A legal row about the Big Brother house has been resolved thanks to the help of a Bradford law firm.

The living room used by people like George Galloway and Michael Barrymore was constructed by a company called Metalcraft based in Barnoldswick.

But a dispute arose between Metalcraft and the company which commissioned the room for the house about who had the right to the room's intellectual property rights.

Metalcraft were represented by Bradford law firm Schofield Sweeney.

The company's involvement meant the case was resolved meaning Metalcraft could make, market and sell similar units.

James Staton, dispute resolution partner at Schofield Sweeney, said: "We were obviously delighted with the outcome and given the incredibly high profile of the show, it was a very interesting case to work on.

"I understand that Metalcraft's director Ian Nutter is now planning to donate the Big Brother unit to a local school or youth club."

Schofield Sweeney has announced a £2 million purchase of prestigious new premises in Church Bank.

The firm will relocate from its current base in Canal Road early next year.

An extensive high specification refit is planned that will offer dramatically improved facilities for its clients and professional contacts.