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What is heritage crime?

Heritage crime, as defined by Historic England, is any offence which harms the value of heritage assets and their settings. Heritage assets are sites which are considered to have value to the heritage of England. Such sites include – • Listed bu...

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The dog next door is always barking, what can I do?

You should speak to your neighbour about the problem as they may not be aware that it is happening. Unless there is any evidence of the dog being mistreated then the RSPCA will not be able to help. If you do believe that the dog is being mistrea......

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How can I find out when my case is being heard?

If you are a witness in the case, you can: Contact the Officer in the Case, Contact the Witness Liaison Department – (the name of this department can differ from force to force), Contact the court directly. If you are a defendant, you ca......

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What does a green P plate on a car mean?

A green P plate on a vehicle means that the person driving has only recently passed their test. Extra consideration should be given to cars displaying a P plate....

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