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Council Fined After Legionnaires’ Disease Death

25Jan

A local authority has been fined £100,000 after an elderly man died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease in a care home.

Illott V Mitson [2015] – The End Of Testamentary Freedom?

03Nov

Earlier this year the Court of Appeal made a ruling that shocked many, both inside ...

Helpful Tips To Help You Pack Shopping Safely

05Oct

To coincide with the new law requiring larger stores to charge 5p for carrier bags, the Food Standards Agency has released guidance on how to pack your shopping safely.

Britons Plagued By Nuisance Calls

02Oct

Eight out of ten Britons who responded to a recent survey say they have received nuisance calls or texts from claims management companies.

Cycling Championships Come To Teesside

13May

Teesside cycling lovers are celebrating the news that Stockton will host the 2016 British Cycling Championships.

Alzheimer’s Society Roadshow To Visit Darlington

15Apr

The mobile information unit will be travelling across the UK, dropping into Darlington on April 17.

Compensation Put Aside For Air Crash Victims

15Apr

Lufthansa has already paid 50,000 euros of initial financial support to the families of the air crash victims.

Labour pledge to end ‘neglect’ of child mental health services

21Jan

Funding for children’s mental health services has dropped by 6% since the coalition government took control in 2010.

Unison’s case against employment tribunal fees dismissed

23Dec

Unison’s application for judicial review of the government’s decision to introduce employment tribunal fees has been dismissed by the high court.

The first Christmas Day alone as a parent after separation

15Dec

It may be a tough time for you and your children, but here are some of our tips to get the best out of Christmas Day.

Divorce petitions centralised to combat divorce fraud

15Dec

The number of county courts in the UK to accept divorce petitions has been reduced to 20, in an effort to centralise the process.

Research finds a link between benefit reforms and visits to food banks

09Dec

The most common reasons for people visiting food banks were found to be due to cuts and changes made to the welfare system.

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