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Demolished pub needs rebuilding brick by brick

The owners of Britain’s wonkiest pub have been instructed to reconstruct the Crooked House following its unauthorised demolition. South Staffordshire Council issued an enforcement notice to the pub's owners after a fire and subsequent...

The family of Captain Tom demolish spa

The spa pool block at the residence of Captain Sir Tom Moore’s daughter is currently undergoing preparations for demolition, as evidenced by the erected scaffolding surrounding the structure. A flatbed truck arrived at the property in Marston...

David Walliams sues Britains Got Talent

David Walliams has reached a settlement with Fremantle, the production company behind 'Britain’s Got Talent,' following the leak of his private remarks about contestants. Fremantle expressed sincere regret over the publication of private...

In excess of one thousand shoplifting offences per day

Shoplifting has surged to an unprecedented level, witnessing a 25 percent increase in a year, totalling 1,000 offences per day, according to official figures. The data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals 365,164 offences in the year up to...

The legal profession welcomes Lady Chief Justice

Britain is about to witness a historic change in its judicial leadership. Dame Sue Carr, a 58-year-old Court of Appeal judge, is set to become the first woman in 755 years to oversee the judicial system in England and Wales as the head of the judiciary. Her...

Care home worker wins case against abusive manager

A care home worker has won a legal battle against her manager, who uttered hurtful remarks during an alleged incident. Sonia Pywell took her former manager, Samantha Bacon, to an employment tribunal, where it was revealed that Ms. Pywell had been...

Disagreement over venue does not constitute age discrimination

A judge has ruled that disagreeing with older colleagues over where to hold the office Christmas party does not form age discrimination. A 45-year-old HR advisor brought her employer to court after her younger colleagues rejected her wish to host...

West Midlands Police become snake charmers

Police officers in Aston, Birmingham, rescued a 10ft boa constrictor from the middle of a busy road. The officers were on patrol when they spotted the snake slithering near a park. Determined to ensure the snake didn't escape, the officers used a broom...

HCB Solicitors Collaborates with Supported Living Gateway

HCB Solicitors and Supported Living Gateway have collaborated to provide an all rounded corporate and property transactional experience for investors together with housing associations, care and supported living providers. This partnership combines HCB...

Sacked teacher disputes use of preferred pronouns

A sacked primary school teacher is taking legal action for alleged unfair dismissal, claiming that she was dismissed after refusing to use an eight-year-old’s preferred pronouns. The teacher claimed that, two years ago, the school where she worked...

TikTok fined £12.7 million for using children's data

The privacy watchdog has fined the viral video app' TikTok £12.7m for illegally using the personal data of more than a million young children. Ofcom research revealed that 53 percent of 8 to 12 year olds use Chinese-owned TikTok, making it...

Career Shoplifter earned half a million

A WOMAN who shoplifted goods and then returned them for refunds, made more than £500,000 a court heard. 53-year-old Narinder Kaur, also known as Nina Tiara, travelled across the country to deceive shops, including John Lewis, TK Maxx, and...

Offenders on Probation Guilty of Further Offences

New figures have revealed that Offenders on probation are committing an average of three murders, or serious sex crimes, a week. Since 2010, known criminals have been convicted of nearly 700 murders while on probation. Offenders who were on probation...

Dye your hair or be dismissed, tribunal hears

A tribunal has ruled that an older female banker who would not dye her grey hair was not a victim of discrimination when she was called “Christine Lagarde”. The banker lost a £4.6 million discrimination claim in a “crushing...

Parents can sue Fortnite

A Canadian court has approved a class action bought by three parents against the makers of the video game, Fortnite.  It had been suggested by the parents that their children stopped sleeping, showering, and eating, in order to play the game....

Don warns students not to be offended

The Oxford University vice chancellor has said that it is “unfortunate” that some students “claim a right not to be offended.” Dame Louise Richardson told the university’s student newspaper, “There is a view...

Resolution Re-accreditation

Congratulations to Amy Litherland , Head of Family Law (North) on her re-accreditation to Resolution Specialist panel in the areas of Children Law (private) and Domestic Abuse. The scheme recognises members who demonstrate excellence in the practice of...

