Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:47:19 GMT en-gb http://www.nexnet.co.uk/ will.swales@nexnet.co.uk (Will Swales) PHP 5.2.14 Raleys Solicitors is to move premises, and is set to occupy Permanent Building, on the corner of Regent Street and Church Street, Barnsley, by the New Year.  Staff at the firm were told this week by managing partner Carol Gill that a lease had been taken on the new property, which is the former head office of Barnsley Building Society, and is only a few yards away from the firm’s existing offices at Regent House in Regent Street.   Carol Gill said: “The partners decided ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/527/raleys-solicitors-confirms-office-move.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/527/raleys-solicitors-confirms-office-move.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Passengers injured in a horrific holiday crash could be left high and dry as the company they were travelling with was under-insured. Ben Townsend, a Personal Injury specialist at Stewarts Law, is currently fighting a British holiday firm for compensation after a horrific crash in Morocco left one holiday maker paralysed and five others seriously injured.   Now he is warning other travellers to beware they do not fall into the same trap.   In this particular case, Ben says his cli... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/14/528/it-pays-to-check-travel-company-insurance-warns-leeds-lawyer.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/14/528/it-pays-to-check-travel-company-insurance-warns-leeds-lawyer.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Food and drink manufacturers are being invited to have their say on shaping a new training program aimed at getting more young people back to work in the industry.   Improve, the food and drink sector skills council, has secured government funding to develop a Food and Drink Sector Routeway Training Program in a bid to tackle the shortage of school-leavers opting for a career in food and drink.   The program will be funded through the government’s Young Person’s Guarant... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/5/529/training-program-aims-to-get-young-people-back-to-work-in-food-and-drink.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/5/529/training-program-aims-to-get-young-people-back-to-work-in-food-and-drink.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Three Project Eden dairy trainees are celebrating a successful first year after being chosen by peers and teachers as the cream of the crop. Kevin Yau, Kayleigh Brock and Matt Williams have just completed the first year of a new Foundation Degree in Dairy Technology at the state-of-the-art Eden International Dairy Academy at Reaseheath College in Cheshire. Kevin, who works for Robert Wiseman Dairies at their Manchester site, was named Dairy Culture Student of the Year by fellow students. Kayle... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/10/530/project-eden-trainees-celebrate-first-year-success.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/10/530/project-eden-trainees-celebrate-first-year-success.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing and Improve, the food and drink sector skills council, have made three new appointments.   Bryony Olney has joined the National Skills Academy as a network development manager responsible for developing the Academy’s network of excellence. She will focus on ensuring providers can access projects and promotional opportunities and co-ordinate collaborative activities between different providers for the benefit of the food an... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/5/531/new-additions-to-food-and-drink-skills-teams.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/5/531/new-additions-to-food-and-drink-skills-teams.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT A Yorkshire lawyer is urging more than 2,500 people who suffered burns and rashes after buying sofas laced with toxic chemicals to make sure they are up-to-date with their claims for compensation as an important deadline approaches.   More than 4,000 people made complaints about skin irritations and respiratory problems suffered after buying sofas contaminated with the banned substance dimethyl fumerate (DMF) from high street stores, Argos, Walmsleys and Land of Leather. The anti-mould fu... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/525/toxic-sofa-claim-deadline-looms.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/525/toxic-sofa-claim-deadline-looms.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT A pensioner who has been left in constant pain after slipping and falling on grass cuttings left strewn across a public footpath is taking action against Barnsley Council. Clary Day, now aged 81, claims that council workers failed to sweep up after cutting back overgrown foliage and grass which had covered a safety handrail installed to help people walk up and down the steep pathway.   Now, Mr Day’s solicitor, Debra Allen, from Barnsley firm Raleys, is appealing to nearby residents... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/523/council-facing-action-over-wet-leaves-fall.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/523/council-facing-action-over-wet-leaves-fall.html Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT An Employment Tribunal has ordered a Barnsley haulage company to pay a former worker more than £4,000 to cover holidays he missed while on long-term sick leave. The former truck driver was signed off work at Tap Freight, based on the Carlton Industrial Estate, in 2001 suffering from a kidney condition. As a result he was often confined to a wheelchair and was unable to walk more than a few steps at a time. He never returned to work, but his employment was only officially terminated in Dec... