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12/03/2010 - Employers Warned Over Online Recruitment Research
New concerns have been raised over employers’ use of social networking websites to look up potential employees when they apply for a position at a company.

10/03/2010 - Grandparents Committed to Caring for Grandchildren
Grandparents are risking financial hardship by taking time out of work to provide free childcare for their grandchildren, a new survey has claimed.

01/03/2010 - Schools Should Learn Asbestos Lessons
Schools around the country are routinely failing to safeguard against the dangers of asbestos exposure, according to a new report.

27/02/2010 - HSE Make Recommendations for the Vulnerable in Care Homes
We would all like to think that if we or someone we know had to go in to care, the care providers would be well aware of the risks to vulnerable people involving hot surfaces and water temperatures.

22/02/2010 - Lanyon Bowdler Short-Listed for Birmingham Law Society Awards
It’s double-delight at Lanyon Bowdler, having learnt that both the firm and head of the personal injury team, Neil Lorimer, have been short-listed for awards by the Birmingham Law Society.

18/02/2010 - Patient Safety Alert
A recent Freedom of Information request and subsequent report by the charity Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) has brought to light significant NHS failure to implement patient safety alerts, and provides evidence that hospitals in England are not taking patient safety seriously.

15/02/2010 - Corporate Manslaughter Sentencing Finalised
Following review by the Sentencing Guidelines Council (SGC), the penalties for corporate manslaughter prosecutions have been finalised, meaning companies could be fined millions of pounds for staff deaths.

10/02/2010 - Negligent Landlord Fined Over Gas Safety
An Oxfordshire landlord has been prosecuted and fined more than £10,000 after failing to ensure gas appliances in his property were safe and fit for purpose.

05/02/2010 - Football Transmission 'kicks' Pub Landlords into Court
Two pub licensees have been tried and convicted of breaching copyright laws and fined for their efforts.

01/02/2010 - Wrong Tax Codes Could Cost Thousands
Countless employees could see their tax payments rocket over the next year as the introduction of a new computer system has left many with the wrong tax code, one group has warned.

29/01/2010 - Challenges of Parental Life
British society has undergone extensive changes in recent years, as the onset of the recession has mutated the concept of home life and average family structures.

25/01/2010 - Boundary Dispute
Two neighbours that have squabbled over six-foot of front garden for years have finally had their case settled by the Court of Appeal, leaving one with a £160,000 legal bill.

19/01/2010 - Parents to Sue Pushchair Maker
Pushchair manufacturer Maclaren is being sued by a group of 15 families who claim their children have been injured by faulty products.

18/01/2010 - Firework Factory Owner Convicted of Manslaughter
A firework factory owner has been convicted of manslaughter following an explosion that claimed the lives of two firefighters.

11/01/2010 - Local Businesses Affected by Gas Explosion
The gas explosion in the centre of Shrewsbury may leave businesses feeling repercussions for some time.

08/01/2010 - New Regulations for Service Providers
Business owners need to take note of new laws which came into force on 28 December 2009.

05/01/2010 - Redundancy changes set for April 2010
Redundancy payment calculations for civil service workers will be overhauled in the Spring of next year, as Cabinet Office Minister, Tessa Jowell, claims the current system is “inappropriate for the modern civil service”.

04/01/2010 - Divorce Rates Rise in January
January 2010 is likely to once again be a busy month for divorce lawyers. The early part of January is traditionally when feuding couples finally decide to call it a day and instruct their solicitor to start divorce proceedings.

31/12/2009 - Get Ready for Compulsory Pensions
The Pensions Act 2008 contains provisions which will make it compulsory (from 2012 for larger employers and 2015 for smaller employers) for an employer to enrol qualifying workers aged between 22 and the state pension age who earn more than a de minimus amount (currently set at £5,035 per annum) into a pension scheme and to make contributions to the scheme.

30/12/2009 - Planning Permission - Don't Panic
Builders and homeowners who wish to delay the start of building projects in these troubled times can breathe more easily now that the time limits for extensions to planning permissions have been lengthened.

23/12/2009 - Christmas Survival Tips
Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors would like to wish you all a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. We all know how stressful it can be at this time of the year so we have put together three top tips for helping survive Christmas.

22/12/2009 - Cyclist Claims £60,000 After Collision
A Cheshire cyclist has been awarded £60,000 in compensation after being hit by a negligent driver who failed to spot a red light.

22/12/2009 - Profits Back to Letting Landlords
The re-emergence of the buy-to-let market has brought welcome profits back in to the hands of landlords struggling to recuperate the losses of last year, new figures have suggested.

21/12/2009 - 20 mph Limits Increase
UK motorists will have to watch their dials more carefully when in built up areas as the government announces new plans to increase the prevalence of 20mph speed limits.

18/12/2009 - Conveyancing in your Local Area
When considering buying a property in a city centre, legal fees can often become a large part of your budget. It’s worth noting that you can be paying a premium for using a city firm. City centre practices have heavy overheads and consequently their conveyancing charges can be considerably more than those charged by a more rural firm.

15/12/2009 - ICO Advice on Data Protection
The Information Commissioners Officer (ICO) has provided businesses collecting personal data with draft guidelines to help protect against breaches of the Data Protection Act.

07/12/2009 - Asthma Sufferer Receives £20,000
A factory worker who developed asthma soon after being exposed to dangerous fumes has won £20,000 in compensation.

04/12/2009 - Coach Crash Victims Win Right to Damages
Twenty-four British tourists who were involved in a coach crash while on holiday in Bulgaria have won a court battle against the tour operator that provided their package holiday.

03/12/2009 - Drink Driving
It's almost that time again; when after a hard year of working, people get to let their hair down at the works' Christmas party. It’s also the time of year when the police start their drink drive awareness campaigns and start a clampdown on motorists. Through increased awareness of the risks and the consequences of drink driving, most people are sensible enough not to risk driving the same evening they have been drinking. Unfortunately, with the alcohol flowing freely at Christmas parties and after work get-togethers, a lot of people fail to realise they could still be over the legal drink drive limit the following morning.

01/12/2009 - Christmas Light Danger
Health and Safety specialist Jo Griffiths from Lanyon Bowdler has today issued a warning for people to take care when they are using Christmas tree lights. This follows a recent report by the European Commission which found that 1 in 3 sets of Christmas lights present a direct risk of fire or electrical shocks.

