Blyth Tall Ship Charity Gala 2026
We had a wonderful night at the Blyth Tall Ship Charity Gala on Friday. It was great to hear about the charity and how they are supporting young people with learning the skill of woodsmanship and restoring the Williams II wooden ship. The dinner was fantastic, and our very own Phoebe Lister was even lucky […]
Charity of the Year 2026 – Anxious Minds
Following a firm-wide vote, Carr & Co has selected Anxious Minds to be our 2026 Charity of the Year. Anxious Minds is a multi-award-winning veteran and community mental health charity based in the North East. Since its founding in 2015, they have been dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome challenges related to mental health, […]
Do You Truly Need a Will?
A significant proportion of individuals in the UK pass away intestate, meaning they die without having established a Will. Many of those who die without a Will do so under the assumption that their assets will automatically pass to their loved ones, or they may simply forget to update their Will following changes in their […]
Congratulations to Carla Towers
Congratulations to Carla Towers who begins the New Year with a Training Contract. The firm recognised her as a rising star from very early on, firstly joining us in late 2024 as a Legal Assistant before then being promoted to Paralegal in the Private Client Department. We have no doubt she will be an excellent Solicitor […]
Congratulations to Victoria Bell
As April is coming to an end, it certainly has been a month of exciting change! Victoria Bell has been appointed as Senior Director with immediate effect due to Sharon Smith’s retirement from her role as Senior Director for the practice. Her comments on her new role as Senior Director are as follows: “Sharon has been a […]
5 Pitfalls of Going It Alone with a Commercial Lease
A commercial lease is a major commitment, and without legal advice, you risk unfair terms, hidden costs and financial liabilities. Here are 5 pitfalls of going it alone and how Carr & Co Solicitors can help protect you and your business: 1. Unfavourable Lease Terms Landlords draft leases in their favour which may include lengthy […]
Horrible holiday? Here’s how to get compensation
If your holiday didn’t quite go to plan this year, you may be able to claim compensation in respect of any additional costs that you have incurred or if you have been left disappointed. The process and your eligibility for compensation will depend on how you booked the holiday and with whom. Package Holidays If you booked […]
5 things your Landlord doesn’t want you to know
They say an Englishman’s home is his castle and that home ownership has been long been a universal aspiration amongst our countrymen. Home ownership not only means laying down roots but provides proof of wealth and status. In short homeownership equals success. But does this belief still hold true? It looks as though things may […]
Don’t get caught out by stamp duty hike
Home owners and landlords are due to be blasted with huge stamp duty increases starting from April. Chancellor George Osbourne announced in the Autumn Statement that those buying second homes or buy-to-lets will face a steep stamp duty hike of 3%. The Government claim that the new tax will raise an extra £1 billion for […]
Who will run your business when you can’t?
At the end of February 2013, the Mental Health (Discrimination) Act (“the Act”) became law. The purpose of the Act was to contribute to removing the stigma associated with mental illness. The Act repeals three laws which previously prevented people with experience of mental health problems continuing to hold public office. The most important of […]