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High to Moderate levels of stress may lead to a higher mortality rate!

A recent study has shown that men who experience persistently moderate or high levels of stressful life events over a number of years have a 50 percent higher mortality rate.

Breaches in Health and Safety result in company fined £230,0000

The Health and Safety Executive is the National Independent Watchdog for work-related health, safety and illness. They are  an independent regulator and act in the public interest to reduce work-related death and serious injury in workplaces in Britain.  The Health and Safety Executive sets down guidelines and assists business to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Unfortunately, breaches still occur resulting in companies being fined. 

What’s the Scariest Part of Halloween? – The Car Lurking Around the Corner.

Halloween is an exciting time for children of all ages and on a night where ghosts and goblins reign, vehicles take a backseat in scariness. However, a study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute found that the risk of pedestrian injuries on Halloween night is 4.5 times higher than on any other night of the year. 

Scientists Recommend That we Eat Oily Fish

I am always interested to find out that there are health benefits to be gained from doing something easy, so I was interested to read yesterday that scientists are once again recommending that we eat oily fish. 

Bugaboo Recall Bee Pushchair Model Over Front Wheels Defect

I have previously blogged about defective pushchairs and in particular the issues arising out of the McLaren model.  Now it appears the celebrity loved Bugaboo have been forced to recall their Bee model following reports that the front wheels lock without warning causing the pushchair to flip over. 

Good news for those planning a ski holiday next February half term

It is unusual for potential holidaymakers to receive good news in the current climate. With the pound still weak against the euro and dollar and civil unrest earlier in the year having put many off travel to popular winter sun destinations, many are choosing to stay at home rather than venture abroad. 

Cycling Campaigner In Critical Condition After Fall From Bicycle

As a team we have blogged on numerous occasions about accidents on bicycles and the importance of wearing a cycle helmet.  I was therefore saddened to read in The Daily Echo about Lindsi Bluemel's accident on Sunday.  

Hotelier Sues Trip Advisor for Accusing her of Writing Fake Positive Reviews

For some time now we have been advising clients that just because something is posted on the web, it is not immune from the normal rules of law. 

Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) Solicitors' Training Day

I attended the SIA  annual solicitors day in London last Thursday.  It is designed to give specialist training to their panel members to help keep them up to date and and aware of new initiatives.

European Commission presents their all-European Sales Law intended to harmonise cross-border sales

I was interested to read that the above-mentioned proposal, called the "European Sales Law" is aimed at small and medium-sized traders and consumers who may be put off entering into cross-border transactions. 

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