30/11/2009 - Midlands Business Awards 2009 - Winners
The partners and staff of leading Shropshire law firm, Lanyon Bowdler are delighted to be able to show off their latest accolade! At The Midlands Business Awards, held recently in the newly refurbished Holte Suite at Villa Park, the firm picked up the 2009 Training Award. With over ten awards being presented during the course of the evening, more than 350 representatives, from leading businesses throughout the Midlands, enjoyed the glamorous black tie event which included a three course dinner and entertainment.

26/11/2009 - Bank Charges
One of the first decisions of the new Supreme Court (which last month replaced the House of Lords as the highest court in the land) will be a disappointment to many bank customers who suffered high levels of charges after they exceeded agreed overdraft limits.

24/11/2009 - Data Breach Fines to Increase
UK Companies found guilty of data protection breaches could be fined up to £500,000 under new government plans.

20/11/2009 - Do Something Different
Do something different is this years Children in Need theme and in line with this Lanyon Bowdler has thrown out the dark suits and ties and replaced these with jeans and casual clothes.

16/11/2009 - Asbestos Figures Reveal Decades of Poor Practice
Asbestos-related disease, mesothelioma, has claimed more than 35,000 lives in the past 30 years, and research shows death rates are increasing, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

11/11/2009 - Neil Lorimer wins Personal Injury Award
Everyone is celebrating at leading Shropshire law firm Lanyon Bowdler after learning that Neil Lorimer, partner and head of the Personal Injury team, successfully won the Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year (Claimant) Award.

10/11/2009 - Cycle deaths and serious injuries up nearly 20%
The number of cyclists killed or seriously injured on UK roads this spring has soared, according to Government figures.

02/11/2009 - Bonfire Night
Remember, remember, the 5th November? Well if companies fail to follow guidelines for their annual company firework display it may well be remembered for all the wrong reasons. Shropshire solicitors Lanyon Bowdler are warning firms to make sure this year’s display is remembered for all the right reasons.

30/10/2009 - Un-wed to get marriage rights upon death
Unmarried couples, who live together for two years, will be entitled to the same intestate rights as married couples, under new proposals from government law advisers.

22/10/2009 - NHS Errors Highlighted by APIL
The Clinical Negligence Department at Shropshire Law firm Lanyon Bowdler have revealed some of the recent NHS errors, highlighted at the recent APIL clinical negligence conference.

20/10/2009 - HSE prosecute water filtration company
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to ensure that equipment used is “fit for purpose”, and employee protection remains high on company agendas, after a 25-year-old contractor suffered a crushed pelvis.

19/10/2009 - Surviving the Recession
Advice for modern day SMEs struggling to stay secure in the current financial climate.

12/10/2009 - Pop Star Wins £450,000 for Botched Cosmetic Surgery
A former contestant on Celebrity Big Brother and frontman of pop group Dead or Alive has won damages of £450,000 after a cosmetic surgeon who treated his lips admitted negligence.

08/10/2009 - Toxic Sofa Victim Wins Four-Figure Payout
A man who suffered chemical burns after sitting on a new leather sofa has received a four-figure sum in compensation.

05/10/2009 - Weekly Pay
The increase in the maximum amount of a ‘week’s pay’ on 1 October 2009 from £350.00 to £380.00 will see employers paying out more when making redundancies, says Jenny Gibson.

02/10/2009 - Asbestos
Over recent years there has been a huge growth in asbestos claims following the widespread exposure to asbestos during the 1950’s and 1960’s. Many people, who have been exposed to asbestos early in their working life, are only just recognising symptoms. According to the Health and Safety Executive, asbestos is the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK, and estimates around 4,000 people a year die from asbestos-related disease. In Shropshire alone 1 person dies every 12 weeks from Mesothelioma, which is a form of asbestosis.

29/09/2009 - DPP Guidance on Assisted Suicide
Following the recent decision of the House of Lords, granting Debbie Purdy, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, the right to clarification from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on the circumstances in which a relative of someone who wishes to end their own life will be prosecuted under the Suicide Act 1961 if they travel with the person wishing to die to a country where assisted suicide is legal, the DPP has now issued an interim policy statement on the approach that will be taken.

28/09/2009 - Neil Lorimer Shortlisted for PI Lawyer of the Year
It’s good news again for leading Shropshire law firm Lanyon Bowdler, as they celebrate the fact that Neil Lorimer, partner and head of the Personal Injury team has been short listed for the Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year Award.

25/09/2009 - HMRC and Valuations
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have recently hosted some conferences for professional practitioners about Inheritance Tax (IHT). It seems that one of practitioners’ main concerns has been the charge to IHT on properties, the values of which may have fallen significantly since the owner died.

24/09/2009 - Sickness and Annual Leave
The European Court of Justice has held, in the case of Pereda v Madrid Movilidad, that if a worker is sick during a period of annual leave, he is entitled to take the affected period of leave at another time, if he would not otherwise have had (free of sickness) the minimum period of annual leave provided for by the Working Time Directive (“the Directive”) – including, if necessary, if this means taking the relevant number of days’ holiday during the next leave year.

16/09/2009 - Legal 500
Once again leading local law firm Lanyon Bowdler are celebrating after receiving numerous recommendations by the leading Legal Sector Directory. The firm has been recommended by the UK Legal 500 in 11 areas of work, the highest amount of recommendations received by a entirely Shropshire based practice this year. See http://www.legal500.com/books/l500

09/09/2009 - Credit card users get EU support on overcharging
New legislation may give consumers the right to a refund on excessive charges incurred whilst abroad.

07/09/2009 - Young Footballer Bullied by Coaches Wins £40,000
A young man has received £40,000 in compensation after he was mentally and physically bullied by two football coaches.

28/08/2009 - EU investigation into patent and trade mark systems
The European Commission has opened a study into the quality of patents in the European Union. The study will also focus on the concept of a Community Patent, and its effects on the future of EU patent systems.

27/08/2009 - Payouts for Pupils' Accidents Reach £2.8 Million
A survey of local councils has revealed that almost £3 million was paid out in compensation to children hurt in accidents at school in the year 2008-2009. This figure represents an increase of £1 million on the previous year.

