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Domestic abuse charity to open shelter specifically for older women in Redcar

15Jan

Redcar charity EVA Women’s Aid (Emerging from Violence and Abuse) are opening a new safe ...

More than half of adults believe childcare should be shared equally

14Jan

The research was commissioned by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, before the new rules regarding parental leave are to be introduced.

Is January ‘Divorce Month’?

13Jan

The start of a New Year is a time when people reflect upon their past. Many see it as the right time to end an unhappy relationship and make a new start.

Goverment announces £30m budget to repair Teesside’s roads

12Jan

£30 million of the £4.7bn budget has been allocated to fixing roads in Teesside – the lowest amount given to any region.

Proposed cuts to local government to have a detrimental effect on road maintenance

09Jan

Analysis of proposed changes to council’s spending powers in England has shown that road maintenance will be an area that becomes disproportionately affected.

North East farms warned over accidents

07Jan

A study by the Health and Safety executive has revealed that the North-East and Yorkshire are the worst regions in the UK for fatal agricultural accidents.

Starting a New Year as a divorced parent

05Jan

For a constructive beginning to the New Year, consider starting it with a family meeting.

Personal injury lawyer and Director of Macks Solicitors, Anthony McCarthy, discusses one of the perils of the winter months – potholes.

24Dec

The Problem with Potholes This is the season of goodwill. It’s a time for celebration ...

Road Safety charity request ‘not a drop, not a drag’ this Christmas

24Dec

  The road safety charity Brake is asking drivers to remain sober this Christmas – ...

Cycling ban suggested for Darlington town centre

18Dec

Councillors have called for bikes to be banned from Darlington town centre during a council meeting.

MedCo accreditation aims to tackle whiplash fraud

17Dec

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced new details of government plans to tackle whiplash fraud.

Five reasons a Solicitor should handle your personal injury claim and not an Insurance Company

16Dec

The most important piece of advice I would give to anyone who has had an accident is to appoint a solicitor of their own choice and not allow their claim to be handled by insurers or solicitors who have been appointed by an insurance company.

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