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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

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

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

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?

Divorce numbers are down but unlikely due to wedded bliss.

Divorce numbers are down but unlikely due to wedded bliss.

Legal firm sees rise in family law cases despite drop in national divorce rate

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?

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

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

The RSPCA has thanked Ellesmere Port MP Justin Madders for his help in securing a ban on live exports from Great Britain.

The RSPCA has thanked Ellesmere Port MP Justin Madders for his help in securing a ban on live exports from Great Britain.

RSPCA thanks Ellesmere Port MP for help securing live export ban

Check to see if you can hang or attach items to a neighbour's fence.

Check to see if you can hang or attach items to a neighbour's fence.

Can my neighbour hang or attach things to my fence? Check the simple rules

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

tax deductions Financials Direct

tax deductions Financials Direct

Top 10 tax deductions every small business owner should know

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.

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

The Oliver & Co Solicitors team accept their award in London.

The Oliver & Co Solicitors team accept their award in London.

Chester law firm secures prestigious industry award

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

Wills and Probate lawyer Matthew Skeels.

Wills and Probate lawyer Matthew Skeels.

Expanding law practice issues warning over Wills

Students demonstrating their legal skills in the Mooting Competition.

Students demonstrating their legal skills in the Mooting Competition.

Chester Law School students impress at The Supreme Court

Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) help to ensure that the standards that detainees are kept in remain high.

Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) help to ensure that the standards that detainees are kept in remain high.

Volunteers wanted to check police custody standards

Nazrin Choudhury with Mark Manley and Sehar Hussain of Manleys Solicitors.

Nazrin Choudhury with Mark Manley and Sehar Hussain of Manleys Solicitors.

Chester law firm adds Oscar-nominated director to client list

Hugh James have acquired Chester-based firm The Roland Partnership.

Hugh James have acquired Chester-based firm The Roland Partnership.

Chester-based law firm to relocate to Manchester following acquisition

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?

Andrew Foley Jones, of Mackenzie Jones Solicitors

Andrew Foley Jones, of Mackenzie Jones Solicitors

New client boost for law firm after Chester city centre move

A relationships charity is expanding its services into Ellesmere Port.

A relationships charity is expanding its services into Ellesmere Port.

Charity's family mediation service extended into Ellesmere Port

Andrea Todd and Megan Cowan

Andrea Todd and Megan Cowan

Law school in Chester nominated for prestigious award

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

Mrs Justice Yip and Ruth Sutton from the University of Chester meet with delegates.

Mrs Justice Yip and Ruth Sutton from the University of Chester meet with delegates.

The University of Chester celebrates women's achievements in law

Dispersal order area map.

Dispersal order area map.

Dispersal order put in place for Chester city centre

Chester Magistrates Court

Chester Magistrates Court

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Chester woman fined for saying 'go back to your own country' to Syrian neighbour

Chester Magistrates Court

Chester Magistrates Court

Chester man admits having knife in public

Chester Railway Station

Chester Railway Station

Ellesmere Port man drunk and disorderly at Chester Station

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Man stopped on A41 in Cheshire banned from driving for three years

The team at Mackenzie Jones Solicitors

The team at Mackenzie Jones Solicitors

Legal firm moves into new Chester city centre offices

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

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

Rogue trader stock image

Rogue trader stock image

Cowboy builders using apps to scam Chester residents, trading standards warns

Annie Somerville and Sarah Ayliffe from Oliver & Co, winners of Best Place to Work category, pictured with Pippa Shepherd from Estgro, category sponsor

Annie Somerville and Sarah Ayliffe from Oliver & Co, winners of Best Place to Work category, pictured with Pippa Shepherd from Estgro, category sponsor

Employee-owned law firm wins Best Place to Work at national industry awards

Main image of the former DRB Group site in Deeside / Inset of a judge's gavel.

Main image of the former DRB Group site in Deeside / Inset of a judge's gavel.

Ex-workers at collapsed Deeside firm to receive payout after judge's ruling

A group of Travellers have vacated an unauthorised encampment at Wrexham Road Park and Ride.

A group of Travellers have vacated an unauthorised encampment at Wrexham Road Park and Ride.

Travellers vacate Wrexham Road Park and Ride site

Aaron & Partners Solicitors, Chester.

Aaron & Partners Solicitors, Chester.

Chester firm ranked among country's best in coveted legal guide

Disposable vapes are often sold in bright colours and in flavours such as bubblegum, pink lemonade and gummy bear.

Disposable vapes are often sold in bright colours and in flavours such as bubblegum, pink lemonade and gummy bear.

Disposable vapes

Ban on disposable vapes could be introduced in England as early as next week

Clive Pointon, Partner and Head of Wills, Trusts & Tax at Aaron & Partners.

Clive Pointon, Partner and Head of Wills, Trusts & Tax at Aaron & Partners.

National recognition for 'incredible' team at Chester law 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?

A Birchwood business is being prosecuted for its role in a blaze at a retirement village in 2019

A Birchwood business is being prosecuted for its role in a blaze at a retirement village in 2019

Businesses to be prosecuted over retirement village blaze

A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) concerning street drinking is now under public consultation.

A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) concerning street drinking is now under public consultation.

'Street drinking' Public Space Protection Order under consultation

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children shares advice.

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children shares advice.

What are the laws on leaving children on their own with no supervision?

Members of Spartac gymnastics club. From left to right: Anna, Arthur, Olivia, Sam, Ross, Dawn, Josh and Poppy.

Members of Spartac gymnastics club. From left to right: Anna, Arthur, Olivia, Sam, Ross, Dawn, Josh and Poppy.

Chester law firm helps young athletes reach world's largest gymnastics exhibition

Left to right - University of Chester law students Bradley Bennett, Annabel Priest and Kristie Royle.

Left to right - University of Chester law students Bradley Bennett, Annabel Priest and Kristie Royle.

University of Chester

Chester law students shortlisted for prestigious House of Commons award ceremony

Nick Clarke, Aaron & Partners' Senior Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution.

Nick Clarke, Aaron & Partners' Senior Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution.

Jobs and careers

Top Chester legal firm launches training programme for next generation of lawyers

Jade Ward and Edwin Duggan (Image: UGC)

Jade Ward and Edwin Duggan (Image: UGC)

New petition on parental responsibility 'direct consequence' of Jade's Law campaign

Mark Bergin will be Aaron & Partners Chief Operating Officer as the firm continues to grow.

Mark Bergin will be Aaron & Partners Chief Operating Officer as the firm continues to grow.

Top legal firm appoints new Chief Operating Officer to oversee growth

Concrete blocks have been installed at an entrance to Birchwood Forest Park

Concrete blocks have been installed at an entrance to Birchwood Forest Park

Anti-caravan measures installed at traveller hotspot at park in Cheshire

Stuart Scott-Goldstone, Head of Corporate and Commercial at Aaron & Partners.

Stuart Scott-Goldstone, Head of Corporate and Commercial at Aaron & Partners.

Chester law firm and partner in line for top industry awards

Left- Princess Diana with ex-butler Paul Burrell in 1997. right - Paul Burrell in 2016

Left- Princess Diana with ex-butler Paul Burrell in 1997. right - Paul Burrell in 2016

Diana’s ex-butler Paul Burrell receives apology and damages over phone hacking

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