17/08/2009 - Avoid elderly snatch by state

11/08/2009 - Burwarton Show 2009
Leading Shropshire law firm, Lanyon Bowdler offered families the chance to win a fun day out at the recent Burwarton Show. On a beautiful sunny day around 200 people entered the competition, with the lucky prize winners being announced towards the end of the day.

10/08/2009 - Charity 10K and Race for Life
July may have been the wettest for 50 years but that hasn’t stopped fitness fanatics, from local law firm Lanyon Bowdler, getting out there and raising more money for charity.

07/08/2009 - Woman Trampled by Cows Wins Compensation
A woman left brain damaged after being trampled by cows whilst out walking her dog along a public footpath has won damages from the farmer.

04/08/2009 - Burwarton Show - 6 August
Come and meet our friendly team at Burwarton Show on Thursday 6 August. We will be right by the entrance, at trade stand number 146.

03/08/2009 - What Makes a Director
A tax case involving a husband and wife who paid themselves millions of pounds in dividends from 42 insolvent companies without making the necessary provisions for corporation tax has recently been heard by the Court of Appeal.

27/07/2009 - Ruth Finney Conquers the Three Peaks
Ruth Finney, solicitor in our commercial & corporate law team is always up for a challenge and so when her two sisters suggested to her and her fearless fiancé that they attempt to complete the Three Peaks Challenge on 19 July, she immediately said yes. They would be raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support by climbing the three highest mountain peaks in the UK, (Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis) in 24 hours and that included driving between each peak! It all sounded quite daunting and a demanding challenge even for the physically fit.

24/07/2009 - Cool off Period for Divorcing Couples
A report has suggested that married couples considering a divorce should be forced to "cool off" for three months.

17/07/2009 - Holiday Makers Urged to Avoid Quad Bike Danger
As holidaymakers start jetting off to foreign shores for a summer break, a Nottingham-based campaigning group has urged them to think twice before hiring quad bikes on foreign soil.

15/07/2009 - New Minimum Wage Rates Announced
The Government has announced new National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates that will apply from 1 October 2009.

13/07/2009 - Importance of Wills
If someone dies without making a valid will, they are said to have died intestate. Should this situation arise, the estate and possessions of the deceased person will be divided according to rules set out in the Administration of Estates Act 1925.

07/07/2009 - Winners of Shropshire Business Award
Staff and partners of Shropshire based solicitors Lanyon Bowdler are celebrating after scooping Best Green Business at the 2009 Shropshire Business Awards.

07/07/2009 - Going Green
‘Green Lawyers helping to Save Tomorrow’, was the slogan that won the Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors’ internal Going Green competition.

03/07/2009 - Family Relieved at Prison Sentence
This statement is made by Gayle Kinsey of Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors on behalf of Amanda Somers and her family who are relieved that Mr Paul Brittain has today been sentenced to 3 years and 4 months imprisonment having been convicted of death by dangerous driving. However, they take no comfort from the sentence which does not in any way make up for the loss of Ben’s life.

01/07/2009 - National Recycling Week
Shropshire solicitors Lanyon Bowdler marked National Recycling Week in style. In keeping with their Silver Green Achievers status they asked partners and staff to bring in any unusable clothes that were lingering in the bottom of their wardrobes, these clothes were then recycled.

29/06/2009 - Child Safety Week
Parents are today being warned to be extra vigilant about where they store potentially harmful products which appear to have childproof caps.

25/06/2009 - Accidents Abroad
Gayle Kinsey, personal injury solicitor with local law firm Lanyon Bowdler gives some useful advice for those of you about to take that well earned break abroad.

24/06/2009 - Jo Griffiths Becomes Health and Safety Consultant
Jo Griffiths, head of the criminal team in Telford and specialist Health & Safety consultant, has taken the tough decision to leave the Lanyon Bowdler partnership. Speaking about her recent decision Jo said “I have a young family who need more of my time; I personally feel more comfortable leaving the partnership for the time being, rather than trying to juggle too many commitments at once”.

19/06/2009 - Pride of Shropshire
Lanyon Bowdler were thrilled to attend the Pride of Shropshire awards as sponsors of the Courage Award. They had the opportunity to present the Courage Award to the winners of that category who were Adam Edwards and Christopher Morris. They led elderly residents to safety following a suspected arson attack.

18/06/2009 - National Recycling Week
National Recycling Week is on 22 - 28 June and we will be marking this occassion in style!

16/06/2009 - Holiday Pay
The House of Lords has handed down an important decision relating to holiday pay, which is bad news for employers, says Jenny Gibson of Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors.

12/06/2009 - Winner of LawCareers.Net 2009 Award
Lanyon Bowdler have been awarded the Best Recruiter – Small Firm at the sixth annual LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards held in London. The firm also won this award in 2004 and were nominated in 2007 and 2008.

10/06/2009 - Shropshire Business Awards 2009
We have been short listed for best green business at the 2009 Shropshire Business Awards.

09/06/2009 - Boy Brain Damaged at Rugby Club Party Wins 4.6 Million
A boy who suffered brain damage after falling off a ride at an end of season party at a rugby club has won £4.6 million in compensation.

08/06/2009 - Woman Given Antibiotic Overdose Awarded Compensation
An assistant social worker from Stockton-on-Tees has been awarded £400,000 compensation after she was given more than the recommended dose of antibiotics. The error has resulted in permanent damage to her inner ear.

02/06/2009 - Work Place Stress
Stress levels are soaring because of the recession, increasing the risk of accidents at work, according to a new report.

01/06/2009 - Road Side Drug Testing
Plans are underway to make driving under the influence of any illegal substance an offence.

27/05/2009 - Flexible Working Arrangements
From 6 April 2009, the statutory right to request flexible working arrangements is extended to parents of children aged 16 and under. Employees with caring responsibilities for children aged up to 6 (18 and under where the child is disabled) and carers of adults already have this right.

26/05/2009 - Health and Safety VDU use
More and more workers are spending a large part of their day looking at a computer screen. The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 specifically deal with the health and safety issues associated with working with VDUs.

22/05/2009 - Compensation for Wrist Broken on Cruise
A woman who broke her wrist on the second day of a cruise holiday has won over £10,000 in compensation for her injury.

