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Inquest into death of Arthur Soames finds Gambling Disorder and failings in mental health care contributed to his death
An inquest has concluded that 19-year-old student Arthur Soames from west London took his own life due to mental health distress exacerbated by gambling.
Farmers should not be accountable for polluting effects of manure spreading in Wye Catchment, say environment lawyers
Famers should not be accountable for the polluting effects of manure spreading in the Wye Catchment, say environment lawyers who are representing thousands of residents of the Wye Catchment in their legal claim against food production giants Avara Foods and sewage operators Welsh Water.
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.
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.
Inquest finds the death of Irene Dzifa King Arthur was caused by gross failures in her hospital care which amounted to neglect
An inquest into the death of 47-year-old Irene Dzifa King Arthur has concluded that there were gross failures in her care in hospital that amounted to neglect, and were materially causative in her death from sickle cell anaemia.
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.
Airbus and MOD accused of concealing role in Saudi bribery scheme as High Court set to hear whistleblower case
Airbus and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) face fresh allegations that they concealed their knowledge of, and involvement in, a multi-million pound bribery scheme linked to senior Saudi officials.
Legal challenge opposes eviction of popular north London cafe operators
A judicial review claim has been filed at the High Court opposing the City of London Corporation’s decision to end the tenancies of three popular cafes in north London.
Surgical drain was left in woman’s body for 11 years after hysterectomy
A woman has received a five-figure settlement after a surgical drain from a hysterectomy was left in her body for more than a decade.
Unsafe air fryers can have “devastating consequences” warns product safety lawyer following Tower recall
A product safety solicitor has warned there can be devastating consequences when unsafe air fryers malfunction after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) announced a recall for several Tower air fryers.
High Court hearing for legal challenge opposing demolition of Bastion House and Museum of London
A legal challenge opposing the demolition of the historic Bastion House and Museum of London buildings in the Barbican area of London will be heard in the High Court this week.
Inquest concludes into the death of Ted Farmer, aged 19
The inquest concerning the death of Ted Farmer, aged just 19, concluded last week.