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Rule breaking and following the law are hot topics right now. But did you know there are a range of weird laws still in place in the UK, with some dating as far back as the 1300s, despite calls to have them repealed or abolished? According to some sources, everything from going to a fancy dress party as a policeman to sticking a stamp on a letter the wrong way around could land you in serious trouble. Many of these rules and regulations, however, have been forgotten about as they are no longer enforced. One such law makes it illegal for a boy under 10 in Scotland to see a naked shop mannequin. This law originally came about from the old Victorian "decency laws", when Britain was trying to prevent corrupting the youth. And this rule does raise some questions as to who would be held liable if it should happen - the boy himself, the shop owner, or the boy's parents? Needless to say, no one has ever been charged under this offence, but you might want to take a blindfold with … [Read more...] about Bizarre UK law which means boys are not allowed to see naked mannequins

Prince Harry "didn't make any progress" on the race row with William and Charles during his recent trip to the UK for Prince Philip's funeral, according to reports. In the explosive interview with Oprah, Harry and Meghan made claims a member of the family had expressed 'concerns' about the colour of Archie's skin before he was born. Following the interview, Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. "While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately." But Palace insiders have told the Sun "little was resolved about the race row" despite Harry's recent trip to the UK for the funeral. Brothers Prince Harry and William ( Image: EMPICS Entertainment) Sources claimed the Duke of Sussex did not "make any progress" regarding the allegations when he was back in the country. It was reported Prince Harry spent two hours talking with dad Charles and … [Read more...] about Prince Harry ‘didn’t make any progress’ over race row during time in UK for funeral

A frustrated homeowner uses her wheelie bins to reserve parking outside her house. Helen Barrell said the parking situation on her road is a "nightmare", in part due to parents and teachers from a nearby school using it as an overspill. The 43-year-old also said despite the heavily congested road, many motorists still opt to drive at dangerous speeds and she fears there will be fatality, reports BirminghamLive. When the author and librarian, from Smethwick, West Midlands, had contractors coming to replace a window, she decided to try the trick to ensure they had somewhere to park. "I couldn't leave the contractors to carry it all the way up the road otherwise it risked being broken," said Helen, whose lived in Gladys Road, in the Bearwood area, for 12 years. "And they needed access to their tools while working." Outlining the congestion issue, she said: "The road I live in is right by a primary school which doesn't have any parking for staff, so they all park on my road … [Read more...] about Homeowner forced to use wheelie bins to save parking space on ‘nightmare’ road

Internet searches around how to deal with bailiffs have increased by a massive 569% in the past year, as the cost of living crisis continues. Many people are aware that bailiffs have the power to visit on any day of the week, between 6am and 9pm and can seize items to help recoup debt. However, what some people don’t know is that there are certain restrictions on bailiffs which mean they can’t take everything you own. They must leave any items which are deemed essential for a reasonable standard of living. This includes required furniture such as beds and chairs. Vehicles, which are a popular target for bailiffs, can also be protected from being taken and DebtBuffer has created a helpful guide to explain more. Camper vans are protected from bailiffs if it's your main home Get the news you want straight to your inbox. Sign up for a Mirror newsletter here Bailiffs are not allowed to remove a vehicle if it is displaying a disabled badge, or … [Read more...] about Bailiff explains five times your car CAN’T be towed away as search for help spikes

Scotland’s Health Secretary was left "disturbed" when a nursery told his wife there was no space for their daughter - just 24 hours before a non-ethnic applicant was told they could attend, it has been reported. Humza Yousaf lodged a complaint with the Care Inspectorate calling for it to establish whether the Little Scholars Nursery in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, had discriminated against applicants with an ethnic name after his two-year-old was refused. During a probe by his wife Nadia El-Nakla, the nursery said it had no space available for three applicants who had ethnic, Muslim-sounding names, including the couple’s daughter Amal, the Daily Record reports. But, responding to fake inquiries from three mothers with non-ethnic names, the Dundee nursery said spaces were available. The nursery denies the allegations, despite email records of the contrasting responses to the families sent by the nursery’s manager, and seen by the news outlet. What are your thoughts on this? … [Read more...] about Nursery ‘had no space for kids with ethnic names’ including health secretary’s child

