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Have you any advice about personal safety during a night out?

Listed below are some steps that can be taken to ensure your personal safety: Never leave your bag or coat unattended in a pub or nightclub, it is an ideal place for thieves. Never leave your drink unattended, as it is very easy for someone t...

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Is it illegal to cut down a tree/hedge whilst there are birds nesting in it?

It is an offence to cut down a hedge or tree intentionally or recklessly whilst there are birds nesting in it. Reckless is a term often used in legal definitions. In this context it means that if you cut the tree down knowing there was a chance th......

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I have a problem with the traffic calming arrangements in my street/I would like to have traffic calming installed in my street. Who should I contact?

You should contact your local council who will be able to advise you on the traffic calming measures that are in place, or the process for getting traffic calming introduced in your area. See Related Information to find your local council....

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What is a hate crime or hate incident?

The definition of a hate crime is: Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice, based on a person's disability or perceived disability; race or perceived race; or religion ......

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