Boots’ launches landmark legal battle with shoplifter after police let him off

Boots’ launches landmark legal battle with shoplifter after police let him off with a slap on the wrist Chemist chain Boots to seek private prosecution for shoplifting in legal first Nicholas Richards was seen taking £170 worth of Gucci perfume from branch But when police officers arrived to the store in Piccadilly, London they let him go … Read more

Billionaire co-owner of the Ritz Hotel receives bids for the landmark

The billionaire co-owner of the 114-year-old Ritz Hotel, Sir Frederick Barclay, today announced he has received bids for the London landmark of more than £1 billion.  Sir Frederick released a statement about the hotel’s future a week after the High Court heard allegations that he was secretly recorded for several months after his nephew bugged the … Read more

Landmark case lifts lid on rip-off no-win, no-fee car crash lawyers

Car crash victims who used no-win, no-fee lawyers to fight personal injury claims may have been ripped off to the tune of hundreds of pounds. One claims firm estimates that more than two million may have been overcharged by solicitors who asked clients to pay top rates for the most straightforward cases. No-win, no-fee claims … Read more

Note pinned to a gate at ancient landmark Glastonbury Tor demanding a ‘selfish’ BONGO player stops

Angry note is pinned to a gate at ancient landmark Glastonbury Tor demanding a ‘selfish’ BONGO player stops pounding their drum because its ruining the ‘shared sacred place’ A letter calling for the person to stop disturbing the peace was pinned to a gate The note says the music ruins the tranquilly and calm of … Read more