Whitestone Solicitors, Rochdale, News

28/10/26

A Hollywood stuntman who claims sewage from a faulty septic tank has blighted his £500,000 country home is suing the surveyors who inspected the property before he bought it.

Robert Bowen, whose film credits include F1, starring Brad Pitt, says his move to a cottage in Lincolnshire was marred by "overflowing foul drainage".

22/09/26

Subsidence claims are expected to reach as much as £250 million between August and November after drought conditions caused structural damage to thousands of homes, an industry expert has warned.

Ground engineering specialist Geobear said this summer's prolonged heatwaves have triggered a sharp rise in insurance claims, as exceptionally dry conditions cause movement in the ground beneath properties.

18/08/26

A police employee with ADHD has been awarded more than £19,000 after successfully bringing a disability discrimination claim against Avon and Somerset Police over its handling of her request for noise-cancelling headphones.

Donna Vale asked for the headphones when she started work as a victim and witness care officer in September 2023, arguing they would help reduce background noise and enable her to work more effectively. An employment tribunal heard that she informed the force she had ADHD and repeated the request following a four-week probation review.

23/07/26

A British Airways passenger has won a David-and-Goliath court battle against the airline after taking legal action over just £12 in interest.

Ed Butler, 43, sued BA after it refused to pay interest on the reimbursement of costs he incurred when a cancelled flight left his family stranded in the US.

24/06/26

The cost of applying for probate is set to rise by 75pc, increasing from £300 to £526 on 13 July, subject to parliamentary approval.

Probate gives individuals the legal authority to administer a deceased person's estate. The fee applies where the estate is valued at more than £5,000.