The changes to rules for dog walkers you need to know about
The council is considering introducing an all dogs on leads order across North Somerset
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Pet owners may soon have to keep their dog on a lead while out for a walk at all times
Pet owners could be forced to keep their pets on a lead at all times when out for a walk across North Somerset.
North Somerset Council is to look at introducing an all dogs on leads ‘by default’ requirement for public areas across the district.
There would, however, be a list of some exempted areas where dogs can run free.
Anger as Flintshire town becomes dumping ground for lockdown fly-tippers
Residents say people are using the pandemic as an excuse to dump their rubbish illegally
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Forces across the UK will unite in a bid to clampdown on drivers on the phone
Caught using a device at the wheel will land drivers with 6 points and a £200 fine
It comes ahead of changes to the law in 2021 to close a smartphone loophole
Drivers will soon no longer be able to touch their devices at all, rather than face prosecution for making calls, checking emails and sending text messages only