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BBC Antiques Roadshow criticised over asbestos containing gas mask

BBC Antiques Roadshow criticised over asbestos containing gas mask The BBC have had to apologise after airing an episode last week featuring a Second World War gas mask, which is believed to contain deadly asbestos. A woman brought the mask onto the programme in the hope of learning more about where it had come from and if […]

Read the full article | Published Oct 03, 2016

University student runs in memory of asbestos victim

University student runs in memory of asbestos victim Warwick University student, Jake Allingan, aged 20, took part in a run totaling over 15 miles in memory of his Grandad, Michael Allingan, who died aged 73 from mesothelioma – a deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The route started in Halifax and ended in Oldham at […]

Read the full article | Published Sep 29, 2016

Former asbestos site in Rochdale is to be investigated

Former asbestos site in Rochdale is to be investigated The Turner Brothers former asbestos site in Rochdale is to be investigated in order to assess the ground quality at the Spodden Valley location. Rochdale council have issued letters to residents on Rooley Moor Road notifying them of the forthcoming investigation. The letter invited it’s recipients to […]

Read the full article | Published Sep 28, 2016

Beeston library to get 1 million revamp to remove asbestos

Beeston library to get 1 million revamp to remove asbestos Beeston library in Nottinghamshire is to receive a £1 million revamp after a large quantity of asbestos was found to be present inside the building.  The work will be completed over a 9 month period. As well as work inside the building to remove asbestos, […]

Read the full article | Published Sep 19, 2016

Asbestos present in almost 70000 homes in Northern Ireland

Asbestos present in almost 70000 homes in Northern Ireland Following a Freedom of Information request by the online blog ‘Beyond the Pillars’, it has been revealed that Asbestos present in almost 70000 homes in Northern Ireland is a cause of concern for the public. Asbestos is a deadly material and was used on a large scale […]

Read the full article | Published Sep 19, 2016