20/05/2009 - How to maximise the value in your business
A breakfast seminar jointly hosted by new Shropshire independent corporate finance firm Amalgam Corporate Finance, Whittingham Riddell Charted Accountants and Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors was successfully held at Whittingham Riddell’s Shrewsbury offices. The seminar, which focussed on “preparing your business for the future” and enhancing future value, offered advice on planning a business for sale or acquisition.

19/05/2009 - Risk Minimisation Strategies
A recent decision has underlined that it is important for employers to operate risk minimisation strategies when mechanical handling equipment is being used: the mere assessment of potential risks is not enough. If an employee is injured, the burden is on the employer to prove that it has taken appropriate steps to reduce the risk to the lowest practicable level when facing a manual handling injury claim.

18/05/2009 - Expense claims
In light of the publicity and anger over MPs' expenses this issue has now been placed firmly under the spotlight. Such things as inflating expense claims by adding a few extra miles, or even taking property such as toilet rolls, bin bags and even tools are seen by some as a perk of the job. Although these seem trivial in light of the extortionate claims that MP’s have been making deliberately inflating expenses claims or taking property belonging to employers constitutes theft, whilst over claiming expenses by way of a genuine oversight is seen a performance issue.

13/05/2009 - Payout for faulty football boots
A Sunday league footballer who was seriously injured because of faulty football boots has won a four-figure payout.

07/05/2009 - Real People Real Compensation
Peal People, Real Compensation is our new campaign and the star of this is Matty Watton. He is a real life example of great courage and determination.

27/04/2009 - LB on Twitter
A firm that really likes to differentiate itself from its competitors has to be Shropshire’s leading law firm Lanyon Bowdler, who have been tweeting away for a few weeks now!

24/04/2009 - Silver Green Achievers
A Shropshire firm of solicitors has become the latest business prepared to demonstrate its green credentials to suppliers and customers, seeking such organisations.

13/04/2009 - Employment Law Seminar - Ludlow
In today's climate, many employers are looking to cut costs without necessarily making redundancies. Local law firm Lanyon Bowdler are taking their renowned Employment Law Network Seminar to Ludlow, for the benefit of the local businesses in South Shropshire and Herefordshire. John Merry, partner and department head, will be offering valuable advice on dealing with the difficulties of short-time working and redundancies. In addition, in house Health & Safety Consultant, Jo Griffiths will provide an update on the consequences of non-compliance with the new Health & Safety Act 2008.

06/04/2009 - Employment Law Changes
Changes to employment law and practice led by the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform are normally implemented in either April of October. The reason for this is to make life easier for employers, who must ensure that their policies and procedures comply by the implementation dates – or risk significant penalties.

02/04/2009 - Important changes to debt recovery
Important changes in the way debt recovery matters are dealt with are due to come into force on 6 April 2009, by virtue of the 49th update of the Civil Procedure Rules.

23/03/2009 - Community Care and the Disabled
It is fast becoming apparent that Local Authorities are falling short of their responsibilities, by failing those with disabilities who require social housing.

04/03/2009 - Hazardous pavements
Shockingly a local newspaper reports that Telford has the most hazardous pavements in the West Midlands. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) states that treacherous pavements are potentially a deadly menace, especially during the recent cold snap, and is urging Local Authorities to repair broken and uneven pavements.

13/02/2009 - Great news for land owners
“Landowners throughout the country will be relieved to note the outcome of a recent tax appeal heard by the High Court,” says Andrew Evans of Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors.

02/02/2009 - Cycle helmet warning
“The High Court in London has held that a cyclist who does not wear a helmet could have their compensation reduced in the event of an accident caused by the fault of another” said Neil Lorimer Head of the Personal Injury Department at Shropshire law firm Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors.

02/02/2009 - Recession Cost Cutting Tips
The cost of fuel is still considerably higher than it was just a couple of years ago despite recent falls in prices. It’s worth shopping around between different providers as this can result in some decent savings..

28/01/2009 - Debt advice
If you are in debt don’t panic! Do something about it as soon as possible because the problems will not just go away. Don’t ignore calls or letters from your creditors, be sure to seek help as soon as you can. You will probably find if you are either on a low wage or in receipt of state benefits, you are likely to qualify for free help to deal with your debts under the Legal Aid Scheme.

27/01/2009 - Employment Law Seminar
Following the success of previous seminars local Solicitors Lanyon Bowdler are holding their next Employment Law Networking event on Thursday 5 February at the International Centre, Telford.

27/01/2009 - Short time working
In today's climate, many employers are looking to cut costs without actually making redundancies. A short-term solution many companies are considering is the introduction of short-time working. However, whilst this can be an effective way to make savings without reducing headcount, the implementation of short-time working is not without its difficulties.

08/01/2009 - Debt advice
The effects of the credit crunch are lasting much longer than some had thought and it seems that the end is still nowhere in sight. “Piles of unopened envelopes, ignoring the phone, constant worry and sleepless nights - these are just some of the symptoms of debt denial” comments Gary Sans of Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors.

06/01/2009 - Support for homeowners
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement that more support would be given to home owners struggling with mortgage arrears, the Department for Work and Pensions has announced that the new package of support under the Income Support for Mortgage Interest (ISMI) system is being brought into immediate effect. It had previously been scheduled to start in April 2009.

02/01/2009 - Health and Safety new legislation
As all business owners and senior managers will know, a busy work load and tight deadlines can make it very tempting to take short cuts, but with new legislation coming into effect in the New Year, one area not to be ignored, is health and safety.

23/12/2008 - Ex Cathedra
Once again Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors were proud to have been the main sponsors of Ex Cathedra, Christmas Music by Candlelight, which recently took place at St Chad’s Church, forming part of Shropshire Music Trust’s 25th Season.

19/12/2008 - Factory Workers Injured in Coach Crash in Telford, Shropshire
A driver had to undergo emergency treatment after being cut from the wreckage of a coach which was carrying factory workers. The coach, which collided with a lorry on Telford’s Hortonwood Industrial Estate on Friday 12 December, left 16 people needing hospital attention.

09/12/2008 - Christmas card donations
As committed Green Achievers Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors have once again decided not to send Christmas cards within the offices, or to their outside contacts. Instead they will be carrying on with the LB tradition of donating money to their two nominated local charities, The Severn Hospice and Headway.

08/12/2008 - Tragic death of baby
A Telford mother who lost her son at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has settled her case. A negotiated settlement means Clare Russell will now receive compensation for the disastrous events which occurred in November 2003.

