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Be Safe: Firework Safety this Bonfire Night
‘Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot!’ Winter is on the horizon, the long nights are drawing in and toffee apples are springing up in supermarkets. There’s a lot of...
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Can you sue your employer for workplace stress?
Some 595,000 people have suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety, resulting in 15.4 million working days lost due to illness. So can you sue your employer for emotional distress? If...
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How to claim compensation if you get hit by a bus wing mirror
There has been an alarming increase in the incidence of pedestrians suffering injury as a result of being hit at force by the wing mirrors of passing buses. Presumably, this is because bus wing...
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Wills Week: Free Wills available in exchange for a donation to St Catherine’s...
Here at Birchall Blackburn Law, our Private Client Team is excited to again take part in the annual Wills Week campaign in support of St Catherine’s Hospice. Wills Week this year runs from 11th to...
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Do pedestrians always have right of way on roads?
The short answer to this question is no. As summer approaches and we strap on our activity trackers to stride out and count those steps, it is a good time to remind ourselves how to observe the law...
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Where should I keep my Will?
A Will is a very important document – so where should you keep it? There are plenty of options and no legal requirements as to where you keep your Will. However, some options are better than others....
View ArticleDrive Safe: Road Safety Tips for the Most Dangerous Roads in the UK
Last year, an average of 73 people were killed per day on Britain’s roads. The stats come from a report conducted by insurance provider Ageas and the Road Safety Foundation. They highlighted the 40...
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Contact with your children over the Christmas period whilst separating
The Christmas period is a time of heightened emotions whether positive or negative. It is a magical time of year for children, and a season filled with good food, friends and family. But if you and...
View ArticleMoving to…Preston
As part of our new Moving to… series we take a look at some of the most popular areas to live in. We’ll cover the local property market, food & drink, education, transport, culture &...
View Article#TeamTalk Jessica: Curry, beer and teleportation!
This month, we spoke to Jessica Watkinson, a trainee solicitor for the Private Client team in Preston! How did you decide on working in the private client area? I started off at Birchall Blackburn in...
View ArticleNew Business Team Support, Manchester
Why work for us? With a first class reputation within the legal industry, you will join a team of hardworking and highly experienced legal experts who are dedicated to providing a high quality and...
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The role of social media in divorce
Social media usage is growing by the day, and so is it’s impact on our relationships. Since social media’s launch in the early 2000s, it has gone from strength to strength and changed the way in which...
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How to claim compensation if you get hit by a bus wing mirror
With Black Friday in full swing, there are lots of people out doing their Christmas shopping. More people means it’s busier and more chance of an incident on the roads. There has been an alarming...
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When one person in a couple owns the house and dies – what rights does the...
With marriages gradually declining over the decades, living together without saying “I do” has become the choice for many. People may prioritise saving up for a house deposit, travel or education over...
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Civil Partnerships extended to opposite-sex couples
From this week, couples of the opposite sex will be able to register their intent for a civil partnership. After a hard-fought campaign and legal challenge spanning half a decade from the Equal Civil...
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Conveyancing Process Steps for Buyers and Sellers
The conveyancing process differs from case to case, but generally there is an order to it. Here’s a rough breakdown of what you can expect from conveyancing, whether you’re a buyer or seller! The...
View ArticleTeam Talk: Beth
We spoke to our very own Marketing Executive Beth Kennedy! Here she talks about how she got into marketing, what she gets up to in her spare time and much more… How did you decide on working in...
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December property news: anti-gazumping, first-time buyer ‘mortgage rates war’...
This month we cover remortgages, Brexit’s effects on the housing market, the most affordable ‘expensive’ cities, gazumping and much more. Homebuyers call for anti-gazumping laws Some 80% of...
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5 ways to stay safe and have fun this New Year’s Eve!
New Year’s Eve is a fantastic chance to throw a party at home and catch up with your loved ones. Some of you may choose to hit the town for the ultimate night out of the year. Whatever you end up...
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What happens to your online life after you die?
Around 67% of the UK population are regular users of social media – that’s over 45 million people! The majority of us are active on our accounts every single day. Sometimes we can’t even go hours...
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