A dad-of-four has been handed a devastating diagnosis after he suffered memory problems for 20 years. Phil Burdekin kept forgetting appointments and missing turns when driving lorries. At first, it was easy to dismiss it as stress-related - but over the decades it got worse and the 63-year-old from Southport got increasingly concerned. Speaking to The Liverpool Echo , he said: "I was getting worried - I didn't know what it was, and then my wife got fed up of me asking the same questions again and again, so she said I'd better go to the doctor." Mr Burdekin described the diagnosis of young-onset dementia as a “nightmare” and has said suffering with the condition has left him “suicidal” as he struggles to take part in life now. He added: "It was very stressful. I cried a lot. It was killing me not knowing anything." The father-of-four said that he has felt 'suicidal' at times ( Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo) Mr Burdekin was only 55 at the time when a … [Read more...] about Dad-of-four handed ‘nightmare’ diagnosis after suffering memory problems for 20 years

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after three males were shot in a suspected drive by in Hackney this evening. Gunshots were heard in the area at roughly 9.45pm and a large police cordon has been put in place at the scene in north London. The Metropolitan Police say no arrests have been made at this stage. Officers are appealing for witnesses after three males had to be rushed to hospital following the incident. Have you been affected by this story? Email [email protected] A police cordon is now in place at the scene in Hackney ( Image: UkNewsinPictures) One is in a critical condition following the incident near London Fields. Hackney Police tweeted: "We're dealing with a shooting at around 9.45pm in Middleton Road, E8. … [Read more...] about Hackney shooting: Man fighting for life after three males shot in ‘drive by’

The owner of two large Mastiffs who mauled a Collie to death offered to replace the beloved pet. Emma Gambrill, 44, was walking Blue on March 7 when two large cane corso dogs got out of a garden near her home in Enfield, London, and chased them. The mother-of-two claims one "huge" dog aimed for Blue's throat and eventually latched onto his back, refusing to let go. Her nine-year-old pet suffered major injuries and later died of his wounds. The day after the owner of the two attack dogs offered to replace the pooch, Emma claimed. The health visitor says she still cries over the death of Blue weekly and is now jumpy around dogs. Emma is campaigning to change laws around dog attacks ( Image: Kennedy News and Media) She told The Mirror: "The day after Blue died the owner texted me saying 'I understand the grief you're going through. This may sound a bit blunt, but would you like me to get you another Border Collie?' "I said, 'At present another Collie is not my … [Read more...] about Owner offered to replace woman’s Collie after attack dog mauled him to death

Two women have been arrested following the death of an eight-month-old baby following a 'medical episode' at a nursery. Greater Manchester Police were called to Tiny Toes Children's Day Nursery just before 3.20pm on Monday and the little girl was taken to hospital by paramedics, but she later died. Police are treating her death as "unexplained". The women, aged 35 and 34, have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. They remain in custody at this time for questioning. Detective Superintendent Phil Duffy said: “Our thoughts are very much with baby girl’s family who are understandably shocked and devastated and we’re doing everything we can to get them the answers they deserve. “Since we were called, we’ve carried out a number of lines of enquiry already and now two arrests have been made as our investigation continues. "Officers are continuing to work to establish the full facts around what happened and ascertain the circumstances behind this … [Read more...] about Eight-month-old baby girl dies after ‘medical episode’ at nursery as two women arrested

Russian president Vladimir Putin is allegedly purging his own commanders due to their ongoing failures in Ukraine . A top adviser to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia ’s top commander General Valery Gerasimov has been suspended and a number of other officers have been sacked. This comes amid rumours of a purge of Russia’s top brass as the country’s invasion of Ukraine continues well into its third month. Oleksiy Arestovych, a military intelligence veteran and one of President Zelensky's inner circle, claimed on Wednesday that Gerasimov, the chief of staff of the Russian army, had been suspended. This came as Putin allegedly was seeking senior commanders to point the finger at over his struggling invasion. Want all the latest news and analysis from Ukraine? Sign up to our World News Bulletin here Putin is reportedly unhappy with a number of top brass amongst the military ( Image: Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images) Speaking to … [Read more...] about Furious Putin orders ‘purge’ of Russian commanders after Ukraine invasion failure