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/522/tribunal-awards-holiday-pay-to-man-off-sick-for-six-years.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/522/tribunal-awards-holiday-pay-to-man-off-sick-for-six-years.html Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Specialist litigation firm Stewarts Law has been shortlisted as a finalist in this year’s prestigious Yorkshire Lawyer Awards. The firm, which has offices in Bond Court, Leeds, has been nominated in the Niche Law Firm category and will be represented at a glittering awards ceremony to be held on October 6 at The Queens Hotel in the city. Stewarts Law in Leeds specialises in high value, complex litigation with particular expertise in commercial litigation, competition litigation, divorce,... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/14/521/specialist-law-firm-makes-awards-shortlist.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/14/521/specialist-law-firm-makes-awards-shortlist.html Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Rossington residents will be able to get free advice on everything from accidents to making a will at a special workshop. Experts from Barnsley firm, Raleys Solicitors, will be available to give advice on any legal issues people would like to discuss.   The next surgery takes place on Friday, July 30, between 9.30am-12.30pm, at the Miners Welfare at West End Lane, Rossington,. Regular surgeries will be held at the same time on the last Friday of every month.   Solicitors will be o... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/510/free-advice-clinic-for-rossington-residents.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/510/free-advice-clinic-for-rossington-residents.html Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wakefield Food Hall has been given the seal of approval by shoppers and traders following a bustling opening day. Thousands of people visited the new hall on Saturday and were treated to some culinary delights at the special cookery demonstration station. Musicians from Leeds College of Music played in the food hall and indoor market to entertain shoppers as they browsed the stalls.   BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration cut the green and purple ribbon to declare Wakefield Food Hall of... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/15/517/harry-serves-up-a-tasty-treat-at-new-wakefield-food-hall.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/15/517/harry-serves-up-a-tasty-treat-at-new-wakefield-food-hall.html Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT   Food and drink companies in Scotland are being urged not to miss the application deadline to secure funding for adult Modern Apprenticeships.   Submissions to start employees aged 20 and over on a Modern Apprenticeship by the end of March next year must be received by Skills Development Scotland by August 5.   Following lobbying by Improve, the food and drink sector skills council, the Scottish Government last year agreed to extend funding for Modern Apprenticeships to all ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/5/520/deadline-approaching-for-modern-apprenticeships.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/5/520/deadline-approaching-for-modern-apprenticeships.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT The opening of Wakefield’s new food hall on Saturday, July 31 marks the completion of the city’s market development. BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration will do the honours and cut the ribbon to officially open the food hall which is located on Union Street, next to the bus station. He will be at the hall from 10am where he will meet with traders and shoppers, sign autographs and pose for photographs.   As part of the launch a chef will be cooking up a Latin treat for shop... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/15/516/new-food-hall-makes-it-a-trio-of-markets-for-city.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/15/516/new-food-hall-makes-it-a-trio-of-markets-for-city.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT   Residents of South Elmsall will be able to get free advice on everything from accidents to making a will at a special workshop.   Experts from Barnsley firm, Raleys Solicitors, will be available to give advice on any legal issues people would like to discuss.   The next surgery takes place on Monday, August 2, between 10am and 12pm, at the South Elmsall Resource Centre, Westfield Lane, South Elmsall. Regular surgeries will be held at the same time on the first Monday of eve... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/518/-free-advice-clinic-for-south-elmsall-residents.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/518/-free-advice-clinic-for-south-elmsall-residents.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT   Residents of Goldthorpe will be able to get free advice on everything from accidents to making a will at a special workshop.   Experts from Barnsley firm, Raleys Solicitors, will be available to give advice on any legal issues people would like to discuss.   The next surgery takes place on Friday, August 6, between 10am and 2pm, at the Dearne Enterprise, Barnburgh Lane, Goldthorpe. Regular surgeries are scheduled for first Friday of every month.   Solicitors will be ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/519/free-advice-surgery-for-goldthorpe-residents.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/519/free-advice-surgery-for-goldthorpe-residents.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT