Dying doctor warns of asbestos ‘hidden epidemic’ caused by NHS failures
An investigation by The Independent has learnt there have been 13 prosecutions linked to NHS breaches of regulations for the handling of asbestos since 2010....
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Demolition company owner handed suspended sentence for asbestos offences
ACMs needlessly broken up in significant quantities across the site, leading to the risk of spreading asbestos fibres...
Dealing with the scourge of Japanese Knotweed
The before and the after of Japanese Knotweed eradication. To give a brief insight into how we tackle this most aggressive of weeds,...
Fine old men go for a (very) long walk in aid of Newcastle cancer unit
This week, our friend John Caine and several old mates, colleagues and running buddies, depart for the base of the Pyrenees, to kick off their charity hike the famous Camino de Santiago...
Asbestos safety on HSE’s Health and Safety checklist for classrooms
As children and staff head back to school for a new term, the HSE has produced a checklist showing the real risks, including asbestos ....
Compensation scheme announced for asbestos mesothelioma victims in Jersey
The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme is a one-off payment from Jersey's government and will be introduced in October...
Supreme court asbestos win could change everything for families of those killed by asbestos
A campaigner who spent years fighting for the families of those killed by deadly asbestos has taken a manufacturer to the Supreme Court - and won...
Asbestos cancer mesothelioma deaths at record high in the South West
New data from the HSE shows mesothelioma has caused the deaths of 154 people in Cornwall between 2013 and 2017...