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Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors Celebrate Four Newly Qualified Solicitors!

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Emily
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In a significant milestone for Watson Woodhouse and Macks Solicitors, we are proud to announce the qualification of four trainee solicitors. This incredible achievement marks a pivotal moment in their individual careers. Annabelle Poole, Matthew Taylor, Paris Thompson, and Sarah …

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CQC Prosecute TEWV NHS Trust Following the Death of Emily Moore

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Emily
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In February 2020, 18-year-old Emily Moore from Shildon in County Durham lost her life while she was a patient in Tunstall Ward at Lanchester Road Hospital. The report into Emily’s death found 24 care and service delivery problems in her …

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A Day in the Life of a WW & Macks Apprentice Solicitor

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Emily
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Solicitor Apprentice – Lewis Austin: I joined Watson Woodhouse and Macks Solicitors in 2023, embarking on the first stages of my Solicitor Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship. Currently, I am undertaking my first seat within the Civil Litigation department at Watson …

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A Day in the Life Of a WW & Macks Trainee Solicitor

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Emily
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Trainee Solicitor – Lakota Teyen: I was fortunate to join Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors as a Trainee Solicitor in July 2023, shortly after graduating from Northumbria University with a Master of Law (LPC Exempting) degree. The degree combines the …

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Matthew Terrill Inquest

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Emily
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The inquest into the death of Matthew Terrill found issues around training, documentation, and communication with South Yorkshire Police. Sarah Finney of Watson Woodhouse Solicitors has been instructed to support the family of Matthew Terrill who died at Shepcote Custody …

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Mia Janin Inquest

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Emily
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On the 12th of March 2021, Mia Janin was found dead in her home in Harrow. The 14-year-old was believed to have taken her own life after she was bullied both in person and online. On the 23rd of January …

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Awaab’s Law: Compels Landlords to Resolve Housing Disrepair

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Emily
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Proposed new legal changes, known as Awaab’s Law, would force landlords to promptly investigate housing disrepair issues within two weeks and start repairs within a further seven days. In December 2020, two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from a respiratory condition after …

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Mr Bates vs The Post Office – Leads to More Justice

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Emily
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A compelling new ITV drama, Mr Bates vs The Post Office, unfolds the story of one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in British legal history. The four-part series sheds light on the experiences of 736 former subpostmasters and …

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Calls for Accountability: Mental Health Trust Failures Responsible for Woman’s Suicide

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Emily
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In April 2022, Linda Banks passed away due to an overdose following weeks of contact with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust (TEWV), which assessed her as low risk. During the inquest, it was revealed that Ms Banks had …

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Durham and Darlington Crisis Team: Coroner finds missed opportunities in death of David Stevens

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Emily
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David Stevens, who had been diagnosed with Dysthymia and Paranoid Personality Disorder, died in June 2022 following a deterioration in his mental health. The inquest into his death recently took place before HM Assistant Coroner for Durham and Darlington, Janine …

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