Specialists in pursuing claims for people harmed through work or during medical treatment Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:47:34 GMT en-gb http://www.nexnet.co.uk/ will.swales@nexnet.co.uk (Will Swales) PHP 5.2.8 Hundreds of Yorkshire people remain in limbo over decade-long appeals against their exclusion from local authority pension schemes, a lawyer has revealed this week. Neil Carr, of Raleys Solicitors, believes that as many as 300 claims are still outstanding against Barnsley Council alone for back-dated pension entitlements. The claims stem from a 1994 case that gave part-time workers the right to be included in pension schemes. European law determined this was necessary because exclusion from su... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/225/hundreds-left-in-limbo-over-pension-appeals.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/225/hundreds-left-in-limbo-over-pension-appeals.html Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Staff at Pontefract General Infirmary missed four separate opportunities to save the life of a baby boy, an inquest heard on Thursday (11 Dec). West Yorkshire Eastern District Coroner Mr David Hinchliff told the Wakefield inquest that Reuben Marshall’s death was contributed to by staff missing those opportunities during a week-long period in March, 2007. Recording a narrative verdict, Mr Hinchliff said: “The cause of his death was intrauterine hypoxia, which was materially contribu... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/222/coroner-slams-missed-opportunities-to-save-babys-life.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/222/coroner-slams-missed-opportunities-to-save-babys-life.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Three thousand lives were lit up in lights on Sunday (7 December) at special festive services to remember loved ones and raise funds for Barnsley Hospice. St Mary’s Church in Barnsley was awash with colour through the annual Light Up A Life spectacle, which saw more than 1,000 people pack the church to sing carols and see a huge tree illuminated. Hospice supporters had earlier been invited to sponsor a light on the tree in memory of a loved one or as a gift, with singer Hayley Youell acc... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/219/law-firm-helps-light-up-3000-lives.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/219/law-firm-helps-light-up-3000-lives.html Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT “Registration will help protect against claims on your land,” says expert   A new drive to help homeowners protect their property by registering with the national Land Registry database has been launched by a local law firm.   Experts in the conveyancing department of Barnsley-based Raleys Solicitors are urging homeowners to check their documents to ensure they can actually prove they own their home, and protect themselves against claims on their land if someone were ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/218/new-drive-to-help-home-owners-protect-their-property.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/218/new-drive-to-help-home-owners-protect-their-property.html Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT They regularly dazzle their opponents on the pitch. Now Dorothy Hyman Junior FC U12s are proving stylish operators off it as well, thanks to a fresh batch of kit from proud sponsors Raleys Solicitors. The junior stars, who compete in the Millennium League, have taken delivery of smart new tracksuits paid for by the law firm. And they are already repaying the support, grabbing 16 out of 21 points in their first seven league matches, and booking a place in the quarter final of the Millennium Lea... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/217/juniors-continue-to-dazzle-thanks-to-fresh-raleys-sponsorship.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/217/juniors-continue-to-dazzle-thanks-to-fresh-raleys-sponsorship.html Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT The inquest into the death of a young mum from Rotherham was halted on Friday (28 November), when it became clear more evidence would be needed to find out why she died.  The inquest in Boston, Lincolnshire, heard how Elizabeth “Lizzie” Nightingale, 25, from Dalton, died while holidaying with her five children, just weeks after receiving hospital treatment related to a miscarriage.   She attended Rotherham General Hospital on 30 April this year, where she underwent an ul... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/215/death-of-mum-of-five---more-evidence-needed.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/215/death-of-mum-of-five---more-evidence-needed.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT A Huddersfield couple left with weeping sores from their leather sofa were inspired to take legal action after reading a shock article in the Huddersfield Examiner.   The husband and wife, who do not wish to be identified, decided to act on their injuries after reading about another sofa victim who suffered acute respiratory complaints from the same chemical irritant – as reported in the 6 October issue of the paper.   They made immediate contact with the solicitor representi... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/214/raleys-case-prompts-new-sofa-victims-to-come-forward.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/214/raleys-case-prompts-new-sofa-victims-to-come-forward.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT The partner of a mum-of-five who died earlier this year following a miscarriage, is anxiously awaiting the start of the inquest into her death.  