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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.

Children’s mental health is parent’s greatest concern

08Jan

Research has shown that parents in the UK are concerned about their children’s mental health more than any other health problems.

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.

England’s largest divorce settlement – an unequal outcome

06Jan

Jamie Cooper-Hohn argued in the family courts that she was entitled to half of their assets, whilst Hohn contended that she should receive only a quarter.

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

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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 – ...

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.

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.

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