08/12/2008 - Baby Death
A Telford mother who lost her son at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has settled her case. A negotiated settlement means Clare Russell will now receive compensation for the disastrous events which occurred in November 2003.

05/12/2008 - Redundancy legal advice for employers soars
In the past two weeks there have been almost 30,000 job losses announced by British companies and, as the global economy continues on a downward spiral, the number of redundancies is expected to continue to rise.

04/12/2008 - Surviving the recession
The UK is now in its first recession in more than fifteen years. Many businesspeople have not previously had to cope with the practical implications of an economic downturn.

01/12/2008 - Green Achiever
Three local organisations are working together in order to stake a claim and place Shropshire on the map as a centre of environmental excellence.

21/10/2008 - Injured worker receives compensation
An abattoir worker, who nearly lost his left arm when he slipped and fell on the unguarded blades of a cutting tool, has settled his case. A negotiated settlement means Stephen Jones, 49 from Clun in South Shropshire will receive substantial damages having suffered life threatening injuries and, as a result of the accident which happened in February 2006, is now left disadvantaged on the open labour market.

20/10/2008 - HPI checks: how safe are they?
A recent court case has again highlighted the limitations of HPI checks. Although the system operated by HPI Limited for checking a used vehicle is not stolen, written off, or still subject to a finance agreement is incredibly useful, it is not foolproof, warns Brian Evans, of Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors.

15/10/2008 - Ludlow opening party
Shropshire law firm Lanyon Bowdler recently celebrated as MP for the Ludlow Constituency Philip Dunne conducted the official opening of their brand new offices on the Ludlow Eco Park.

26/09/2008 - Dangers of club membership
A recent Court decision has highlighted the risks that members of unincorporated bodies, such as golf clubs, face simply because they are members, says Garry Richards of Lanyon Bowdler, Solicitors.

23/09/2008 - Excellence at Grosvenor House
For one local firm of solicitors it isn’t all doom and gloom in the property market. With a dedicated team of property experts located in Central Park, Telford, Lanyon Bowdler process a large volume of property transactions for the national customers of various lenders and agents as well as offering an efficient service to the residents of Telford and the surrounding area.

19/09/2008 - Legal 500 success
A Shropshire law firm is celebrating after yet again receiving numerous recommendations by the leading Legal Sector Directory. Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors have been recommended by the UK Legal 500 in 10 areas of work, the highest amount of recommendations received by a entirely Shropshire based practice this year. The firm has also been ranked 17th by size in the West Midlands area, which includes Birmingham.

11/09/2008 - Footballer awared Compensation
A former professional footballer has won at least £4.3 million in compensation after a tackle ended his promising career when he was just 18 years old.

04/09/2008 - Victim of Detox diet awared Compensation
A woman who suffered brain damage as a result of following a special detox diet has been awarded £810,000 in compensation.

22/08/2008 - Exam success at LB

21/08/2008 - Alton Coach Crash
One man has died and three others are critically injured after a horrific coach crash near Alton Towers theme park, in Staffordshire this week.

19/08/2008 - Milestones at the firm
Shropshire solicitors, Lanyon Bowdler are celebrating this summer, as a number of their staff members reached significant milestones at the firm.

18/08/2008 - Blooming lovely show
LB were proud to be sponsoring Shrewsbury Flower Show 2008 once again this year.

08/08/2008 - Burwarton Show a Success
A Shropshire solicitors firm were thrilled yesterday when hundreds of people attended a popular county show, despite miserable weather warnings.

04/08/2008 - Hereford hospital diagnosis blunder
A Hereford hospital has been involved in a huge diagnosis blunder, causing distress and heartache for many patients.

03/08/2008 - LB at Burwarton
Come and meet our friendly team at Burwarton Show on Thursday 7 August. We will be right by the entrance, at tradestand number 146.

02/08/2008 - Bouncy castle boy - judgement overturned
The Court of Appeal has overturned the High Court’s ruling that a boy who suffered brain damage after he was kicked in the head while playing on a bouncy castle should be awarded compensation that could have amounted to £1 million.

01/08/2008 - Farmers are warned this summer
The Health and Safety Executive have warned parents and farmers to be vigilant about the safety of children on farms.

23/07/2008 - Partners pedal on for charity
A team of Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors and their family decided to get on their bikes, and raise some money for the Headway Cycle Challenge.

30/06/2008 - Dragon Boat Team
Shropshire solicitors Lanyon Bowdler have put aside their briefcases to become pirates for the day when they took part in the Dragon Boat Festival. A twenty strong team put up the jolly roger and set sail all in aid of raising much needed Doubloons for The Severn Hospice.

20/06/2008 - Pride of Shropshire Winners
Lanyon Bowdler were thrilled to attend the Pride of Shropshire awards last night as main sponsors of the event as well as sponsoring the Courage Award. They had the opportunity to present the Courage Award to the winner of that category, 9 year old Sophie Foxley, for the immense courage she has shown in fighting leukaemia.

16/06/2008 - Ludlow office moves to Eco Park
Twelve months on from the merger of Morgans Solicitors and Lanyon Bowdler, partners and staff are thrilled their new purpose built offices are ready for occupation. Sitting on the Eco Business Park on the outskirts of Ludlow there will be ample parking and meeting facilities for clients and professionals as well as comfortable open plan working for staff.

13/05/2008 - NFU Legal Panel Appointment
Lanyon Bowdler, are delighted to have been appointed as one of the NFU Legal Panel Solicitors for the West Midlands, they will be offering support to the farmers & growers in Staffordshire, Shropshire and Herefordshire.

08/05/2008 - £800,000 pounds awarded to family of injured baby
The family of a baby who sustained horrific injuries in a car crash has been awarded £800,000 in compensation.

05/05/2008 - Boy injured on bouncy castle seeking compensation
A boy who suffered brain damage after he was kicked in the head while playing on a bouncy castle has been awarded compensation that could amount to £1 million, a ruling that will cause parents to stop and think.

02/05/2008 - Florist loses bid to appeal
The owner of a flower shop has failed in her bid to hold a commuter partly responsible for a fall that occurred on the pavement outside her London shop.

01/05/2008 - Two new partners appointed
Lanyon Bowdler, Shropshire’s leading law firm, is expanding the partnership by welcoming the appointment of Edward Rees and Paula Nash.

