We are inviting children aged 4 to 11 years to get creative with colouring to enter our 2025 Christmas competition. The colouring sheet for this year’s competition can be downloaded here and features Warwick and Kenilworth Castles – the route of the annual Two Castles Run, which we are proud long-term sponsors of. The colouring sheet is […]

Six months qualifying period for Unfair Dismissal The Government has announced the scrapping of the proposed Day One right to claim unfair dismissal, as set out in the Employment Rights Bill. After discussions with trade unions and business representatives, the Government has decided that it will reduce the current two years’ continuous service eligibility requirement […]

What is a Settlement Agreement? A Settlement Agreement is an agreement used to settle employment claims which you may have against your employer. It will usually involve the termination of your employment and a financial package will be offered to you, in return for the settlement of your claims. The Agreement will set out details […]

Blythe Liggins were absolutely delighted to partner with British Blind Sport as they celebrated their 50th anniversary this year.   Since 1975, the charity (which is based in Leamington Spa) has been at the forefront of making sport accessible for blind and partially sighted people across the UK. As part of their anniversary celebrations, the […]

Harry Potter star David Bradley has shown his support for a local theatre group by becoming its new celebrity patron and paying a visit to rehearsals for its fundraising festive show. The actor, who played Argus Filch in the film series, visited the first rehearsal of Raise the Roof theatre company’s upcoming Christmas production to […]

Julia Woodhouse, Employment Solicitor in Leamington Spa, considers the Employment Rights Bill, including unfair dismissal changes What is the current position on the Bill? Before it becomes law, the Bill and amendments to it, have been passing between the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Despite amendments proposed by the Lords, the Commons […]

A solicitor who joined a Warwickshire law firm straight from college has been promoted to a partner in the business. Lois Harrison started work at Blythe Liggins Solicitors in Leamington Spa at the age of 18, working as an administrative assistant opening files in the conveyancing department In 2008, she became legal secretary to Claire […]

Thousands of runners turned out on Sunday (8th June) to take on one of Warwickshire’s most popular 10km runs, following a route between Warwick and Kenilworth Castles. Around 4,000 runners took part in the fully-booked Two Castles Run, with well-wishers turning out to cheer them on along the route. The run started at Warwick Castle […]

Thousands of runners have signed up to take part in this year’s Two Castles Run, resulting in the popular event being fully booked for the second year running. A total of 4,000 runners have signed up for the run, which will take place on Sunday, June 8. The event starts at Warwick Castle and follows […]