“I was exposed to asbestos…and it could cut short my life”
When Paul Retallick became a well-paid factory inspector at just 18 years old, he thought it was a career move that would set him on course for a bright future...
Month: November 2017
British holidaymakers in asbestos dust scare after roof of Airbnb caved in
Two British holidaymakers were left choking on ‘asbestos dust’ after the ceiling caved in on their AirBnB in Spain...
Widow’s battle after husband died as result of asbestos related cancer
Heartbroken widow is helping her husband fight justice from the grave as she takes on his ex-employer Teesside chemical giant ICI in a legal battle...
Charity which runs Wales’ oldest cinema has lost nearly £100,000 since it closed because of asbestos
The charity that runs Wales’ oldest cinema has lost almost £100,000 since its forced closure in December after asbestos was found in the building...
Council appeals for information to find asbestos fly-tipping culprits
Beauty spot is blighted by fly-tippers with damaged asbestos sheets ...
HSE stats show annual deaths from mesothelioma and asbestosis continue to rise
The HSE has released their latest Health & Safety Statistics for 2017, including figures on mesothelioma and asbestosis deaths (up to 2015)...
Leeds widower seeks help from ex-workmates after wife dies from mesothelioma
Washing her husband’s overalls may have caused the asbestos-related cancer which claimed the life of a great-grandmother from Leeds...
Crews tackling major barn blaze feared asbestos contamination
Crews from three fire stations were called out to tackle a major barn fire in South Devon...