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Police issue drink and drug driving warning ahead of Christmas period

West Yorkshire Police has issued a warning to motorists ahead of the Christmas period to remind those getting behind the wheel of the rules around drink and drug driving.   Police have said there is simply “no excuse” to drive whilst under the influence, putting yourself and other people’s lives at risk.     West…

How to stay out of trouble at the office Christmas party this year – do’s and don’ts

‘Tis the season once again as companies start to wind down for the Christmas period, and gear up for the annual office party.   But, although having a drink, dancing and celebrating with your colleagues sounds like the perfect way to end the year, there are some risks you need to be aware of. As…

Stress at Work: Rights for retail workers at Christmas

The Christmas rush has begun as people hurry to the shops to pick up the last of their festive food, presents and gift shopping.   But, behind the chaos is an army of retail workers who keep the cog turning. With unsociable hours, busy shop floors and stressed customers, retail workers are arguably the unsung…

Domestic abuse cases expected to rise over Christmas, charity warns

For most people, Christmas is a time of joy and celebration spent with family, friends and loved-ones.   But, for some, it is sadly a time spent of suffering and fear as figures show that domestic abuse increases at this time of the year. Each year, domestic abuse reports rise over the festive period. This…

Christmas Party: 5 driving laws you need to be aware of this festive season

As Christmas party season is upon us, you might be planning your route to and from the end-of-year celebrations. But whether you are the designated driver, or catching a lift to the event, there are a number of laws you need to be aware of.   Of course, there are strict drink and drug driving…

Guide to Making a Stress at Work Claim

At Oakwood Solicitors, we understand how overwhelming work-related stress can be and the toll it can take on your mental and physical health.   If you’re struggling due to excessive stress at work, you may have the right to pursue a legal claim. Employers have a duty of care to protect their employees’ well-being, and…

Botched Operations: NHS surgical errors increased by 70% Since 2019

Botched operations carried out by the NHS have risen by more than 70 percent in the past five years, figures have revealed.   According to the numbers, there has been almost 24,000 instances of patients needing extra care as a result of errors in the past year.     Some of the blunders include using…

Whitefield School Walthamstow: Vulnerable children ‘tortured’ by staff members

Concerns have been raised after footage of staff members abusing autistic children at a special education school in north London has been seen by the BBC.   The CCTV footage shows vulnerable pupils being pinned up against walls, left sitting in vomit and in some cases, pushed and thrown to the ground whilst attending Whitefield…

17 Asbestos Hotspots in UK

In this article we look at which areas of the UK are most affected by the devastating affects of asbestos exposure based on statistics from the Health and Safety Executive.   Asbestos is a natural material that was commonly used in building materials up until it was banned in 1999.     However, it was…