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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 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

Here's what residents think about the assisted dying bill

Here's what residents think about the assisted dying bill

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Assisted Dying Bill to be debated in Parliament - What Colchester residents think

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

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

Is it illegal to trick-or-treat in the UK? What the law says and advice

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

Payments - The legal action is centred around David Marchant

Payments - The legal action is centred around David Marchant

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Essex council set to take legal action against family of dead ex-chief exec

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

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?

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?

Tribunal - signage for Merville Barracks and Colchester Garrison

Tribunal - signage for Merville Barracks and Colchester Garrison

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Colchester Garrison employee sacked over 'fraudulent' expense claims

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

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

It is not advised to begin filling in potholes yourself

It is not advised to begin filling in potholes yourself

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Rwanda - Professor Theodore Konstadinides has given evidence to the House of Lords which opposes the government's 'Rwanda deal'

Rwanda - Professor Theodore Konstadinides has given evidence to the House of Lords which opposes the government's 'Rwanda deal'

'The UK is not a legal island' - The Essex Law professor opposing the Rwanda deal

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?

Making bad debts pay: clever tricks for struggling small firms to slash tax bills

Making bad debts pay: clever tricks for struggling small firms to slash tax bills

Making bad debts pay: clever tricks for struggling small firms to slash tax bills

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?

Advising - Sohan Sidhu, the partner and head of immigration for Ellisons Solicitors (Image: Canva)

Advising - Sohan Sidhu, the partner and head of immigration for Ellisons Solicitors (Image: Canva)

'Think twice' - North Essex firms could be fined £45k for employing an illegal worker

Advice - Students at One Colchester Community Hub's new law clinic

Advice - Students at One Colchester Community Hub's new law clinic

New Colchester law clinic launches to help 'improve access to justice' in the city

Tragic - coroner Lincoln Brookes passed on his condolences to parents Gertruda and James Kearney, who attended Monday's hearing remotely

Tragic - coroner Lincoln Brookes passed on his condolences to parents Gertruda and James Kearney, who attended Monday's hearing remotely

Premature Colchester baby who medics assumed was dead 'could have been saved'

Estates - There are several estates in Colchester that are still open to genuine claims (Image: Canva)

Estates - There are several estates in Colchester that are still open to genuine claims (Image: Canva)

Listed: The eight Colchester estates which remain unclaimed after residents' deaths

Users and dealers of nitrous oxide are to face tougher penalties.

Users and dealers of nitrous oxide are to face tougher penalties.

Laughing gas to become illegal within weeks amid tougher jail sentences

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?

Divorced and unmarried parents are at risk of child abduction charges for not having these three documents to go abroad with their kid

Divorced and unmarried parents are at risk of child abduction charges for not having these three documents to go abroad with their kid

Lawyer reveals the documents divorced parents need to travel with their kid

Proposal - Tough new laws have been debated in Parliament thanks to an expert from Essex

Proposal - Tough new laws have been debated in Parliament thanks to an expert from Essex

University of Essex

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Colchester professor helps women to stop 'online hate and abuse'

Revealed - Here is how Essex County Council spent £1.2M on personal injury claims

Revealed - Here is how Essex County Council spent £1.2M on personal injury claims

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Here's how much compensation council bosses paid injured Essex residents last year

Critical – David King has written to the Home Secretary asking for urgent action to be taken to assist migrants at the hotel

Critical – David King has written to the Home Secretary asking for urgent action to be taken to assist migrants at the hotel

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Claim asylum seekers staying at Colchester hotel subject to 'shameful lack of care'

Under pressure – the CQC downgraded its rating for Colchester Hospital's medical services, were staff shortages are causing major problems

Under pressure – the CQC downgraded its rating for Colchester Hospital's medical services, were staff shortages are causing major problems

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Lack of staff sees medical care at Colchester Hospital rated requires improvement

Unhappy – campaigner Will Bramhill has said the bollards discriminate against wheelchair users and the visually impaired

Unhappy – campaigner Will Bramhill has said the bollards discriminate against wheelchair users and the visually impaired

