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The Risk of Rugby: Research suggests that rugby players are more likely to develop dementia, Parkinson’s and MND – how can we overcome this?

- 11 July 2023

There is no doubt that rugby is an extremely popular sport, with most people knowing someone who plays this sport. World Rugby calculates that there are approximately eight million rugby players worldwide and more than 500 million fans. Whilst this sport’s popularity remains, there is growing concern around the potential link between rugby and neurological…
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Is it time you made a will?

- 31 May 2023

In October 2022, the annual rate of inflation in the UK reached a 41-year high of 11.1% leaving us in a cost-of-living crisis. On Thursday 11 May 2023, the Bank of England increased UK interest rates by a further 0.25 percentage points to 4.5%. As a result, more people are relying on receiving an inheritance…
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In-house Counsel joins Redkite Solicitors Personal Injury Team

- 25 May 2023

Redkite Solicitors has strengthened its award-winning personal injury team with the appointment of Bryan Thomas, who joins as in-house Counsel. Bryan, who was previously a senior barrister at Civitas Chambers in Cardiff, will be working exclusively with Redkite’s personal injury department. His appointment presents a unique opportunity for both the team and Redkite Solicitors as…
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For the Love of Paul O’Grady: A life for dogs

- 9 May 2023

Mr Paul O’Grady was born on 14 June 1955 and was an English comedian.  He was also known as Lily Savage.  He was the presenter of various television shows, including his most recent show Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs.  For the love of dogs was a reality documentary television series set at Battersea…
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Redkite Solicitors strengthens South West offering with acquisition of Davey Law

- 4 May 2023

Redkite Solicitors, one of the largest legal firms in Wales and the South-West has acquired Gloucestershire based Davey Law as part of its ambitious growth strategy. With offices in Gloucester and Cirencester, the acquisition of Davey Law creates a combined business with 16 offices and 242 staff and takes the firms turnover to an estimated…
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Tik-Tok – the clock is ticking for data privacy practices

- 18 April 2023

The rise of social media platforms has naturally led to an increase in concerns about data privacy and protection. Over the past year, one platform that has been at the centre of these concerns is TikTok. TikTok, a popular video-sharing app that allows its users to create and share short video clips, has become increasingly…
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Who will care for my pets when I die?

- 11 April 2023

In the unfortunate circumstance where an owner no longer possesses their mental capacity  or sadly passes away, it’s not always clear what will happen to their pets. For owners living  alone, it’s essential to make arrangements for their pets in case they can no longer look after  them. Owners have plenty of options when choosing…
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How do you deal with school holidays as a separated parent?

- 5 April 2023

With Easter approaching in early April and half-term and the summer holidays following not too far behind, how do you address arrangements for your children in the school holidays as a separated parent.  This is something we are often asked to assist with, and so here are our top tips for a smooth holiday period….
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Lineker shoots and scores for social media policies

- 28 March 2023

Gary Lineker, a popular sports presenter for the BBC, was recently suspended from work and temporarily removed as presenter on Match of the Day, following a tweet which saw him compare the language used in the Government’s new asylum legislation to that of 1930s Germany. The suspension prompted fellow pundits including, Ian Wright, Alan Shearer and Alex Scott to announce that…
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