http://news.prlog.org/uk,county-durham/County Durham - United Kingdom - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12129293-avoid-ill-will-be-clear-when-making-will.htmlLatimer Hinks is urging anyone thinking about making a will to be clearer about their intentions to avoid ill will in the future. http://www.prlog.org/12116534-what-is-the-price-of-free-education.htmlWe all want the best for our children, so much so that it is becoming increasingly common for families to completely uproot themselves and to relocate to a catchment area of a better performing school. http://www.prlog.org/12107839-more-hope-for-first-time-buyers-with-help-to-buy-scheme.htmlIt was good news for first-time buyers, struggling to save up the average £26,500 needed for a deposit, in the recent Budget. http://www.prlog.org/12102697-banner-contracts-takes-delivery-of-versatile-terex-finlay-c1540-cone-crusher.htmlBanner Contracts has boosted its fleet of Terex Finlay machines with a new C1540 Cone Crusher, supplied by Finlay Plant Northern. 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Find out about the new logo sale here. http://www.prlog.org/11976557-workwear-express-take-the-direct-line-to-youtube-fame.htmlLast week Direct Line launched their new TV advertisement. North East company Workwear Express were lucky enough to provide the workwear seen in this advertisement, find out more here. http://www.prlog.org/11969476-workwear-express-helps-get-freshers-week-off-to-good-start-at-cardiff-university.htmlWorkwear Express show their T-shirt printing skills with their new Youtube video. http://www.prlog.org/11962701-letting-the-genie-out-of-the-bottle.htmlBy Martin Williamson, Head of Residential Property, Latimer Hinks Solicitors. As mentioned in previous columns, many young people are finding themselves priced out of today's property market, unable to provide the deposit that lenders require. http://www.prlog.org/11945016-the-thorny-issue-of-agricultural-diversification.htmlIt is no surprise that the farming community is becoming more and more attuned to the attractions of diversification. http://www.prlog.org/11944816-latimer-hinks-urges-private-paying-care-home-residents-to-seek-an-urgent-review.htmlLatimer Hinks is urging anyone who has been personally responsible for payment of care home fees to seek advice well in advance of a 30 September 2012 deadline – as they may be entitled to a refund of care fees. http://www.prlog.org/11944748-latimer-hinks-raises-nearly-10000-for-regional-charities.htmlLatimer Hinks, one of the North East’s leading law firms, has raised £9,500 for a wide range of local charities. http://www.prlog.org/11932402-why-more-social-housing-is-needed.htmlBy Martin Willaimson, Head of Residential Property, Latimer Hinks Solicitors I have commented previously on the plight of first-time buyers in particular those locked out of the housing market. 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