24/04/2008 - Fatal accident at work - family statement
Following the Inquest into the death in March 2003 of the late Mr Robert Howe, this statement is made by Dawn Humphries, Specialist Accident Solicitor for Lanyon Bowdler acting on behalf of Mrs Christine Howe, her daughter Ms Kristy Howe and their family. Whilst Mrs Howe was too distressed to attend the hearing they have all welcomed the narrative verdict setting out in detail the catalogue of errors leading to this tragic death.

24/04/2008 - Supporting local communities
Twelve months on from the merger of Morgans Solicitors and Lanyon Bowdler, partners and staff are thrilled their new purpose built offices are ready for occupation. Sitting on the Eco Business Park on the outskirts of Ludlow there will be ample parking and meeting facilities for clients and professionals as well as comfortable open plan working for staff. Partner Roger Taylor, formerly a partner with Morgans, said “it was a big decision to move out of the town centre but we need to be able to offer the facilities to our clients and staff ensuring a top quality level of service and modern working conditions.”

24/04/2008 - Lanyon Bowdler appointed on Very High Cost Case Panel
Some of the most complex and expensive criminal cases can take up to months to reach court. In order to be able to represent a defendant in matters such as these, a law firm needs to be approved by The Legal Services Commission and appear on their Very High Cost Case Panel.

23/04/2008 - New head of private client department
Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors are pleased to announce that their Private Client Department is to be headed by Edward Rees. Having been a member of Lanyon Bowdler’s six strong expert Private Client team for the past four years.

22/04/2008 - Fatal accident at work - British Sugar boiler explosion
Following the Inquest into the death in March 2003 of the late Mr Robert Howe, this statement is made by Dawn Humphries, Specialist Accident Solicitor for Lanyon Bowdler acting on behalf of Mrs Christine Howe, her daughter Ms Kristy Howe and their family. Whilst Mrs Howe was too distressed to attend the hearing they have all welcomed the narrative verdict setting out in detail the catalogue of errors leading to this tragic death.

27/03/2008 - Who does not need a HIP
Home Information Packs (HIPs) are now required for most residential properties put on the market, but the list of exceptions to the rule – properties that can be marketed without a HIP – is significant.

27/03/2008 - Victory for Pre-Nuptial arrangements
Pre-nuptial agreements have been given a boost following a recent case involving a ‘serial divorcee’.

27/03/2008 - Remarriage not ground for alteration of divorce settlement
When financial arrangements are being made on divorce, the issue of the payment of maintenance is often in point. One of the concerns from the point of view of the payer is that if the ex-spouse remarries, their circumstances may well change significantly, so that the payment of maintenance is no longer appropriate.

27/03/2008 - Problem trees and Preservation Orders
Cases involving damage to a property caused by trees located on a neighbour’s land, especially those dealing with subsidence or heave due to roots, are fairly common. One complication that arises is where the tree in question is subject to a preservation order.

27/03/2008 - Debt still valid bankruptcy
When a person is unable to pursue a claim against someone who has been made bankrupt on account of the bankruptcy having been discharged, it may still be possible to pursue the claim against the bankrupt’s insurers, following a recent ruling.

26/03/2008 - E-Conveyancing on the way
Plans to update the conveyancing process in England and Wales have been ongoing since 1998, when preliminary proposals were set out in a report, compiled by the Law Commission and the Land Registry, entitled Land Registration for the Twenty-First Century. Consultation on how best to go about re-engineering the system has been extensive. The aim is to develop an electronic system of conveyancing that makes buying and selling easier for all those involved in the process.

26/03/2008 - Directors - be careful what you sign
The Court of Appeal recently handed down a decision which should convince directors to take great care when they sign contractual documents on behalf of their companies… because if the contract contains a misrepresentation, they can in some circumstances be held personally liable for it by the courts. The fact that the contract may not benefit the director is not a defence.

26/03/2008 - Avoiding online theft
Theft using IT is a rapidly growing area of crime, with ever-greater sophistication being used to plunder the bank accounts of the vulnerable and to obtain credit and/or goods. The results can be substantial financial loss (in the short term in any event) and a compromised credit history.

25/03/2008 - Annual increase in Tribunal Awards
The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2007, which details the annual inflation-linked increase in limits on the amounts which can be awarded by employment tribunals, was made on 18 December 2007 and applies where the appropriate date falls on or after 1 February 2008.

25/03/2008 - Can Big Brother read your emails
Recently amended provisions of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 could further restrict the rights of organisations and individuals wishing to protect sensitive electronic information.

25/03/2008 - Willingness to improve enables Father to regain custody
A father who showed significant improvement in his ability to look after his son has been granted custody of the child by the Court of Appeal.

21/03/2008 - Is a risk assessment necessary
These days, health and safety issues are important considerations for the management of most firms and the potential ramifications of failing to adopt robust health and safety policies are now well known.

20/03/2008 - Donation of computer monitors
Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors have donated 12 computer monitors to the South Shropshire Furniture Scheme.

20/03/2008 - Disqualification traps for Directors
The Companies Act 2006, most of which is now in force, imposes tough new criteria governing the behaviour of directors. In particular, when making decisions directors must bear in mind the potential effects of those decisions on various ‘stakeholders’ (those with an interest in their outcome, such as employees and shareholders) and the environment.

19/03/2008 - Employing Illegal Migrant Workers
New measures designed to tackle illegal migrant working came into force on 29 February 2008.

18/03/2008 - McCartney split - implications for divorcing couples
The much-publicised divorce of Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills has led to a settlement in favour of Ms Mills of £24.3 million. Press speculation was rife that she might be awarded anything up to £60 million from Sir Paul’s fortune, which is estimated to be £400 million – the figure presented by his side in the proceedings and accepted by the court. Ms Mills, who represented herself, claims that he is worth £800 million.

12/03/2008 - Business the Main Beneficiary as Darling Bids to Stave Off Disaster
The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement that the standard rate of VAT would be reduced from 17.5 per cent to 15 per cent was possibly the most widely leaked Government decision in recent years and will come as welcome news to the poorest in the economy. The VAT change applies from 1 December 2008 until the end of 2009, so whether it will be welcomed by businesses...

