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Someone has parked their car and it is blocking my driveway, what shall I do?

If the vehicle is blocking access to your driveway you should first make enquiries with the neighbours to see if they know who the car belongs to, so they can move it. In most areas local councils have now taken on responsibility for enforcing p...

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I have received an email/letter/call from someone telling me that: (1) I am going to inherit some money (2) I have won a lottery (3) I can make money if I use my bank account to transfer some funds (4) a dating agency friend (who I haven't met) wants urgent funds for hospital bills/to come live in the UK/other desperate reason - what should I do?

This is almost certainly a scam and you should delete or ignore the communication. There are different versions of scams and you must remember- if something seems too good to be true, it usually is. Below are some examples of the methods scammers ......

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How do I get an injunction against my ex-partner and how much does it cost?

In order to get an injunction you will need to go before a Judge in the County Court. The Judge will hear the application and decide whether or not it is suitable to issue an injunction. At the first hearing the Judge will (more than likely) issu......

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Does the Hunting Act 2004 prohibit falconry?

Although the Act was mainly designed to impose a ban on fox hunting with hounds, it also deals with forms of hunting that are legal (known as 'exempted hunting' as it is exempt from the legal ban). Falconry hunting is exempt and is still allowed ......

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