According to a report in the Law Society Gazette this week, over 50 law firms are currently being supervised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This news follows the high profile collapses of Birmingham firm Blakemores and Yorkshire firm Atteys earlier this year. Such is the scale of the problem that
In October 2008, Clare Wood ended her relationship with George Appleton. Her rejection sparked a campaign of abuse, resulting in her horrific murder four months later. Appleton had a history of violence against women, including harassment, threats and kidnapping a former girlfriend at knifepoint. Despite a number of complaints to
Pied Piper (Noun): A charismatic person who attracts followers. (Merriam Webster English Dictionary) There was a time when the only communication with the outside world during a working day was the morning post delivery or occasional telephone call. Times have changed. Mobile phones make employees accessible 24 hours a day, and
As soon as Janice walks through the door she knows it’s the one. The spectacular view of the garden from the master bedroom, the sparkling marble kitchen worktops she has dreamt of, and the playroom which is perfect for the kids. All she needs to do is speak to her
“And so it stays just on the edge of vision, A small, unfocused blur, a standing chill That slows each impulse down to indecision. Most things may never happen: this one will.” Says Philip Larkin in his poem ‘Aubade’. He is referring to death but he could just as
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