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Developer told to remove 'monstrosity' bollards from Colchester estate

In the 18-page document, officials noted scores of concerns including staff giving patients the wrong medication

In the 18-page document, officials noted scores of concerns including staff giving patients the wrong medication

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Inadequate Colchester care firm put patient to bed at 6pm as carer 'had long drive'

Hospital worker awarded £4k after tribunal found internal investigation 'inadequate'

Hospital worker awarded £4k after tribunal found internal investigation 'inadequate'

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Hospital worker awarded £4k after tribunal found 'inadequate' investigation

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

Online Safety Bill to make pro-self-harm content illegal (PA)

Online Safety Bill to make pro-self-harm content illegal (PA)

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Self-harm content to be criminalised in Online Safety Bill

Refresh – the guest speakers will give presentations on housing law and provide contacts for useful organisations

Refresh – the guest speakers will give presentations on housing law and provide contacts for useful organisations

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Landlords invited to information evening on housing law and how to serve tenants

Energy bill discount scam text - warning details what you need to look out for

Energy bill discount scam text - warning details what you need to look out for

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Energy bill discount scam text warning - what you need to look out for

The Humpty Dumpty pre-school has shown significant signs of improvement since its showing in February

The Humpty Dumpty pre-school has shown significant signs of improvement since its showing in February

Pre-school which was slammed in last inspection brought back up to speed

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

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See 6 shocking ways you might be breaking the law in your own garden

Family win legal battle against NHS trust after dad jumped from car park roof

Family win legal battle against NHS trust after dad jumped from car park roof

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Family win legal battle against NHS trust after dad jumped from car park roof

Archie Battersbee's life-support treatment can end, High Court judge rules

Archie Battersbee's life-support treatment can end, High Court judge rules

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Essex schoolboy's life-support treatment can end, High Court judge rules

Loved - Nick Alexander, with sister Zoe Alexander, who attended the trial in Paris

Loved - Nick Alexander, with sister Zoe Alexander, who attended the trial in Paris

Sister of Paris attacks victim: ‘We mustn’t hold on to hating Nick’s killers’

Three new UK driving laws and rules coming into effect in July 2022 . (PA)

Three new UK driving laws and rules coming into effect in July 2022 . (PA)

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3 new driving laws and rules coming into effect in July - all you need to know

Neglect - Michael Woods (credit: Tees Law/family of Michael Woods)

Neglect - Michael Woods (credit: Tees Law/family of Michael Woods)

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Inquest rules man's 'preventable' suicide at Colchester ward was neglect

Archie Battersbee's life support treatment should end, judge rules

Archie Battersbee's life support treatment should end, judge rules

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High Court judge rules Essex schoolboy's life support treatment should end

Photo of Lloyd Clarke, outside Attwellls Solicitors in Colchester

Photo of Lloyd Clarke, outside Attwellls Solicitors in Colchester

Attwells Solicitors receives Feefo 2022 Gold Trusted Service Award

At odds – Maria Wilby has taken a dim view of of the Home Office's plans to take migrants to Rwanda whilst their asylum applications are processed.

At odds – Maria Wilby has taken a dim view of of the Home Office's plans to take migrants to Rwanda whilst their asylum applications are processed.

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Refugee expert condemns Rwanda plan for migrants crossing the Channel

The incident happened on Wednesday evening

The incident happened on Wednesday evening

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Police attend McDonald's in Colchester High Street after alleged knife incident

Malcolm Cupis says he was threatened with being reported to police for trying to fill three jerry cans with fuel at a Tesco filling station in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Photo: Trevor Porter.

Malcolm Cupis says he was threatened with being reported to police for trying to fill three jerry cans with fuel at a Tesco filling station in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Photo: Trevor Porter.

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'Embarrassed' man stopped from using Tesco petrol station over little known rule

The chief executive gave the enquiry his full backing at a clinical commissioning group board meeting on Wednesday

The chief executive gave the enquiry his full backing at a clinical commissioning group board meeting on Wednesday

NHS boss backs inquiry into failings of mental health service