11/03/2008 - Government abandons plans to protect cohabitees
The Government has announced that it does not, for the time being at any rate, intend to proceed with reforms to the law that would have given cohabiting partners similar rights to married couples or civil partners on the breakdown of their relationship. This unexpected announcement was made by Justice Minister Bridget Prentice and is all the more surprising given the inconsistency of rulings made by the courts in this problematic area.

27/02/2008 - £7.4 million compensation for injured man
A Shropshire man has been awarded compensation when the High Court sitting in Birmingham approved a £7.4m settlement earlier this week. Mr Ezugwu’s solicitor, Catastrophic Injury specialist Neil Lorimer from Lanyon Bowdler said: “This is a huge award. It is to my knowledge the highest ever awarded in Shropshire and Mid Wales, but it has been carefully calculated to meet Mr Ezugwu’s extensive needs, now and for the rest of his life. The fund will be held and managed by the Court of Protection and will be used to meet those needs.” Chukwudi (Chuk) Ezugwu, together with his fiancée, Sarah Price, were travelling along the A41 at Tong in November 2003, when they were involved in a head on collision with a car traveling on the wrong side of the road. The driver of the oncoming car, Mrs Jacqueline Platt died at the scene of the accident as a result of her injuries. Her insurers admitted negligence. Mr Ezugwu and Miss Price were airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital where sadly Miss Price later died. Chuk sustained a serious brain injury and was in a critical condition for several weeks. He spent two years in hospital and has moved into a specially adapted home. He has been left with language, speech and cognitive difficulties. He also suffered multiple orthopaedic injuries which severely limit his walking distance. The injuries were so bad that Chuk has been left needing 24 hour supervision for the rest of his life. However he remains a passionate football supporter and enjoys following Shrewsbury Town and Manchester United. Speaking on behalf of the family, Chuk’s mother Anna Ezugwu said: “This is wonderful – it hasn’t sunk in yet but it is far better than we expected. I don’t have to worry about Chuk now if something were to happen to me, I know that he will receive the care he needs for the rest of his life. Mr Lorimer and his team have been fantastic and my family and I would like to give them a special thank you. I have been a client of Lanyon Bowdler since 1971 and I am treated like I am one of the family.”

26/02/2008 - Telford Tree of Light
We are proud to announce that this year the Telford Tree of Light committee raised in excess of £33,000, more than it has ever raised in its 13 years of existence. £16,552 of this was donated to the Severn Hospice who are one of our designated local charities.

25/02/2008 - Preparing your Business for 21st Century Litigation
Be prepared! Solicitors handling litigation will start to find stricter measures being applied to the disclosure of electronic documents. Courts will be asking questions at case management conferences about electronic sources – particularly email – that have up till now been tacitly ignored.

22/02/2008 - Public Funding in Ludlow
We all know that it can be a costly experience visiting a solicitor. But Lanyon Bowdler have recently been granted a contract from the Legal Services Commission which allows them to offer publicly funded work to the population of Ludlow and the surrounding area.

05/02/2008 - Change in Limitation Period
It may be possible now for a victim of assault or abuse to claim for damages outside the prescribed limitation period.

18/01/2008 - Expanding Law Firm gains IIP Recognition
The partners and staff of Lanyon Bowdler have recently been rewarded for all their hard work and commitment by being recognised as an Investor in People.

04/01/2008 - Flexible working rights
Whilst anyone can ask their employer for more flexible working arrangements, since April 2003 parents and others (such as guardians) who are responsible for looking after children under the age of six years (or 18 years if the child is disabled) have had the legal right to request to work flexible hours and to have their request taken seriously by their employer, provided they have worked for their employer for 26 weeks continuously before the application is made.

02/01/2008 - Buying abroad - take care
Recently, the newspapers have once again been featuring the plight of British people who have bought foreign properties (this time in Spain) only to discover that there are defects in their title, the ramifications of which can be catastrophic for the owners as their dream of a place in the sun turns into a nightmare.

02/01/2008 - CGT and non-business assets
Much has been made of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) changes, announced in the pre-budget report in October, regarding the taxation of business assets, due to the abolition from 6 April 2008 of ‘taper relief’. However, the CGT position regarding non-business assets will also change significantly from that date.

01/01/2008 - Maternity leave
Employers with staff absent on maternity leave should be aware that a failure to offer them the same rights and opportunities as their colleagues could result in claims of sex discrimination.

20/12/2007 - Company road safety - Police get tough
Employers who forget that their health and safety responsibilities extend to employees driving on company business should take note of a shift in the way police will investigate road accidents in future.

14/12/2007 - Lover awarded 1m from estate
The long-term lover of a man who had promised to marry her but died before they could wed has received more than £1m from his £3m estate.

14/12/2007 - Happy Christmas from Lanyon Bowdler
Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors would like to wish you all a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

13/12/2007 - Northern Rock - Good news for ISA holders
The panic that overnight turned Northern Rock from a respected High Street fixture to a lame duck saw thousands of holders of ISAs in ‘the Rock’ queuing to withdraw their savings.

12/12/2007 - New English Language qualifications for migrant workers
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills has launched new English language qualifications for migrant workers and employers. The new English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for Work qualifications will make it easier for migrant workers to get the practical English language skills they are likely to need in the workplace. There will be eight ESOL for Work qualifications, each having a slightly different focus and taking a different approach to assessment.

11/12/2007 - Netball team top the league
A team of Shropshire solicitors have taken on the challenge and formed a netball team. The Lanyon Bowdler team is going from strength to strength winning all of their 6 matches and topping the league.

10/12/2007 - New office at Ludlow Eco Park
In the Summer of 2008 Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors will be moving into their new offices at the Ludlow Eco Business Park. The new office will be built to BREEAM (Environmental Assessment Method) Excellent standards – the building industry’s highest rating for environmental excellence in construction and this level of excellence will be continued in the level of client care that will be offered.

10/12/2007 - Damages for wine bottle injury
A woman whose thumb was lacerated when she tried to open a bottle of wine has been awarded £6,000 in damages.

10/12/2007 - Two hundred and fifty thousand pounds for Workplace back injury
A man whose career was ended when he slipped down a grass verge at work has been awarded £250,000 in compensation.

06/12/2007 - Grosvenor House open evening
An open evening is being held at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors new office tonight which is based at Grosvenor House, Central Park, Telford.