Donations for DIAS

HCB visited the DIAS drop in centre to present the charity with a £1000 donation towards their work supporting victims of Domestic Violence, marking the end of #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth.  ...

NHS maternity compensation tops £90 billion

Ahead of a “harrowing” report into mistakes at the East Kent Hospital Trust, it has been revealed that the NHS faces a potential £90 billion compensation bill for maternity failings. Following a series of scandals, official figures...

Over £3500 raised for MacMillan

We'd like to say a huge Thank You to all our staff, clients and neighbouring businesses for attending our Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Mornings. You helped raise the fantastic sum of £1,751.17 and HCB matched the money raised £ for...

2 miles a day - Support for Refuge Charity

We surprised Ann from our Warrington office and presented her with a donation from to her chosen charity Refuge, during #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth.  Ann raised £800 completing the Walk 2 Miles a day challenge.  ...

HCB attend DIAS Charity Night

‘From Pain to Purpose ’ DIAS Domestic Violence Centre The fundraiser aimed to spread awareness of Domestic Violence and raise money for services that support victims of these crimes, specifically, refuges that accommodate people fleeing...

Road verges to become allotments say Shropshire Council

Shropshire Council has voted to turn road verges into allotments after a council allowed residents to grow their own food in response to the cost of living crisis. The unanimous vote was included in the recent "right to grow” initiative that...

Bedford Twilight 10k

HCB came out in support of the team at Senate House Chambers when they ran the Bedford Twilight 10k earlier this month with a £1,000 donation towards their fundraising for the Breast Cancer Now charity. You can find out more about the fundraiser and...

Resolution Re-accreditation

  Congratulations to Sharon Ferguson and Victoria Bailey , Family Solicitors from the Leigh and Wigan offices, on their re-accreditation to the Resolution’s Specialist Accreditation Scheme in the areas of Children Law (Private) and...

Walk for Womens Aid

The HCB Family Team have joined the ‘1.6 a day, your way’ challenge from Women’s Aid Federation of England.   Victoria, Alison and Jade from our Wigan office, will walk, run or swim 1.6 miles every day during the month of September...

Donation for DIAS Charity

Victoria Bailey and Alison Connelly from HCB’s Wigan office (Children and Family team), visited DIAS, a Wigan and Leigh charity that offers support to any individuals harmed by domestic abuse, to gift a donation of toiletries and essential items for...

Fundraising for St. Roccos

The fundraising team from St. Roccos Hospice visited the Warrington office of HCB to meet the staff and collect a donation of £1,000 towards their work in Warrington and the surrounding area. St Rocco’s Hospice provides care and support to...

Birmingham Employment Court rules against Aston Martin

An Aston Martin worker with spinal issues whose boss told him “we’ve all got back problems here mate” has won £36,000 in a disability claim. Sean Deanie complained that his supervisor at the luxury car maker, whose models are...

Accreditation for Samantha

  Congratulations to Samantha Thompson, Family Solicitor from the Bedford office for her accreditation to the Law Society Children Panel. The Children Panel is a recognised quality standard for practitioners representing children in all types of...

HCB welcome Alison Wilson to the team.

We are delighted to have Alison Wilson join HCB as our new Head of Residential Property in the South. Alison will lead and encourage a dedicated team of 20 to continue delivering an exceptional service our Clients expect and deserve. Alison is a...

Landlords may be forced to rent properties to those on benefits

Under new government plans to overhaul the buy-to-let sector, landlords will be forced to rent to people on benefits and to reimburse tenants whose homes are not up to scratch. In what’s been named “the biggest shake-up of the private rented...

HCB support Reuben's Retreat Charity Ball

HCB staff from the North offices came out to support Reuben’s Retreat 10th Anniversary Charity Ball hosted at the Bolton Whites Premier Suite. The event was supported by over 400 guests including Coronation Street actors Andy Whyment and Julie...

