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Can I force neighbour to cut back 30ft holly tree that's blocking light in my living room? DEAN DUNHAM replies
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Can I force neighbour to cut back 30ft holly tree that's blocking light in my living room? DEAN DUNHAM replies

Daily Mail  

I am an 87-year-old widower and I live alone in my bungalow. My neighbour’s 30ft holly tree is blocking the light in my living room, so I must have lights on to read or write even in the morning. If your neighbours continue to be unwilling to help, you can file a complaint with your local council under what is …

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DWP benefits payments: March 2025 dates for Universal Credit, state pension and PIP
3 weeks, 6 days ago

DWP benefits payments: March 2025 dates for Universal Credit, state pension and PIP

The Independent  

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DWP benefits payments: March 2025 dates for Universal Credit, state pension and PIP
1 month ago

DWP benefits payments: March 2025 dates for Universal Credit, state pension and PIP

The Independent  

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DWP benefits payments: March 2025 dates for Universal Credit, state pension and PIP
1 month ago

DWP benefits payments: March 2025 dates for Universal Credit, state pension and PIP

The Independent  

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February 2025 dates for benefits and pensions amid DWP PIP changes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

February 2025 dates for benefits and pensions amid DWP PIP changes

The Independent  

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February 2025 dates for benefits and pensions amid DWP PIP changes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

February 2025 dates for benefits and pensions amid DWP PIP changes

The Independent  

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February 2025 dates for benefits and pensions as DWP PIP cuts rumoured
1 month, 3 weeks ago

February 2025 dates for benefits and pensions as DWP PIP cuts rumoured

The Independent  

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January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch PIP consultation
2 months, 1 week ago

January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch PIP consultation

The Independent  

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January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch PIP consultation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch PIP consultation

The Independent  

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January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch PIP consultation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch PIP consultation

The Independent  

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January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch PIP consultation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch PIP consultation

The Independent  

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January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch PIP consultation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch PIP consultation

The Independent  

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January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch PIP consultation
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch PIP consultation

The Independent  

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DWP benefits payments: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

DWP benefits payments: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions

The Independent  

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DWP benefits payments: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions
3 months ago

DWP benefits payments: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions

The Independent  

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What’s open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024?
3 months ago

What’s open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024?

CNN  

New York CNN — Last-minute errands often seem to pop up on Christmas and Christmas Eve, whether it’s buying a quick present or picking up one last ingredient. Another grocery giant, Kroger, will mostly operate on normal hours Christmas Eve, but will be closed Christmas Day. Whole Foods, Aldi and specialty grocer Trader Joe’s are open on modified hours Christmas …

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DWP benefits payments: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions
3 months, 1 week ago

DWP benefits payments: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions

The Independent  

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DWP benefits payments: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

DWP benefits payments: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions

The Independent  

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What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Not many since most stay closed to prepare for Black Friday
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4 months ago

What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Not many since most stay closed to prepare for Black Friday

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again be consumed with the annual trifecta of turkey, travel and transactions — lots of them. While most big U.S. retailers are closed on Thanksgiving Day, many will open early the following day — Black Friday, the unofficial start of the holiday gift-buying season and …

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DWP benefits news: November 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

DWP benefits news: November 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions

The Independent  

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DWP payments 2024: Benefits, Universal Credit, PIP and pensions September payment dates
6 months, 3 weeks ago

DWP payments 2024: Benefits, Universal Credit, PIP and pensions September payment dates

The Independent  

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DWP news: Benefits, Universal Credit, PIP and pensions August payment dates
7 months ago

DWP news: Benefits, Universal Credit, PIP and pensions August payment dates

The Independent  

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DWP benefits news: April 2024 dates for cost of living payment, Universal Credit and pensions
11 months, 1 week ago

DWP benefits news: April 2024 dates for cost of living payment, Universal Credit and pensions

The Independent  

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Ways to volunteer
1 year, 10 months ago

Ways to volunteer

ABC  

There are so many ways you can volunteer. Spend an hour picking up rubbish in your local park, beach, or waterway Plant or prune trees with your local Landcare Spend a morning caring for animals in a local shelter and/or support the animals at the RSPCA or WIRES Volunteer to walk a dog at your local shelter Join a National …

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