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Changes - Leanne Parmenter, 32

Changes - Leanne Parmenter, 32

Domestic abuse survivor calls for Clare's Law reform after 'two month wait'

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John Fowlers LLP in Colchester has raised more than £60,000 through its will-writing scheme

John Fowlers LLP in Colchester has raised more than £60,000 through its will-writing scheme

Colchester law firm hits £60k fundraising milestone with will-writing scheme

Marjorie Robinson

Marjorie Robinson

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A trusted name in Brightlingsea enters an exciting new chapter

A campaign is ongoing to protect this Wivenhoe oak tree

A campaign is ongoing to protect this Wivenhoe oak tree

Update given as legal battle to save ancient Essex oak tree rages on

Social media - the creator 'yellowboxguru' shared the hack

Social media - the creator 'yellowboxguru' shared the hack

Video states 'legal loophole' could make Stansted parking fines unenforceable

Revealed - the unclaimed estates across North and Mid Essex

Revealed - the unclaimed estates across North and Mid Essex

Revealed - are you entitled to a share of more than 100 unclaimed estates in Essex?

Ring, Eufy and Blink are just some of the most popular video doorbells available

Ring, Eufy and Blink are just some of the most popular video doorbells available

Households warned over £1,000 fine if video doorbells break major UK privacy law

Jason Moore (centre) is serving life in prison with a minimum of 18 years for the murder of Robert Darby (top left) - but the official miscarriage of justice watchdog is investigating whether he was wrongly convicted

Jason Moore (centre) is serving life in prison with a minimum of 18 years for the murder of Robert Darby (top left) - but the official miscarriage of justice watchdog is investigating whether he was wrongly convicted

Essex Uncovered

Anger as 'innocent man' may have spent months behind bars due to Met delays

Neglect - A woman from Essex has been awarded £11,000 after years of tooth pain, decay and loss which wasn't picked up by her dentist

Neglect - A woman from Essex has been awarded £11,000 after years of tooth pain, decay and loss which wasn't picked up by her dentist

Essex woman awarded £11K after years of 'devastating' dental treatment and tooth loss

Canvey Island man Sonnie Keith was awarded a refund of over £5,000 on his legal aid contributions by Judge Richard Conley at Southend Crown Court

Canvey Island man Sonnie Keith was awarded a refund of over £5,000 on his legal aid contributions by Judge Richard Conley at Southend Crown Court

Dealer awarded £5k after racking up huge legal fees over 3g cannabis in Essex

Check to see if you could be fined for parking an parents and child space.

Check to see if you could be fined for parking an parents and child space.

Can you be fined for parking in a parent and child space? The legal rules

What is the maximum height of a garden fence in the UK?

What is the maximum height of a garden fence in the UK?

What is the legal height of a garden fence between neighbours in the UK?

What age can a child stay home alone? Here's what the NSPCC says

What age can a child stay home alone? Here's what the NSPCC says

What age can a child stay home alone? Here's what the NSPCC says

Have you ever been fined for parking on a pavement before?

Have you ever been fined for parking on a pavement before?

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

After an attack on prison officers at HMP Frankland, Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi was moved to Belmarsh prison

After an attack on prison officers at HMP Frankland, Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi was moved to Belmarsh prison

Prison officers call for Tasers to be allowed in UK's most dangerous prisons

Set for release - Michael Steele (left)

Set for release - Michael Steele (left)

Essex Boys killer set to be freed from prison despite attempt to block release

Have you recently become a dog owner or have you had one as a pet for a while? The laws you should know

Have you recently become a dog owner or have you had one as a pet for a while? The laws you should know

7 little-known pet laws that could land dog owners with hefty fines up to £5,000

Flower picking is covered under two acts of legislation: Under s4(3) of the Theft Act 1968; and The Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981

Flower picking is covered under two acts of legislation: Under s4(3) of the Theft Act 1968; and The Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981

Is it illegal to pick flowers in the UK? Law expert issues warning

What is the maximum height of a garden fence in the UK?

What is the maximum height of a garden fence in the UK?

How high can a garden fence between neighbours be in the UK?

What fence am I responsible for and can I make alterations to it if it isn't mine?

What fence am I responsible for and can I make alterations to it if it isn't mine?

What garden fence am I legally responsible for in the UK? All to know

Can I park on a dropped kerb in England, Scotland and Wales?

Can I park on a dropped kerb in England, Scotland and Wales?

Is it illegal to park your car in front of a driveway or on a dropped kerb?

If you own the fence and it is within your boundary your neighbour is not allowed to move it or take it down.

If you own the fence and it is within your boundary your neighbour is not allowed to move it or take it down.

