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Dartmoor Sheep
Environment Wildlife Judicial review

Wild Justice wins High Court challenge, with court ruling that Dartmoor commons have been mismanaged

The High Court has ruled that Dartmoor commons have been mismanaged by Dartmoor Commoners’ Council (DCC), which did nothing to assess or prevent overgrazing resulting in the deterioration of important wildlife areas.

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Leeds Skyline
Awards Personal injury

Individual and firmwide awards for Leigh Day at Northern Powerhouse Awards

Leigh Day has been recognised for excellent client service at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2026, with personal injury senior associate solicitor William Broadbent also being awarded Insurance Leading Associate of the Year.

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Abuse Nursery abuse

Nathan Bennett sentencing: Statement by Partou King Street nursery families

Families whose children attended Partou King Street nursery in Bristol have issued a statement after Nathan Bennett was jailed for 24 years with an extended licence period of six years after being convicted of sexually abusing toddlers.

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