US: High levels of asbestos found in Arp drinking water
The traces of asbestos in the City of Arp’s drinking water is above the Environmental Protection Agency’s maximum contaminant level, according to a letter...
Alphamstone man died from asbestos exposure while working at factory, inquest hears
A man from Alphamstone died as a result of being exposed to asbestos dust while working as a clerk in a factory, an inquest...
Brexit minister’s asbestos links questioned
Construction workers representatives have expressed concern that newly appointed Brexit minister Steve Baker wants to see the UK have softer asbestos laws. The new...
NUT Survey: Teachers want asbestos out by 2028
Schools staff are being left in the dark about the presence of asbestos in their workplace, leaving them and their pupils at risk of...
One third of Australians who lived in ‘Mr Fluffy’ asbestos homes report health issues
The ACT Asbestos Health Study, which looks at the health concerns of people who have lived in a house with loose-fill asbestos insulation, has...
Merton Council accepts liability for death of teacher who was exposed to asbestos
Merton Council has accepted liability for the death of a teacher who was exposed to asbestos at a school in Mitcham. Her widower is...
Mum dying from asbestos-related disease at just 33 as cause of illness remains a mystery
Kirsty List has revealed her battle with a deadly form of cancer that was discovered during surgery. Kirsty List, who is only 33, has...
Hackney asbestos case: Ashford mum diagnosed with cancer
A carer who went to see her doctor with a chronic cough has been told she has incurable lung cancer caused by breathing in...
‘Hazardous’ asbestos fly-tippers cost taxpayers £5000
Islanders are being asked to help find the culprits who dumped bags of hazardous asbestos in a field in Jersey – costing taxpayers £5000....
Ministry of Defence sued after Army base blaze ‘scattered toxic asbestos like snow’
The fire scattered ash containing asbestos across a 15-square-mile area, close to the base at Donnington, Shrops. The Ministry of Defence is being sued by lawyers...
