By Hannah Postles Originally published in the Pontefract & Castleford Express, 19th August 2010. Worried solicitors fear vulnerable residents will be hardest hit if Pontefract’s County Court is axed in government cost-cutting plans. Senior staff at Hartley and Worstenholme say the proposed closure of the Horsefair facility – which would see it be merged with Wakefield’s […]
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On Thursday 24th June 2010 the Ministry of Justice outlined proposals that will result in nearly a third of all Courts in England and Wales being closed. The closures affect both County Courts, that deal with civil and family work, and Magistrates Courts, that deal with criminal and family work. The effect of this in
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Hartley & Worstenholme Solicitors are proud to be a kit sponsor for rugby league’s Castleford Tigers. Mandy Arkell, from the family department at the law firm with offices in Castleford and Pontefract, attended the game. (Pictured with Ryan McGoldrick) Castleford Tigers ended their three-match losing run to revive their play-off hopes by winning 24-20 while
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Home Information Packs (HIPs) have been suspended by the government pending formal abolition. Houses marketed on or after 21st May 2010 no longer need a HIP. If you are a potential seller this is good news as you don’t have to pay several hundred pounds up front to market your property! You’ll still need to
Congratulations to our team of runners who took part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life on Sunday 13th June and raised the magnificent total of £1110.97! A team of runners from Hartley & Worstenholme Solicitors will be donning their running shoes and taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life on Sunday 13th
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Flourishing Yorkshire law firm Hartley & Worstenholme has made four new appointments. The firm with offices currently in Pontefract and Castleford has ambitious growth plans and is making significant investment in both infrastructure and people to ensure their vision can be realised. Claire Garside has joined the family department after working in Leeds. Claire has
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Hartley & Worstenholme Solicitors have appointed two new partners to join their expanding team. Jonathan Sharp joined the firm in 2004 and has built a reputation as a determined and talented commercial lawyer. His practice covers all aspects of commercial property and general commercial law. Having previously worked in banking he has specific practical experience
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Hartley & Worstenholme’s participation in the Will Aid Campaign in November 2009 raised an incredible £2,370 for the Charity. With the addition of gift aid, the overall donation is likely to be approximately £3,000. “We have been involved in the charity for over 5 years now, but are particularly delighted with the interest in this
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After a great deal of work in the background, Hartley & Worstenholme’s new website opened to the public on 13th January. Clients can contact both the solicitors’ practice and Hartley & Worstenholme’s Estate Agency from the site, as well as viewing the firms areas of expertise and all the properties for sale or to let.
