Being accused of a crime can be very traumatizing and angst-provoking, whether you are innocent or not. If you have committed a crime, you still have the same rights as a person who has not, so it is important you know what your rights are and exercise them when the time comes. If you do not preserve and protect your rights, you will, as many have before you, become a victim of the system, and may find yourself being mistreated or abused. It is important to always preserve and protect your constitutional and human rights, even with law enforcement and the judicial system.

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Many people will wonder if you can even sell a house in poor condition. You can, but there are many difficulties in doing so, and you will have a hard time getting the amount you want if the house would otherwise be in a much better state. Different situations would cause a house to deteriorate, but there are ways in which you can maximize the amount you get for selling a house in bad condition.

If you are really set on selling your house, you can always adjust the price. This is the easiest way to sell the house. Money talks, and changing the selling price of a...

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has begun a new partnership with fire services in the region to boost its Covid-19 emergency response this winter. The mutual aid project, which first ran from April to August, will see fire personnel from Cornwall, Devon & Somerset, Avon and Gloucestershire fire and rescue services supporting the Trust from Sunday 1 November for four months. Under the agreement, firefighters will support ambulance crews by driving vehicles and work alongside clinicians to provide care and assistance to patients. The initiative is part of a...

One of the South West’s leading law firms has achieved another strong performance in the latest edition of an independent guide to the legal profession.

Leading South West Law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, which has offices in Truro, St Austell and Exeter, is ranked in 15 sections of Chambers & Partners’ UK 2021 guide, with three teams and five of the firm’s lawyers receiving Band 1 ranking. In addition, the firm’s Managing Partner, Richard Baker, has received the accolade of Eminent Practitioner and Corporate (M&A) lawyer, Giles Dunning, has been recognised as an Up and...

Dr Valentina Mosienko from the University of Exeter Medical School has won one of 15 highly competitive fellowships from the Medical Research Council Career Development Award .

The award, covering five years, will allow Dr Mosienko to study star-shaped brain cells – known as astrocytes – and their role in depression etiology.

Dr Mosienko said “I’m honoured to receive the fellowship to investigate this important area of research. Depression is a devastating illness affecting one in four people in the UK. It is not fully understood still, with antidepressants commonly...

Nowadays, there are a plethora of MLB stats that you can focus on when betting in fantasy baseball. There are some new advanced stats that even the most veteran fantasy baseball commissioner can be confused about. Even when watching a live broadcast of a baseball game can be pretty hard to follow as new keywords are thrown around that you know nothing about, like xwOBA or FIP.

This may seem pretty confusing to newer players, but you might find some stats worthy of focus on your next draft if you do your research. Whether you're new to fantasy baseball or a veteran with decades of...

We all need a little help now and again, and looking for ways to gain back control of your finances takes strength and determination. Understanding that you need help with your spending habits, your savings or budgeting means you’re a step closer to complete control and peace of mind. When financial issues go unchecked or we put our heads in the sand, that’s when deeper issues begin to take hold and it becomes harder for us to resolve these problems and regain financial stability.

Here we’ll take a look at how you can take control of your money with these simple tips and tools...

Do you rub your eyes constantly? Do they make you uncomfortable most of the time to the extent that you cannot open them? If your answer is yes, then you should see an ophthalmologist who can help detect the cause behind your discomfort. Although seeking professional help is the best thing to do, you should also educate yourself about what can make your eyes hurt so that you can take preventative measures or treat the pain when it happens. Not all eye pain is serious; some can be just mere exhaustion that can be treated by having some rest. So if you want to know common reasons for eye...

Over the past several months, all of us in Britain have become more acquainted with our gardens than (probably) ever before. So, with restrictions continuing and winter coming, how can we continue to enjoy our personal green space?

1. Tidy your shed

There’s a fair amount of prep that needs doing to any garden before the first frost, but if the shed is untidy, it will make it harder to find the tools you need and there’ll be nowhere to store furniture, toys, or delicate potted plants.

This is also the time to have a clear out of broken/unused items and...

The UK’s top picture perfect retirement homes have been revealed by comparison website money.co.uk , with the likes of Victorian Gothic mansions and contemporary city-chic flats showing that stylish later living is pushing against stereotypes.

Luxury age-exclusive villages have been on the rise in the UK , offering both community and style. Usually aimed at those 55 and older, these properties provide an independent lifestyle which competes with those of Instagram influencers.

Entries include a Sussex village with its very own private lake, a sleek and modern London...