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Restaurant Extends Premises

A restaurant in York has extended its premises to include a first floor bar.  

Could the tree in your garden be a thorn in your side?

With spring just around the corner it is a popular time of year to consider putting your house on the market or making some home and garden improvements.

Leisure Park Gains New Owner

A Lincolnshire leisure park has been taken over by a new owner following legal advice from the Lincoln office of Langleys Solicitors LLP.

Credit Union comment

Head of Finance Law at Langleys York office, Stephen Baylis, said: “The intention of these reforms certainly is to encourage more people to join credit unions. The reforms will mean that CUs will have a broader appeal and wider options in relation to who they do business with.

Langleys Helps Local Creative Firm in Deal

York-based Paragon Creative Limited has announced it has been reversed into AIM listed Marwyn Capital II Ltd, now renamed Paragon Entertainment.

Don’t Take Your Car for a Drink

The time around Christmas and New Year is one of parties and social engagements.

Langleys Helps Yorkshire Brand Expand Reach

Yorkshire-based shop chain W Boyes & Co has continued to expand by opening its 42nd store in March, Cambridgeshire.

York Solicitor’s Parents Given Freedom of Richmond

The parents of York solicitor Tim Cross have jointly received the Freedom of the Town in a ceremony in Richmond – the first time Richmond Town Council has given the honour jointly.

Langleys' Latest Success in the Court Of Appeal

Smithurst v Sealant Construction Services Ltd [2011] EWCA Civ 1277Judgment was handed down on 3rd November by the Court of Appeal in this case which saw a challenge raised regarding the correct approach to assess damages in an ‘acceleration type case’. The potential ramifications of an adverse decision were thankfully avoided.

Home Cooks Open First Restaurant

Two passionate home cooks have opened their first restaurant in Flamborough. Jonathan and Karen Braithwaite, who are originally from Scarborough, have realised their dream by launching the Tree restaurant on Chapel Street.

Reforming Employment Relations

The Government has today announced what are being billed as the biggest changes to Employment Law in decades, which if carried forward will have far-reaching implications for employers.

Separated Parent’s Guide to Christmas - “Tis the Season of Goodwill!”

Arguably, Christmas is one of the best times of year for children. Apart from the excitement of Father Christmas visiting, stacks of presents and plentiful food, it is also a time of year when family come together to celebrate. Whilst it is a very happy time for many families, it can be equally unhappy for couples who have separated and who have children together. Inevitably, separations can be difficult particularly when tinged with acrimony and bad feeling. However, perhaps Christmas should be a time of year when those feelings are put to one side and serious consideration given to improving relations for the sake of the children.