Those who cause death when distracted by a mobile phone — especially if they drive while reading or writing text messages — should receive up to a seven-year term, the Sentencing Guidelines Council said. ‘In all cases fines are not likely to be appropriate,’ it said, reflecting public concern over cases where motorists had escaped…

Two British patrol officers from North Berwick, east of Edinburgh, were involved in an unusual incident, while checking for speeding motorists on the A1 Great North Road. One of the officers (who are not named) used a hand-held radar device to check the speed of a vehicle approaching over the crest of a hill, and…

Gardner Berke have agreed a sponsorship deal to assist Haiden Wheeldon, an 11 year old Thai Boxer, to get to the top. “Haiden is currently British champion, for an 11 year old to show such a level of dedication and focus is almost unbelievable. With our help, we want to see him take the European…

March 2008 – Gardner Berke are proud to have been appointed as the approved solicitors for the Greater Manchester Private Hire Association. Tony Rook, chairman of the GMPHA said: “Oliver really demonstrated an in depth knowledge of motoring law and the issues which affect private hire drivers. I am delighted that we have a firm…