05/12/2007 - Sponsors of Shropshire Music Trust
Ex Cathedra played to a packed and appreciative audience at St Chads Church, Shrewsbury last night. This was organised by Shropshire Music Trust and Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors were the proud sponsors along with an investment received from the Arts & Business Council.

03/12/2007 - Consultation on collective redundancies
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that the obligation on an employer, under section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA), to consult over collective redundancies extends to consultations over the reasons for the closure of a business (UK Coal Mining Ltd. v National Union of Mineworkers). In the EAT’s view, the obligation to consult over avoiding proposed redundancies inevitably involves examining the reasons for the dismissals and that in turn requires consultation over the reasons for the closure.

19/11/2007 - Successful fundraising for Children in Need
Partners and staff at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors are celebrating after raising over £650 for Children in Need 2007.

16/11/2007 - Solicitors walk the plank in aid of Children in Need
Shropshire solicitors Lanyon Bowdler have become pirates to raise money for this years Children in Need.

17/10/2007 - Directors Duties 2007
Company directors in the county are being advised that new company law in force today affects the duties they owe to their companies. The Companies Act 2006, which has partly been brought into force today, introduces a statutory statement of directors’ duti

15/10/2007 - The skys the limit for Shropshire Solicitors
A team of 12 from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors have had the unique once in a lifetime opportunity of "flying" through Shrewsbury suspended on a zip wire. This daring event was all in aid of Severn Hospice one of Lanyon Bowdler’s designated local charities.

05/10/2007 - Shropshire Lawyers hit the right note
Staff from Shropshire law firm Lanyon Bowdler will be leaving their law books behind and picking up their music books on 6th October, when they join the Shrewsbury Cantata Choir for a charity performance of Handel’s "Messiah" in aid of the Severn Hospice.

26/09/2007 - Humberts merger with Halls
The corporate team at Lanyon Bowdler acted for the vendors on the sale of Halls, the group of Estate Agents, Agricultural and Fine Art Auctioneers, Valuers and Surveyors.

21/09/2007 - Senior Solicitor crosses the border into Shropshire

18/09/2007 - Success in the Legal 500
Shropshire based law firm Lanyon Bowdler is celebrating after receiving 10 recommendations in the UK Legal 500 Directory, this puts Lanyon Bowdler as the top Shropshire Law firm.

18/09/2007 - New legal service for Non English Speakers
An innovative new service which enables non English speaking individual’s access to legal advice was launched today. The scheme was devised by Shropshire based law firm Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors in partnership with specialist translating and interpreting experts Dixon Associates.

18/09/2007 - Lanyon Bowdler staff take part in the Race for Life
Shropshire Law firm raises in excess of £1,000 for Race for life.

18/09/2007 - Lanyon Bowdler appoints Shropshire Legal Ace as Senior Partner
Lanyon Bowdler has as elected Peter Flint as the firm’s Senior Partner. Peter will be responsible for driving the profile of the firm forward, acting as a public ambassador for the firm and representing the firm in the Shropshire community.

17/09/2007 - Face up to debt
A Shropshire lawyer is urging individuals with debt problems to seek professional advice at the earliest opportunity. Gary Sans, Legal Executive with Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors, says that recent statistics show that during 2006, debt in the UK became a more serious problem than ever as households struggle to cope with debt totalling £1.1 trillion.

17/09/2007 - Ex-wife Faces Former Partners Bankruptcy
You might have thought it was all over – but your divorce settlement may not be as final as you hoped, says Peter Flint of Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors.

17/09/2007 - £1 million Compensation award
An unlikely Hatrick - Man loses leg, becomes Football coach and receives just under a £1million following accident at work!

17/09/2007 - Businesses of Shropshire Check Your Email
Shropshire Businesses which change their email addresses as a means of reducing spam should take care following a recent decision in the Commercial Court.

17/09/2007 - Asbestos Claims Continue to Rise
Asbestos-related diseases are thought to have caused more than 4,000 deaths last year in the UK, whilst many other people presented with the first symptoms of illness caused by exposure to asbestos. One of the worst diseases associated with asbestos is mesothelioma, for which there is no cure. Three recent successful claims show the levels of compensation currently being awarded to mesothelioma sufferers.

17/09/2007 - Dog attacks
Is Shropshire suffering from a plague of vicious dog attacks? Barely a week passes without reports of a horrific attack on some innocent victim, often with horrific consequences. Unsurprisingly dog owners and victims alike are uncertain of the laws surrounding dog attacks. If you are the owner, are you liable if your dog injures or attacks somebody? If you are the victim of an attack, can you claim for compensation and press criminal charges?

13/08/2007 - Acceptance of Payment Causes Loss of Rights

13/08/2007 - Bad News for Shropshire Landowners and Developers
A warning to Shropshire landowners and developers asking them to be aware if their land falls into the category of "Common Land".

13/08/2007 - Local advice is great when it comes to Compensation Claims!
Local advice is great when it comes to Compensation Claims!

13/08/2007 - Changes to disclosure obligations
Companies risk fines due to failure to comply with disclosure obligations imposed by regulations.

01/08/2007 - Resolution Accredited Specialist Status
The skills of a Shropshire Lawyer have been recognised by the UK’s leading Family Law Group – Resolution. Sue Hodgson, Family Lawyer at law firm Lanyon Bowdler, has recently gained Resolution Accredited Specialist Status.

09/07/2007 - Shropshire bred Solicitor comes home and joins Local Solicitors
Shropshire bred Solicitor comes home and joins Local Solicitors

08/07/2007 - Work Shoulder Injury
An 80-year-old man who fell at work and injured his shoulder has received £5,000 in an out of court settlement.

06/07/2007 - London Underground derailment
Eleven passengers were taken to hospital and thirty seven were injured following a rush hour train crash on the London Underground on Thursday 5th July.

31/05/2007 - Shropshire Motocrosser has eyes set on success
Shropshire Motorcrosser Danny Blair is hoping that all his training pays off at the forthcoming Wulfsport British Masters Motocross Championship being held at Hawkstone Park on the 16th and 17th June 2007. Danny, who is a member of the Warsley Wasps, will be riding his Kawasaki 85 cc and has his eyes firmly set on success.

30/01/2007 - Dad calls for further investigation into son's death
Dad calls for further investigation into son’s death following routine operation.