West Midlands industrial workers could be in line for compensation after their hearing was damaged while at work. Leading industrial injury lawyers Attwood Solicitors have organised a free hearing day at the Black Country Museum on Wednesday, 6 October. The event follows a series of similar event is the Midlands and North West where around 500 people have sought help about industrially induced hearing difficulties. Experts …
Judges sing the praises of Kiera and Richard’s verse
Talented young writers from Newcastle-under-Lyme School have picked up prizes in a national poetry competition. Kiera Hall and Richard Garner have had their work recognised in the Poetry Society’s Foyle Young Poets of the Year awards. Year 9 pupil Kiera, aged 13, was named among the “top 15” poets of the year, while Richard’s work was commended. More than 20,000 young people entered …
SHIPBUILDER VICKERS FACES RISING TIDE OF COMPENSATION CLAIMS – LEGAL EXPERT
Shipbuilding giant Vickers is facing a rising tide of legal challenges from workers who claim their hearing was damaged while they were employed at the Cumbrian shipyard. Evidence gathered by industrial injury lawyers, Attwood Solicitors, reveals that shipbuilding companies, including Vickers, failed to provide ear protectors for workers in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Hundreds of Vickers’ workers have attended …
POTTERY COMPANIES FACE RISING TIDE OF COMPENSATION CLAIMS – LEGAL EXPERT CLAIMS
Pottery companies are facing a rising tide of legal challenges from North Staffordshire people who claim their hearing was damaged while working in the industry. Evidence gathered by industrial injury lawyers, Attwood Solicitors, of Stoke, reveal that many factories failed to provide ear protectors for workers in the 1970s and 1980s. Now Attwood Solicitors are to stage a Hearing Day at the …
BLACK CODE RE-TUNING PUTS MOTORISTS ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
A growing car tuning business is helping motorists save pounds and improve their driving experience. Expert technicians working for Stafford based Black Code vehicle re-mapping specialists can save motorists 15 per cent on fuel costs while increasing engine power and torque by 35 per cent. The service offers a high quality solution for motorists looking to save money and get a more …
Bats Balls and Beer mark end of season at Caverswall Festival
A cricket club will showcase Staffordshire real ale at a three day beer festival. Caverswall Cricket Club is hosting the festival as an end of season celebration from September 24 to September 26. The historic cricket club, founded in 1879, doubles as a local pub for many villagers and is expecting a bumper turn out for the event. Fourteen real …
FUTURE ASSURED AS INSURANCE EXPERTS CELEBRATE LANDMARK ANNIVERSARY
Established West Midlands insurance specialists HGR is reporting growth as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. And the Stourbridge business insurance brokers is making a stand for the family firm at a time when the insurance industry is awash with mergers. Martyn Tanner, Managing Director, of HGR Insurance Brokers, said: “While we are proud to celebrate a significant landmark in our 40th anniversary …