is your landlord breaking the law? What to expect from yours this winter

Don't get caught out recycling incorrectly this Christmas - how to avoid getting a fine by your local council

Don't get caught out recycling incorrectly this Christmas - how to avoid getting a fine by your local council

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If you ignore these recycling rules over Christmas you could be fined up to £400

Have you seen him?

Have you seen him?

Police ask for help in tracing Bicester teenager missing since Sunday