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Tracey Dowling was left with paranoia and nightmares after a dental treatment went wrong

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Woman was 'scared to eat' and 'had nightmares' after dental veneers went wrong

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

The Civic Centre in Newport. Credit: LDRS

The Civic Centre in Newport. Credit: LDRS

Backing for councillor who emailed boss about employee’s ‘offensive’ comments

Stock image of a adult care home worker

Stock image of a adult care home worker

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Adult care home worker removed from register after serious dishonest conduct proven

An adult social care worker from Newport has been suspended pending removal from the register

An adult social care worker from Newport has been suspended pending removal from the register

Former adult care home worker facing allegations of using card without permission

Christchurch Viewpoint in Newport

Christchurch Viewpoint in Newport

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Travellers set up illegal camp on city beauty spot

Martyn’s Law should balance 'protection of life (with) protection of our way of life', Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has pledged.

Martyn’s Law should balance 'protection of life (with) protection of our way of life', Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has pledged.

What is Martyn’s Law? How the public could be better protected from terrorism

Councillor Maureen Powell with her late husband John who hadn't seen a GP in person in the six months before his death.

Councillor Maureen Powell with her late husband John who hadn't seen a GP in person in the six months before his death.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Widow told she could have to wait five weeks for husband's post-mortem examination

CJCH Solicitors in Blackwood is offering a free legal advice day

CJCH Solicitors in Blackwood is offering a free legal advice day

Caerphilly borough law firm hosting free legal advice day

An adult social care worker from Newport has been suspended pending removal from the register following a fitness to practice hearing

An adult social care worker from Newport has been suspended pending removal from the register following a fitness to practice hearing

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Adult social care worker immediately suspended following fitness hearing

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?

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

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

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

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

Court dismisses man's attempt to reopen animal cruelty case

Court dismisses man's attempt to reopen animal cruelty case

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Court dismisses man's attempt to reopen animal cruelty case

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?

Can you be fined for parking on corners of the road? These are the rules

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

An inquest into the death of a 15-year-old teenager from Abersychan has been ruled 'an accident'

An inquest into the death of a 15-year-old teenager from Abersychan has been ruled 'an accident'

Coroner's Court

Death of teenager who fell from quarry ruled an 'accident', inquest finds

Do you wear a helmet when riding a bicycle?

Do you wear a helmet when riding a bicycle?

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

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

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.

Can I be fined for not recycling? Legalities around recycling bins to consider

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

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

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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

Watch as two hooded individuals were caught on camera using an angle grinder to cut down a speed camera in Treboeth, Swansea.

Watch as two hooded individuals were caught on camera using an angle grinder to cut down a speed camera in Treboeth, Swansea.

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Police offer £1000 reward after 3 speed cameras cut down in South Wales

The question of whether neighbours have to go halves when paying for a fence

The question of whether neighbours have to go halves when paying for a fence

Does my neighbour have to pay for half of the fence? The legalities to consider

Attachments on fences without explicit consent could lead to legal disputes and trespassing issues.

Attachments on fences without explicit consent could lead to legal disputes and trespassing issues.

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Can I remove things my neighbour has attached to my fence? How to resolve the issue

His Honour Nicholas Cooke spoke at the Cardiff Business Club

His Honour Nicholas Cooke spoke at the Cardiff Business Club

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Former Cardiff Recorder calls for justice system review

A number of people have backed the legal action that will be discussed at the Hay Festival

A number of people have backed the legal action that will be discussed at the Hay Festival

Lawyers to discuss alleged pollution at Hay Festival

It is not advised to begin filling potholes yourself

It is not advised to begin filling potholes yourself

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

Here is what happens to those who litter in England, Scotland and Wales

Here is what happens to those who litter in England, Scotland and Wales

What happens if you get caught littering in the UK? See action taken

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?

This drone image shows camper vans and caravans in the Dell car park, Chepstow.

This drone image shows camper vans and caravans in the Dell car park, Chepstow.

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Image shows how car park was transformed into Travellers' camp site

Bank Street Car Park Chepstow

Bank Street Car Park Chepstow

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Travellers set up encampment at town's car park and refuse to move

An independent investigation concluded that there is

An independent investigation concluded that there is

South Wales Police

Investigation declares 'no evidence' that officers' actions caused man's death

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.

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.

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

Lawtech is growing across the UK, with five companies in Wales

Lawtech is growing across the UK, with five companies in Wales

Leading the charge: Wales highlighted in lawtech innovation

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

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 firm over Wye pollution

People are being urged to write their wills

People are being urged to write their wills

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Newport law firm's call to action over unwritten wills

You you can be fined up to £130 for parking on the pavement in certain circumstances.

You you can be fined up to £130 for parking on the pavement in certain circumstances.

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Is it illegal to park on the pavement in Wales and can you be fined?

Stock image of a care home worker

Stock image of a care home worker

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Care home worker suspended following fitness to practice hearing

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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Dad of soldier who died in training wants MoD prosecuted for corporate manslaughter

Guiding you and your family to resolve disputes in or out of the courtroom.

Guiding you and your family to resolve disputes in or out of the courtroom.

Can you have a ‘good divorce’?

David Standingford believes he has broken years of legal precedent regarding Royal Mail

David Standingford believes he has broken years of legal precedent regarding Royal Mail

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Driver slashes £1,000 speeding fine after convincing court Royal Mail doesn't deliver

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

Thomas Bates died after drowning in Chepstow

Thomas Bates died after drowning in Chepstow

'Superstar' dad-to-be died after drowning in river, inquest told

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

Photograph of the Caerphilly Skip Hire site. Credit: via PDEW

Photograph of the Caerphilly Skip Hire site. Credit: via PDEW

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Businessman and council locked in legal battle over skip storage site

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