Elizabeth “Lizzie” Nightingale, 25, from Dalton, was taken to Rotherham General Hospital at the end of April this year, after suffering the suspected miscarriage. She was admitted to the hospital twice throughout the following month for treatment, but at the end of May, while enjoying a bank holiday break with her partner Wayne Manton,... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/213/partner-awaits-inquest-into-death-of-mum-of-five.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/213/partner-awaits-inquest-into-death-of-mum-of-five.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT People under 65 who are affected by Parkinson’s Disease will be offered help and advice at a special event held this weekend at the Barnsley Metrodome. The Parkinson’s Disease Society will be holding its annual Younger Persons Event on Saturday 22 November, highlighting the help available to sufferers and their families in the area, and offering information on a wide range of subjects. A team from Regent Street-based Raleys Solicitors will be on hand to discuss legal issues relatin... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/210/free-legal-advice-for-younger-parkinsons-sufferers.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/210/free-legal-advice-for-younger-parkinsons-sufferers.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Employees at Raleys Solicitors had the perfect excuse for rolling straight out of bed and into the office last Friday (14 November) – as part of day of fun-filled activity to raise money for Children in Need. A slumber party at the firm’s Regent Street head office was well-supported by staff, with scores of people paying a small donation to spend the day in their pyjamas clutching their favourite teddy.   Several male employees also volunteered to have parts of their body wax... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/209/have-you-rolled-in-straight-out-of-bed-this-morning.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/209/have-you-rolled-in-straight-out-of-bed-this-morning.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Award-winning school outreach programme Toby’s Terriers is being captured on film by aspiring producers.  Media students from Barnsley College are working in tandem with Barnsley FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust (BFCCSET) to provide a visual insight into what the football-themed initiative is all about.   Their finished video will illustrate how sessions are delivered at local primary schools, and how pupils benefit from taking part. Raleys Solicitors, lead spon... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/205/award-winning-project-captured-on-film.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/205/award-winning-project-captured-on-film.html Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Solicitor Victoria Elves has gone the extra mile for charity – after swimming the equivalent distance in lengths of a pool.  The 30-year-old, who works in the industrial disease department at Raleys Solicitors, made a splash for Barnsley Mayor and Mayoress Ken and Beryl Sanderson to raise funds for Barnsley Riding for the Disabled Association and the Teenage Cancer Unit at Weston Park Hospital.   She was joined by scores more amateur swimmers at Dearneside Leisure Centre for t... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/204/solicitor-makes-a-splash-for-charity.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/204/solicitor-makes-a-splash-for-charity.html Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Food, fizz and fashion proved a recipe for success at the latest Ladies Luncheon for Barnsley Hospice, with professional shopper Alexandra Payne on hand to glam-up proceedings. The bubbly fashionista, who manages the personal shopping department at Harvey Nichols in Leeds, regaled a sell-out audience with advice on what to wear as the festive party season approaches, and how to transform a daytime outfit into knock-out evening wear with a few simple accessories. “There are few subjects m... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/180/ladies-enjoy-food-fizz-and-fashion-at-hospice-lunch.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/180/ladies-enjoy-food-fizz-and-fashion-at-hospice-lunch.html Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT  A thrill-seeking Barnsley solicitor has roared to motorsport success after securing a national title in only his second year of competitive racing. Andrew Harrison’s joy in winning Class D of the Toyo Tyres Jaguar XJS Championship is heightened by the fact that along the way he became the first driver to register an outright race victory in a road-going vehicle.   The 32-year-old finished 24 points ahead of his nearest rival after 12 rounds of competition, taking seven class ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/181/speedy-solicitor-secures-title-triumph.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/181/speedy-solicitor-secures-title-triumph.html Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT A Barnsley solicitor has helped to create history after joining pensioners and trade unions for a groundbreaking lobby of Parliament. John Welch, of Raleys Solicitors, attended the 22 October rally to back calls for increased state pensions for all.   The event, organised by the National Pensioners Convention (NPC), brought working and retired people together for the first time to voice concerns about pensions, which campaigners argue should be higher to reflect a rising cost of living. ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/203/solicitor-helps-to-create-history-with-lobby-support.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/4/203/solicitor-helps-to-create-history-with-lobby-support.html Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT