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Family appeal following former engineer’s death from asbestos-caused cancer
The family of a former engineer and draughtsman are appealing for information following his death from mesothelioma, an incurable cancer caused by asbestos.
Inquest concludes that Vera Croghan who died in a fire started by her grandson was unlawfully killed
The inquest into the death of retired lecturer, Vera Croghan who died on 11 December 2020 at her home as a result of a fire started by her grandson has found that she was unlawfully killed. She was 89 years old and had lived in her home for 57 years.
Family of Wales power station worker appeal for witnesses after death from incurable asbestos-related cancer
The family of a man who worked at power stations across Wales and died from mesothelioma - an incurable cancer caused by asbestos - are appealing to former colleagues for information.
Coroner guidance on inquest into death of Marta Elena Vento, aged 27
The inquest into the death of Marta Elena Vento, aged 27, will be held without a jury, the coroner determined at a pre-inquest review held at Dorset Coroner’s Court on Friday 6 September 2024.
Cumbrian coal mine planning permission ruled unlawful by High Court
The High Court has ruled that the approval of planning permission for a new coal mine in Cumbria was unlawful.
Appeal for information from the family of David Brown in Liverpool
The family of David Brown are appealing for any information about events on 21 August 2024 when he died following contact with Merseyside Police.
Court to sit in Diego Garcia to hear claims of asylum seekers’ unlawful detention
A judge and legal representatives are travelling 6,000 miles to the island of Diego Garcia in the British Indian Island Territory (BIOT) to hear claims by Tamil Sri Lankan asylum seekers that they are being unlawfully detained.
Parliamentarians and environment lawyers join forces to push for clean up of the River Wye
Parliamentarians and environment lawyers have joined forces to raise awareness of the need to clean up the River Wye.
Families represented at Lampard Inquiry
Families who are demanding urgent change to mental health services following the deaths of their loved ones while in the care of Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) will have their voices heard at the Lampard Inquiry.
Equal Value hearing for Asda equal pay claim starts following Next win
The hearing to determine whether Asda shop floor workers and warehouse workers have roles of equal value has begun at the Employment Tribunal in Manchester.
Exmouth businesses ask law firm to investigate sewage spill claim against South West Water
Lawyers who represent a wild swimmer in her legal claim against South West Water are investigating how they can also help Exmouth businesses facing the impact of sewage in seawater.
Yaser Jabbar cases review: Leigh Day acts for families of children treated by Great Ormond Street Hospital orthopaedic surgeon
Medical negligence solicitors at law firm Leigh Day are acting on behalf of families whose children underwent surgery by Mr Yaser Jabbar, a former orthopaedic surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), London. Mr Jabbar is the subject of an investigation and review into the cases of 721 children he treated.