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Broadway House in Hereford's Broad Street where law firm Leigh Day will have its office and inset, partner at the firm Oliver Holland

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Big announcement from law firm behind legal action on river Wye

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

The building threatened with demolition is behind a former takeaway in Leominster, subject of a separate planning bid by Martin Rohde

The building threatened with demolition is behind a former takeaway in Leominster, subject of a separate planning bid by Martin Rohde

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'Jail or fines' threat to Herefordshire builder over half-built house

The Madley caravan site seen in April, and below, the previous September

The Madley caravan site seen in April, and below, the previous September

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Fight to keep 20 mobile homes on Herefordshire site

The new Flames in Commercial Road, Hereford

The new Flames in Commercial Road, Hereford

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Why they don't want this Hereford takeaway to get late-night opening

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

The entrance to Homme Soft Fruit and inset, aerial view of its packhouse and yard

The entrance to Homme Soft Fruit and inset, aerial view of its packhouse and yard

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Herefordshire fruit grower warned over potentially unsafe yard

Leigh Day's mailshot sent to Herefordshire households, and inset, the firm's partner Oliver Holland

Leigh Day's mailshot sent to Herefordshire households, and inset, the firm's partner Oliver Holland

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Huge number of people join river Wye legal claim

The location of Pichells Place near Ledbury

The location of Pichells Place near Ledbury

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Herefordshire conservatory firm run from 'agricultural' house for 19 years

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

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

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

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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?

The boarded-up frontage of the Three Counties Hotel in Belmont Road

The boarded-up frontage of the Three Counties Hotel in Belmont Road

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Update on travellers who set up camp at Hereford hotel

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?

Travellers' caravans can be seen through the high fencing now in front of the former Three Counties Hotel, Hereford

Travellers' caravans can be seen through the high fencing now in front of the former Three Counties Hotel, Hereford

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Travellers set up surprise encampment at Hereford hotel

Eddy Parkinson says dozens of parents in the county have run out of options

Eddy Parkinson says dozens of parents in the county have run out of options

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Herefordshire's election candidates back call for children's services inquiry

Shooters Bar in Leominster

Shooters Bar in Leominster

Herefordshire bar could lose its licence after 'large-scale disorder'

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

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

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

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

Travellers' caravans at The Pastures

Travellers' caravans at The Pastures

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New Hereford site for travellers' 'unauthorised encampment'

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

Fly-tipping is a criminal offence and can result in imprisonment and/or unlimited fines

Fly-tipping is a criminal offence and can result in imprisonment and/or unlimited fines

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Can you be fined for fly-tipping? What happens if you're caught dumping rubbish

The pillars of tax compliance and obligations, are not for the faint of heart.

The pillars of tax compliance and obligations, are not for the faint of heart.

The tax labyrinth: A thrilling journey through compliance, enforcement, and reporting

The Ruby Chinese takeaway in central Hereford

The Ruby Chinese takeaway in central Hereford

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'Immigration and money offences' at this Hereford takeaway

Fencing has recently gon e up around the Three Counties Hotel

Fencing has recently gon e up around the Three Counties Hotel

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Plan to STOP Hereford's Three Counties Hotel demolition revealed

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.

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

City councillors Jeremy Milln (left) and Sarah Murray are unhappy at PCC John Campion's (centre) flyer

City councillors Jeremy Milln (left) and Sarah Murray are unhappy at PCC John Campion's (centre) flyer

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Claims that police chief's Herefordshire flyer 'crossed a line'

Edward Kowal at the Hereford car park machines that wouldn't sell him a ticket

Edward Kowal at the Hereford car park machines that wouldn't sell him a ticket

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Hereford man's parking fine spirals as he fights on 'for justice'

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

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

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Avara hits back over Wye pollution: legal move 'has no merit'

Pete Reddings with his coracle by the river Wye in Hereford

Pete Reddings with his coracle by the river Wye in Hereford

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'Hundreds of millions of pounds' claim against Herefordshire firm over Wye

Is my neighbour legally obliged to return my football if it lands on their property

Is my neighbour legally obliged to return my football if it lands on their property

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Is it illegal to go into someone's garden to get your football back?

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

Are rats and mice legally protected in the UK? The law surrounding wild rodents

Police are asking people to be considerate with their parking when dropping off children at schools

Police are asking people to be considerate with their parking when dropping off children at schools

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Police warning to Hereford parents who drop off their children at school

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?

Herefordshire's CCTV control room

Herefordshire's CCTV control room

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'This is why we don't let Herefordshire councillors see CCTV footage'

Police at the Mifflin plant following the accident in 2019

Police at the Mifflin plant following the accident in 2019

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Six-figure fine for Herefordshire steel firm where worker was killed

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?

The approach to The Sycamores, Little Birch and inset, a view of the cottage

The approach to The Sycamores, Little Birch and inset, a view of the cottage

Herefordshire man with 'no local connection' can stay in house

Herefordshire Council's Plough Lane headquarters

Herefordshire Council's Plough Lane headquarters

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Why has council tax and benefit fraud shot up in Herefordshire?

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?

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

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

The Razbari restaurant in Eign Street, Hereford and licensing subcommittee chair Coun Polly Andrews

The Razbari restaurant in Eign Street, Hereford and licensing subcommittee chair Coun Polly Andrews

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Hereford curry house pays price for illegal worker

Ellen is able to advise clients on all matters arising out of what can be a daunting area of law.

Ellen is able to advise clients on all matters arising out of what can be a daunting area of law.

Coulson Read Lewis Solicitors introduce new Private Client Solicitor, Ellen Watkins

Nitrous oxide is banned from today (November 8)

Nitrous oxide is banned from today (November 8)

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Ban on 'dangerous' laughing gas begins today as it becomes a class C drug

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

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

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

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Laughing gas to become illegal within weeks amid tougher jail sentences

Hereford Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Association chairman John Jones

Hereford Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Association chairman John Jones

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What Herefordshire taxi drivers think of new licensing deal

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

Parking in your neighbour's driveway and not maintaining your house's gutters and drains are some of the laws you could be breaking without realising.

Parking in your neighbour's driveway and not maintaining your house's gutters and drains are some of the laws you could be breaking without realising.

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10 laws you may be unknowingly breaking at home (and the fines they'll cost you)

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.

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Is it illegal to drive with your car's inside lights on?

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