Can my neighbour take my fence down? The rules and regulations you need to know

Tribute - Colchester MP Pam Cox paid tribute to the city's communities tackling knife crime

Tribute - Colchester MP Pam Cox paid tribute to the city's communities tackling knife crime

Pam Cox pays tribute to anti-knife crime campaigns across Colchester

Career - Alfie Rowland has had an astonishing career

Career - Alfie Rowland has had an astonishing career

Jobs and careers

From footballer, to film set crew, to solicitor - Meet Alfie Rowland

A previously issued visual prepared for the Hollywood-styled fairground to rival Disneyland which was once planned for Kent

A previously issued visual prepared for the Hollywood-styled fairground to rival Disneyland which was once planned for Kent

Firm behind planned 'UK Disneyland' near Essex taken to court by Paramount

Talented – Solomon Griffiths played in the Ipswich Town academy and was a boyhood Arsenal fan

Talented – Solomon Griffiths played in the Ipswich Town academy and was a boyhood Arsenal fan

Colchester teen awarded £144,000 in damages after he was hit by a car

Talented – Solomon Griffiths played in the Ipswich Town academy and was a boyhood Arsenal fan

Talented – Solomon Griffiths played in the Ipswich Town academy and was a boyhood Arsenal fan

Teen awarded £144k damages after injury ended dreams of Premier League career

A judge has said using the word 'bald' about a man could breach equality laws because it is

A judge has said using the word 'bald' about a man could breach equality laws because it is

'It's silly' - High Court rules calling a man bald could be sexual harassment

The PFCC asking people for their policing and community safety views

The PFCC asking people for their policing and community safety views

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The PFCC asking people for their policing and community safety views

Here's what residents think about the assisted dying bill

Here's what residents think about the assisted dying bill

Assisted Dying Bill to be debated in Parliament - What Colchester residents think

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

Do you usually take your children trick-or-treating? These are the rules you need to know about this Halloween

Do you usually take your children trick-or-treating? These are the rules you need to know about this Halloween

Is it illegal to trick-or-treat in the UK? What the law says and advice

Disposable vapes will be banned in 8 months

Disposable vapes will be banned in 8 months

Exact date for vape ban issued amid ‘deeply worrying’ teenage trend

Payments - The legal action is centred around David Marchant

Payments - The legal action is centred around David Marchant

Essex council set to take legal action against family of dead ex-chief exec

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

Can I call the police on my neighbours for loud music?

Can I call the police on my neighbours for loud music?

What time does a neighbour's loud music have to stop in the UK?

Councils can investigate complaints of statutory nuisance to tackle noise produced at any time of day or night.

Councils can investigate complaints of statutory nuisance to tackle noise produced at any time of day or night.

What can I do about my noisy neighbours - and how do I complain?

Tribunal - signage for Merville Barracks and Colchester Garrison

Tribunal - signage for Merville Barracks and Colchester Garrison

Colchester Garrison employee sacked over 'fraudulent' expense claims

Fly-tipping is a blight on streets across the UK

Fly-tipping is a blight on streets across the UK

Is it illegal to fly tip on your own land? Everything you need to know

Is it illegal to trespass in the UK? What the Metropolitan Police says about the activity

Is it illegal to trespass in the UK? What the Metropolitan Police says about the activity

Is it illegal to trespass in the UK? Everything 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

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

The RCPCH said amendments needed to be made to the law in England and Northern Ireland to rule out 'grey areas' for smacking children

The RCPCH said amendments needed to be made to the law in England and Northern Ireland to rule out 'grey areas' for smacking children

What is the law on smacking children in England? Paediatricians urge for change

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

The car leasing comparison site MoneyShake has issued a reminder to drivers hoping to make the most of their days off over the Bank Holiday. (Getty Images/ PA)

The car leasing comparison site MoneyShake has issued a reminder to drivers hoping to make the most of their days off over the Bank Holiday. (Getty Images/ PA)

Brits urged to do one simple check this Easter Bank Holiday or risk being fined

Rwanda - Professor Theodore Konstadinides has given evidence to the House of Lords which opposes the government's 'Rwanda deal'

Rwanda - Professor Theodore Konstadinides has given evidence to the House of Lords which opposes the government's 'Rwanda deal'

'The UK is not a legal island' - The Essex Law professor opposing the Rwanda deal

Can I park on a dropped kerb in England, Scotland and Wales?

Can I park on a dropped kerb in England, Scotland and Wales?

Is it illegal to park your car in front of a driveway or on a dropped kerb?

Making bad debts pay: clever tricks for struggling small firms to slash tax bills

Making bad debts pay: clever tricks for struggling small firms to slash tax bills

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Making bad debts pay: clever tricks for struggling small firms to slash tax bills

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?

Advising - Sohan Sidhu, the partner and head of immigration for Ellisons Solicitors (Image: Canva)

Advising - Sohan Sidhu, the partner and head of immigration for Ellisons Solicitors (Image: Canva)

'Think twice' - North Essex firms could be fined £45k for employing an illegal worker

Advice - Students at One Colchester Community Hub's new law clinic

Advice - Students at One Colchester Community Hub's new law clinic

New Colchester law clinic launches to help 'improve access to justice' in the city