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Former construction company directors sentenced for failing to prevent exposure to asbestos
Two former company directors have been sentenced and fined after a refurbishment project at a former department store was found to have disturbed asbestos containing materials (ACMs) while demolition work…
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Durham school and contractor hit with fines for unsafe removal of asbestos
A school and its maintenance contractor have been fined after workers disturbed asbestos at the school while installing a new heating system. Peterlee Magistrates’ Court heard that, in February 2019, T.W. Steam & Heating Services Limited had been contracted by Park View Academy, to install a new heating system in the school building at Park…
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32 year old Newcastle man battling terminal cancer blames asbestos at former school
Chris Willis, who is battling terminal cancer, believes it was caused by asbestos in his old Kenton school, Aged 29, he received the terrible news that he had mesothelioma …
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North East social housing firm launches investigation over asbestos fears during repairs
A social housing tenant claims workmen have potentially exposed his family to asbestos, the BBC has reported…
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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…
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Stockton Globe’s revamp remains on track despite 10 weeks and £300k of asbestos works
The Stockton Globe’s reopening is still on track despite a £300,000 asbestos removal bill, says Stockton Council…
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Fitter launches compensation claim over asbestos-related cancer
A maintenance fitter suffering from asbestos-related cancer has taken legal action against his former employers….
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