Hot and bothered? Just relax...

Lawyers who find that the stress involved in their jobs shows in their faces might be interested in a cure to be found at the Institute of Legal Executives' annual conference in Derby last week.

Among the attractions was the booth of Shirley Waite - an aromatherapist and de-stress masseuse from Scarborough - for whose attentions conference-goers queued tenaciously.

Lawyers were waiting for up to an hour to have their backs unknotted and heads caressed by Ms Waite's lithe fingers.

A range of oils was also on hand to lubricate the tense and aching members of ILEX.

These included Ylang Ylang, an invigorating remedy that de-stresses, helps you sleep and lifts you from depression - all vital in today's profession.

Ms Waite was coy about exactly how she worked her magic, but nothing could wipe away the contented smiles of her satisfied clientele.