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A DPD driver had won an employment tribunal against DPD

Employment tribunal

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DPD pays £20k to local driver after colleagues 'gossiped behind their back'

Heidi Alexander is looking to reform fast-track Single Justice Procedure

Heidi Alexander is looking to reform fast-track Single Justice Procedure

Heidi Alexander hits out at misuse of fast-track Single Justice Procedure cases

Disposable vapes will be banned in 8 months

Disposable vapes will be banned in 8 months

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Date for vape ban issued amid ‘deeply worrying’ teenage trend

Plans to close a Swindon cinema have been opposed by the landlords which own the buildings

Plans to close a Swindon cinema have been opposed by the landlords which own the buildings

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Landlords try to stop cinema's plan to close 'commercially unviable' Swindon site

Zoe Mitchell and Owen Dunn

Zoe Mitchell and Owen Dunn

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Owen Dunn's mother calls for change in law protecting son's killer

Emma King campaigning for stricter domestic homicide laws

Emma King campaigning for stricter domestic homicide laws

Sister of murdered woman makes emotional plea

Sian O'Callaghan's mum says she's 'not done campaigning' after award win

Sian O'Callaghan's mum says she's 'not done campaigning' after award win

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Sian O'Callaghan's mum says she's 'not done campaigning' after award win

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

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

What the law says on the height of garden trees in the UK

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

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

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

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

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

Property managers at Wellington House have said many serious safety issues have now been fixed

Property managers at Wellington House have said many serious safety issues have now been fixed

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Flats 'upholding highest standards' despite residents complaints

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?

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?

Festivalgoers are being warned of ticket scams

Festivalgoers are being warned of ticket scams

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Festivalgoers warned of ticket scams to look out for this summer

Escape Room HQ, John Tanner's new business

Escape Room HQ, John Tanner's new business

Escape rooms staff 'owed hundreds in wages' when they lost their jobs

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.

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

Residents living in Wellington House have complained about maintenance issues for many years

Residents living in Wellington House have complained about maintenance issues for many years

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Residents look to takeover flats attracting 'the worst of Swindon'

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.

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Can I report my neighbour for a messy garden? The rules you need to know

Some drivers have been caught out when parking for short periods in the Campanile Hotel car park

Some drivers have been caught out when parking for short periods in the Campanile Hotel car park

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Fined drivers fume over 'unclear parking rules' at Swindon hotel

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.

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Can my neighbour sue me for making noise? The rules and regulations to consider

Dough&Co Pizza in Regent Circus has lost another employment tribunal

Dough&Co Pizza in Regent Circus has lost another employment tribunal

Closed pizza restaurant 'made unlawful deductions' from staff wages

More people were at risk of losing their home last year than the previous year

More people were at risk of losing their home last year than the previous year

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Missed mortgage payments on the rise in Swindon

Drivers in Swindon say they have been caught out by parking rules in one retailer's car park

Drivers in Swindon say they have been caught out by parking rules in one retailer's car park

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Outrage at parking rules in popular Swindon retail car park

Recycling Technologies invented a way to turn hard-to-recycle plastic waste into a new material that could be re-used

Recycling Technologies invented a way to turn hard-to-recycle plastic waste into a new material that could be re-used

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Scores of staff awarded compensation by collapsed Swindon firm

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?

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?

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.

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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

Although it's rare that taking things from a skip is considered stealing, there is still a risk that taking materials from a skip could be seen as theft, according to Skip Hire UK.

Although it's rare that taking things from a skip is considered stealing, there is still a risk that taking materials from a skip could be seen as theft, according to Skip Hire UK.

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Is it illegal to take waste out of a skip? The law you should know on skip diving

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

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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 a criminal record or large fine

Financials Direct

Financials Direct

Why HMRC starts tax investigations for self-employed individuals

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)

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Brits urged to do one simple check this Easter Bank Holiday or risk being fined

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?

All aboard! Providing staff with free buses to beat commuter stress

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?

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

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 for driving with dog in the car. (Canva)

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 for driving with dog in the car. (Canva)

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Drivers face £5,000 fine for how they drive with a dog in the car

When you can and cannot park on the pavement - and the fine you can expect

When you can and cannot park on the pavement - and the fine you can expect

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When you can and cannot park on the pavement - and the fine you can expect

The DVLA is warning drivers to make sure their licence plates are correct

The DVLA is warning drivers to make sure their licence plates are correct

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Drivers warned how their number plate could hit them with £1,000 fine

Inside an Amazon warehouse

Inside an Amazon warehouse

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Amazon landed with £27million fine for 'excessively surveiling workers'

With the UK's heating crisis

With the UK's heating crisis

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

Thousands of women were potentially put at risk by the failings.

Thousands of women were potentially put at risk by the failings.

Two people ‘harmed’ after Wiltshire Police failings

Translators from an agency used by Wiltshire Police are fighting for workers' rights

Translators from an agency used by Wiltshire Police are fighting for workers' rights

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Translators at Wiltshire Police set to take legal action against employer

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

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

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?

Former Optiplan Kitchens employees have reportedly been awarded thousands.

Former Optiplan Kitchens employees have reportedly been awarded thousands.

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Hundreds of ex-employees at major kitchen firm awarded compensation

Wiltshire Police have apologised after additional failures revealed.

Wiltshire Police have apologised after additional failures revealed.

Wiltshire Police apologise as more domestic abuse failures found

Protestors gathered outside Swindon Crown Court on Monday to raise awareness of jury rights

Protestors gathered outside Swindon Crown Court on Monday to raise awareness of jury rights

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Protestors gather outside Swindon Crown Court

It is only legal to sell e-cigarettes to those over 18, but their bright colours and sweet flavours can attract children.

It is only legal to sell e-cigarettes to those over 18, but their bright colours and sweet flavours can attract children.

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Two Swindon shops caught selling e-cigarettes to underage child

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