Day: 1 February 2010

Heirs fight test case to appoint their own executors for will – The Times

Posted February 1st, 2010 in news by sally

“A retired civil servant is bringing a High Court test case today over the fees charged to thousands of bereaved relatives each year by will-writing firms when they act as executor of a will. David Khan, 69, from Norwood, South London, is taking legal action against Will Drafters, the Croydon-based firm, claiming that it will charge twice as much as a competitive quote obtained elsewhere.”

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The Times, 1st February 2010

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Child abuse deaths still rising despite action after Baby P – The Times

Posted February 1st, 2010 in news by sally

“Almost four children a week died or suffered a serious injury at home last year through neglect or abuse despite tougher child protection rules after the death of Baby P.”

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The Times, 1st February 2010

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Woman forced into hiding by Britain’s worst stalker attacks police failures – The Guardian

Posted February 1st, 2010 in harassment, inquiries, news, police by sally

“A social worker who was forced into hiding by a man dubbed Britain’s most prolific stalker has spoken out for the first time over ‘appalling’ failures of the Metropolitan Police in investigating her harassment, followed by what she describes as an ‘incompetent’ internal inquiry into its own conduct.”

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The Guardian, 1st February 2010

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Smokers to face doorway ban in new public health policy – The Guardian

Posted February 1st, 2010 in health, news, smoking by sally

“Smokers could be forced to light up away from the entrances to public buildings under government moves aimed at ensuring that no more than one in 10 Britons smoke cigarettes.”

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The Guardian, 1st February 2010

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Conwy man jailed for 20 years for fencing pin attack – BBC News

Posted February 1st, 2010 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man has been jailed for 20 years after being found guilty of trying to murder his ex-partner with a 4ft 6in (1.2m) metal fencing pin.”

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BBC News, 29th January 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk