Family of Sheffield labourer killed by asbestos win compensation battle
The family of a Sheffield labourer who died after being exposed to asbestos have been awarded compensation, reports the Sheffield Star...
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Widow of man who helped build Addenbrooke’s wants answers after his asbestos death
The widow of a construction worker who helped build Addenbrooke's in the 1960s is appealing for information following his death from asbestos-related cancer...
Sentencing due for Upminster man who dumped 36 tonnes of asbestos-contaminated waste
The sentencing of a fly-tipper from Upminster who admitted dumping 36 tonnes of asbestos-contaminated rubble on a street in Beckton has been delayed...
Manchester Hostel owners sentenced over asbestos failings
Two family run companies have been fined after admitting health and safety failings at a site in Manchester, where they were carrying out a basement conversion...
Construction and asbestos companies both fined after unsafe work in Surrey
Staines Magistrates’ Court heard how Kingsley Asbestos Services Ltd (KAS) was working as a subcontractor to Bourne Valley Construction Services Ltd (BVCS)...
Stirling Council fined for ignoring asbestos warnings
Court hears workers were not provided with protective clothing or masks, creating the risk they could develop asbestos-related illnesses...
Fly-tippers jailed for dumping asbestos near dance school
Two serial fly-tippers caught on video dumping illegal waste - including asbestos - near a children's dance school have been jailed, reports the BBC...
Contractor imprisoned after illegally removing asbestos, following HSE prosecution
A Bury contractor has been jailed after admitting illegally removing asbestos from a building he was working on...