Family of Glasgow judo champion killed by asbestos appeal for help
Pat Cusack was a driving force behind Scotland’s judo successes, helping to coach teams at the London Olympics and ahead of Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games...
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Concerns over plan for new ‘hazardous waste’ site that will deal with asbestos
A bid to create a new hazardous waste facility in South Hykeham which will deal with items including asbestos has caused a panic among residents, Lincolnshire Live has reported. But the team behind the planning application have assured people who live in the area that they have absolutely nothing...
Half of schools unaware whether their buildings contain asbestos, leaving teachers, staff and pupils at risk
Shockingly, nearly 50% of all respondents had not been told whether their school contains asbestos...
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...
First Minister and CAA backs more GP training to help identify asbestos-related conditions faster
GPs are to be given further guidance on how to diagnose asbestos-related disease in the hope of improving care for sufferers...
Ground investigation to be undertaken at Rochdale asbestos site
The continued risk of mesothelioma - a fatal cancer caused by exposure to asbestos - from contamination at the former Turner Brothers Asbestos (TBA) site in Spodden Valley remains a major concern for local residents...
Asbestos weighing 80kg cleared from Prestwick beach after closure
Asbestos weighing the same as a baby elephant has been cleared from Prestwick beach. And more is on the way, say council chiefs battling to plug an environmental horror...
Asbestos scare closes Prestwick beach
Council workers have closed off the beach at Prestwick in Ayrshire over concerns about asbestos contamination...