Re-accreditation for Christine

Christine Quinlan has been re-accredited to the Law Society’s Children Law panel. Well done Christine! The Children Law Accreditation is a recognised quality standard for practitioners representing children in children law proceedings. The...

Golden Jubilee at HCB

HCB staff came together to celebrate Christine Davies ’  50 years at HCB Solicitors (previously Berry & Berry Law and Berry & Berry Cocker Smith & Co Solicitors).  Christine is base in our Walkden office and is...

HCB on the run!

Emma Gardner and Becky Wesson from our Leicester office, completed the “100k Challenge” by running 100k recently, to raise awareness and fund raise for Cancer Research UK. In recognition of their achievement, HCB Solicitors contributed...

HCB welcome Daniel Rouke to the team

We welcome Daniel Rourke to HCB Solicitors as the new Head of Private Client in the North. Daniel is based at our Leigh office and leads a team of 5 experienced lawyers and 3 legal assistants across the North West, specialising in Wills, LPAs, Probate,...

Use of Sobriety Bracelets to be increased

For the first time, sobriety ankle tags are to be worn by offenders leaving prison in England to either control their drinking or enforce alcohol bans. Nearly 2,000 offenders whose criminal behaviour has been linked to drinking will be given the ankle...

NHS reports record numbers of hospital mistakes

The NHS has recorded an increasing number of “never events”.... these are so-called because they should, "never happen". The equivalent of nearly eight weekly “never events” were recorded in the NHS in England...

Vice Chancellors must promote free speech, says the Government

The Universities minister, Michelle Donelan, has told Vice-Chancellors that they must not just protect, but must actively promote freedom of speech. She further warned them, “not to be on the wrong side of history.” Campus chiefs will no longer...

House prices hit record high

House prices have hit a fresh high amid a rush to buy ahead of rising mortgage costs, jumping by nearly £6,000 in a single month.   According to the property website Rightmove, the average British home is now worth £354,564...

Law Students face SQE2 exam delays

Hundreds of students will have their qualification as solicitors delayed following the regulator’s quiet announcement that they will not be able to take both parts of the professional exam this year.  The SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority)...

Professor accused of slavery wins payout

A professor has won £15,000 after a tribunal ruled she was unfairly dismissed after being accused of treating a pair of students as slaves. She had asked the individuals to work in her garden, redecorate her home, and shop for her...

Top Doctor calls for assisted suicide test

A leading neurosurgeon has suggested the UK should, “carry out the experiment” of assisted dying to see if it will be abused.   Dr Henry Marsh told a debate that the way to allay concerns about the risks of assisted dying was by making it...

Transgender sex offenders should be with male prisoners

Peers have called for a change in the law arguing that transgender prisoners, who identify as female, and have been convicted of sexual offences, should be housed in male estates.   Campaigners and peers have said the move will help protect...

University staff earning six-figure salaries tops 6,000

New records show that the number of university staff earning more than £100,000 has topped 6,000 for the first time.   The Office for Students (OfS) revealed that the number of staff on six-figure salaries has risen by more than 600 for...

Ex pupil sues school

After learning that students were being treated as medical guinea pigs, a victim of the infected-blood scandal is suing the school where he contracted both HIV and hepatitis C. Fifty-six-year-old Gary Webster is taking the action against the Lord Mayor...

Adoption Agency must not block gay couples, says Court

The Court of Appeal has ruled that an evangelical Christian fostering agency must allow homosexual couples to adopt. Cornerstone (North East) Adoption and Fostering Service brought legal action against Ofsted after the agency’s rating was downgraded...

Girls are smarter than boys

An expert says that we should “just accept that females are cleverer” as girls are set to increase their lead over male peers in GCSE results. In the middle of August half a million teenagers received their results based on teachers’...

Ban on flood plain developments

As the Environment Secretary warns that climate change is heightening the threat of deluges destroying homes and developers are to be barred from building on land at risk of flooding. As part of a package of measures to better protect households, business...

Praising foreign students could form microaggression

A leading university has said lecturers should not compliment a foreign student’s English because it is a potentially racist “microaggression”.    According to Imperial College London, saying “you’re so...
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