DMA Law Link celebrates 4th birthday
We are so happy to celebrate four years in business for our free-of-charge legal guidance service, the Darlington-based DMA Law Link. If you haven’t heard of DMA Law Link
North East law firm makes charity donation
A North East children’s charity is set to benefit thanks to the fundraising efforts of a generous law firm in the region. Staff from DMA Law, which has offices across the North East, spent the day taking part in a range of fundraising activities to raise money for Together 21. Together 21 supports children and…
The most bizarre British Laws:
The legal system in Britain is the product of centuries of evolution, with the earliest laws that have not been repealed dating back to the 13th Century. Many laws, although outdated and strange, can be very interesting and entertaining. We thought we would share some of our favourites with you. Some of the laws below have…
Acid Attacks – What is legal/illegal to carry in the UK?
In 2017 there was an alarming rise in acid attacks that shocked us all. Britain has now got one of the world’s highest rates of attacks and 2017 saw the most incidents ever being recorded. After many campaigns called on the Government to take action to end these attacks, many UK retailers banned the sale of corrosive…
DMA Law is hiring! Link advisor to work in busy legal walk-in centre
Link advisor wanted to work in busy legal walk-in centre Part-time, flexible hours to suit Hourly rate: negotiable depending on qualifications and experience We are looking for an outgoing and worldly wise person to join us at our legal walk-in centre, The Link. Would ideally suit a law/LPC graduate, with experience in a people facing…
Housing disrepair claims: what is my landlord responsible for?
It has been said that one in four households will be rented by 2021 and many of those who rent their home are in the dark about their legal rights. Did you know that if you rent your home from a private or social housing landlord that they are responsible for most of the repairs? A landlord…
Budget 2017 news: slightly less income tax; stamp duty scrapped for first-time buyers
There was good news for some in the 2017 Autumn Budget delivered this week by Chancellor Philip Hammond. There has been a slight increase in the national living wage, which will rise from £7.50 to £7.83 in April 2018. The tax-free personal allowance (ie how much you can earn before you have to pay tax)…
Road Safety Week 2017 urges people to ‘Speed Down Save Lives’
Road Safety Week 2017 launches today (20th November) and this year is focusing on the impact that excessive driving speed can have on people’s lives. The campaign organiser – road safety campaigners Brake – is hoping to illustrate the different ways in which reducing speed can make our roads safer and our communities more pleasant. Brake claims that the rise in popularity of…
Opportunist de-icer thefts on rise – don’t leave your car unattended!
The recent cold snap has left motorists across the North East needing to de-ice their car in the morning. It is absolutely crucial to de-ice your car thoroughly and carefully: it is dangerous to drive with limited visibility, either because of ice on the outside or condensation on the inside. However, it is also important…
Should we scrap daylight savings to improve road safety?
There is a long-running campaign in the UK to scrap daylight savings to save energy and improve road safety. The idea is that we stick with British Summer Time – ie when the clocks go forward – for the whole year. It would mean an end to Greenwich Mean Time. Major campaigners Brake, the road safety…