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I think part of the care package should include information and access to advice. Rights of Women have a lot of information on their website: https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-information/violence-against-women-and-international-law/ and also run a telephone helpline for free family law advice, including domestic violence: https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/family-law/ Refuge also run a 24-hour DV helpline: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

Thank you both. Looking at elderflowers online it does ressemble them. In the past it has been very leafy, but no white flowers or berries. Maybe it will produce some this year.

I have a mature, leggy, deciduous shrub in my garden which was dying, but has sprung back to life after a hard prune last year (second photo of whole plant from a few years ago). I inherited it from my predecessor, but have not been able to identify it. I googled the image and it suggested a hydrangea, but I'm not sure. Any suggestions gratefully received. Thanks.

Keep on with the Noise Team and keep a noise incident diary - date, time starts & ends, duration, source (i.e. address of neighbour), nature of noise, room/s affected, how it affects you, reference number from Noise Team (should be given to you when you first call to report each incident). When NT call back pick their brains about what they can do at the moment (limited service during lockdown, but I was told recently that they could come out to see if they could hear noise outside property. Are you and neighbour leaseholders/tenants? If leaseholders you can get advice from the Leaseholders Advisory Service: www.lease-advice.org/ Also, generally: https://england.shelter.org.uk/legal/housing_conditions/noise I feel for you - I have had a lot of problems with one set of neighbours over the last few years.

Just got my sticker today. Ordered as soon as received renewal email.

I had someone from TW come round a few days before Tuesday to ask if I needed water supplied as I'm on priority list. He said we would be receiving letters, but none came either for Tuesday or for today. Oh well. Hopefully the works have nearly finished.

Although I had been told we'd have no water last Tuesday, it is today! I currently have no water at Horniman/South Circular end of Underhill. If you are wondering why there's no water, a TW worker has just confirmed that it will be off for 'a short time' this morning (started 1030). Update: 1200 - looks like back on again.

Interesting article on side effects by James Gallagher, BBC Health and science correspondent https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56375307

Last time I had to go there were two receptionists and two very different experiences - first phonecall for an emergency, very unfortunate and unhelpful response; when I later went in for a routine appointment, lovely younger and very professional receptionist on the desk.

Last time I had to go there were two receptionists and two very different experiences - first phonecall for an emergency, very unfortunate and unhelpful response; when I later went in for a routine appointment, lovely younger and very professional receptionist on the desk.

Guardian had a good article last week on the buffoon - https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/mar/18/all-hail-the-clown-king-how-boris-johnson-made-it-by-playing-the-fool

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > heartblock Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > 🐘💩 > > > If that's lion dung, does it actually work?! There's something called Silent Roar which is supposed to deter cats - scent of lions' dung!! I use something called 'Get Off' which seems to work.

Nawal El Saadawi - doctor, writer, feminist and human rights advocate https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/21/nawal-el-saadawi-trailblazing-egyptian-writer-dies-aged-89

Where do you buy your litter? Online retailer Zooplus often is better value than elsewhere, especially if you have room for bigger bag. I use Okoplus Cat's Best which I find is a good clumping litter with minimal dust, but I don't have asthma.

Not out and about, but a new discovery at the Horniman!: New species of shrimp found after ?hitchhiking? on ocean rock to south London museum The tiny crustacean, never seen elsewhere, has been ?breeding like mad? at the Horniman by the South Circular road https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/mar/21/new-species-of-shrimp-found-after-hitchhiking-on-ocean-rock-to-south-london-museum

Rhys Davies, general counsel at the Independent Monitoring Authority, introduces and explains the function of the Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens? Rights Agreements post-Brexit: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/blogs/supporting-eu-citizens-in-the-uk-after-brexit?utm_source=professional_update&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PU-03%2f19%2f2021&sc_camp=5C0FE0D28B474F6BA2EE374CB3EE601B

You say the RM voicemail does not recognise the reference, what about the online track and trace? https://www.royalmail.com/track-your-item#/ There is also info online regarding problems with the reference number and how to contact Royal Mail for help. https://www.royalmail.com/help/tracking-reference-number

Dogkennelhillbilly Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > lousmith Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > What I take a dim view of, and I think many > others too, is the uneven application of laws to > benefit the wealthy or those in positions of power > over those less so. I think the Dominic Cummings > case... > > You might be overegging the pudding a bit - it's a > disagreement with the council and a neighbour over > a fancy shed! > > Did you ask for permission before or after you put > the shed up? On the contrary, in my experience there is a lot of inequitable and inconsistent decision-making by the Council.

Signed and sent a pm Lou.

'The Centrepoint charity for homeless young people has urged the public to contact them or Streetlink on 0300 500 0914 if they see people living out in the cold. Charities have also advised offering anyone sleeping rough a hot drink, meal, blankets or clothing.' [source: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/feb/11/uk-temperature-falls-lowest-level-decade-extreme-freeze]

Greater spotted woodpecker and long-tail tits are still visiting as well as a couple of robins, a variety of tits etc. Just spotted the blackbird. Lots of squirrels about. It's a challenge to keep water available, but braving the chill and icy path.

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I saw them gritting one side of Underhill between Melford & the South Circular. Not sure if they gritted both pavements or not.

Well done Dillan. What a super idea to help.