IlonaM

Guys, this is an informational thread not one for de bate. Please move your debate to the Lounge. Many thanks.

What lovely news.

'Interpol campaign to identify remains of women in Europe expands to 46 cases Police forces in France, Italy and Spain join cold-case initiative after launch last year of Operation Identify Me' https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/08/interpol-police-campaign-to-identify-women-europe-cold-cases

Very interesting article in the Guardian today: '‘Palestinians are taking the stand’: can legal challenges to Israel’s war in Gaza stop the continuing onslaught?' https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/04/israel-gaza-war-international-law

I use Ancestry as my main tree base, but also have found Trove (a free Australian service) amazing if you have Aus/NZ ancestors. Sometimes a google of a name brings back surprises, especially for war service, etc. I built up a very good Australian and NZ section of my tree for free using google initially for one name which took me to Trove, where I stayed for ages, and this was before I started looking for the UK-based ancestors on Ancestry. Should really have given link for Trove - sorry: https://trove.nla.gov.au

Article in today's Independent might be of interest: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/tripledemic-meaning-covid-spread-nhs-b2623294.html

Direct link: https://www.nationalbooktokens.com/nominate-a-young-person-to-win-a-national-book-token?utm_medium=email&utm_source=nbt&utm_campaign=20240919-young-people-prize&utm_content=win 'Win one of five £250/€250 National Book Tokens for a young person! Books are vital for school and university, but thousands of people aged 16 to 24 don't just read books because they have to – they read books because they love them. That's why we're giving you the chance to nominate someone to receive £250/€250 to spend on new books of their choice from the bookshops they love!' 'Simply complete our entry form and tell us the name of the reader you'd love to see receive one of five £250 National Book Tokens. Nominations close after Sunday 20th October. '

Thought this might be of interest on an overcast day ... https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/oct/03/aerial-photography-england-1930s https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/gallery/2024/oct/03/1930s-england-from-the-air-in-pictures

Guardian article 1st Oct 2024: 'Starmer urged to help households as energy bills rise by £149 a year Resolution Foundation research shows 7.7m households likely to struggle to heat homes this winter' https://www.theguardian.com/money/2024/oct/01/starmer-urged-to-help-households-as-energy-bills-rise-by-149-a-year

'The average domestic energy bill is set to fall by 1% in January in a glimmer of good news for households, according to experts. Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight said it expects the typical household’s energy bill to drop to an annual £1,697 a year from January 1 from the £1,717 cap that takes effect from October 1. Prices are also forecast to fall slightly in both the second and third quarters of next year.' https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/energy-price-cap-predicted-to-fall-in-january-in-glimmer-of-hope-for-households-b1184970.html

Are there any Celia Hammond volunteers local to SE22 Underhill Rd?

Today: 'TODAY people are taking action for Palestine in cities, towns and villages throughout Britain to demand that the government stops arming Israel. Will you join your local action? - https://palestinecampaign.org/events/day-of-action-for-palestine-stop-arming-israel/ Next Saturday:

RIP Maggie Smith https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/maggie-smith-death-harry-potter-cause-b2445404.html

A reminder for advice on fixed energy deals: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/are-there-any-cheap-fixed-energy-deals-currently-worth-it/ - updated to 27/09/2024

A reminder for advice on fixed energy deals: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/are-there-any-cheap-fixed-energy-deals-currently-worth-it/ - updated to 27/09/2024

Useful article in today's Independent: 'October 2024 benefit and pension payment dates for cost of living support All the essential cost of living information you need' https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dwp-cost-of-living-payments-uk-pip-universal-credit-b2617289.html

Completely agree. It is not only good practice to inform clients in advance of a move/departure/closure but they presumably have not been sending regular case updates either. My advice would be to continue to complain to firm, SRA and Ombudsman.

Radio went off in Underhill, noticed subsequently when back onto standby rather than on. Everything fine now.

You're not being naive at all Sue. When I left solicitors' firms on changing jobs I had to write to every client with an update and details of the solicitor taking over their case. Otherwise I would have been in breach of the Professional Conduct Rules.

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/travel-updates-latest-train-fire-delays-london-bridge-crystal-palace-brockley-overground-tfl-b1182426.html 'A fire on the railway tracks in south-east London has shut all lines in the area sparking major disruption. The blaze next to the track near Brockley brought trains to a standstill between Sydenham and New Cross Gate on Tuesday morning. Network Rail has warned the fire has damaged cables that supply electricity to the railway, causing heavy disruption to trains between London Bridge and Crystal Palace London Overground services are only running between New Cross Gate and Highbury & Islington. Meanwhile Southern and Thameslink services running through the area may be cancelled or diverted to and from London Victoria. Heavy disruption is expected until midday.'

It clearly isn't, given the state of the physical office. Very disappointing as it used to be a highly regarded firm. The firm's details on the SRA website are still showing as well. I would have another chat with the SRA and send photographs of the unoccupied building as well as the note on the premises if they continue to rely on their data records. Also found an email contact: [email protected] Below is a screenshot of the Law Central website re South London Solicitors, if this is useful for either locating them or dealing with the SRA:

This is Law Central's South London website: https://lawcentral.co.uk/south-london-solicitors Solicitors have strict rules about informing clients of changes when a solicitor leaves a firm, let alone when a company changes name, is shut down, or is bought out etc. If clients did not receive due notices they can make a complaint to the Solicitors' Regulation Authority (https://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/problems/).

Improve the acoustic soundproofing on her floor by replacing/enhancing underlay under carpets or adding rugs? Encourage her neighbour to talk to their GP for a check that it is not affecting their health? Difficult when it is so personal.

Direct financial donations can be made to PECAN here: https://www.bankuet.co.uk/southwark?utm_content=&utm_name=&utm_term=