Changes To Birstall Community Centre

On Friday Cllr Andrew Palfreman signed a lease bringing Birstall Community Centre under the control of the local community for the next six months. Andrew is working with Kirklees Council so that on 01.10.17 the whole library and community centre building will come under the control of the community forever. The Council will get a […]

Have You Heard About The New Proposed Probate Registry Fees?

James Shingleton, Solicitor at Brearleys Solicitors, intends to support any campaign to object to the Government’s proposal to increase Probate Registry fees. James said “ This is going to affect every single one of us. Despite 84% of respondents, including myself, opposing the proposal to increase Probate Registry Court fees, the Ministry of Justice has […]

King Of Clubs

The story of James Corrigan and Batley’s iconic nightclub the Frontier is being told in a new book written by one of the people who knew him best. Maureen Prest worked as the clubs promotions and pr manager during the heady heydays of the 60s and 70s. The club attracted the biggest names in show […]

Shrink Wrap Safety

Shrink wrap is very useful. It is particularly useful when it comes to keeping loads on pallets stable, which is why Mr W’s employers used to shrink wrap every load before it was moved. Unfortunately as part of a review of working practice it was decided that that was no longer necessary. As Mr W […]

Take Care At Junctions

As Mr P was walking across a junction he was hit by a car turning in. The car was travelling too quickly, and the driver tried to take the corner at speed. This meant that he didn’t see Mr P until it was far too late. As a result the car hit Mr P knocking […]

Lasting Power Of Attorney

Mr A approached Brearleys because he was caring for his good friend Mr B. Mr A is in his 80s and was finding dealing with Mr B’s financial affairs more and more tiring. Mr B lives in a care home and is unable to manage his own financial affairs. Although he is mentally capable, he […]

CICA Success

Mr K was assaulted whilst working as a food delivery driver. He was punched and beaten by his assailant and had his vehicle keys stolen. He put in a claim for compensation for his injuries through the criminal injuries compensation authority. This is a statutory body which exists to pay compensation to people who have […]

Gas Cylinder Gasp

Mrs A was certainly left gasping by a gas cylinder but not quite in the usual way. You see, as she was travelling with her injured son the back of an ambulance a gas cylinder that had not been fastened in place fell from above her. It landed squarely on her foot and certainly caused […]

Emma Ingram

Emma is an experienced private client solicitor working from our Brighouse office. Emma joined the firm in February 2017 and specialises in Wills, probate, powers of attorney and other private client based matters. [email protected]

Eyes On The Road

Keep your eyes on the road – good advice, especially when you are driving. It certainly would have been good advice for the driver of the car that ran straight into the back of Mr B and Miss I’s car whilst they were stationary in traffic. After we put their claims the insurer of the […]