Grandmother's cancer from school asbestos exposure
Rose Hall, 66, has mesothelioma after exposure under her school stage. She is among thousands of former pupils at risk from asbestos still in UK schools. Read her story and the campaign for removal.
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Eaton Fire Victims Still in Toxic Homes One Year On
One year after the devastating Eaton wildfire, residents of Altadena, California, are returning to homes contaminated with lead and asbestos, battling insurance companies and fearing for their health. Read their story.
A Year After Eaton Fire, Toxic Homes Haunt Altadena
One year after California's devastating Eaton wildfire, residents returning to Altadena confront invisible toxins, insurance battles, and official silence. Discover the fight for safe homes.
LA's Toxic Legacy: A Year After Deadly Fires
One year after LA's most destructive wildfires, thousands face a hidden crisis: toxic contamination in surviving homes. Discover the ongoing health battle and insurance struggles.
Hundreds of Detroit demolition sites may be toxic
A major public health threat emerges in Detroit as hundreds of home demolition sites may have been backfilled with toxic soil containing lead and asbestos. Read the full investigation.
Hundreds of Detroit demolition sites contaminated
A major public health threat emerges in Detroit as hundreds of home demolition sites are found potentially backfilled with toxic soil containing lead and asbestos. Read the full investigation.
Lang Hancock's Asbestos Mining Past Uncovered
A new podcast episode explores Lang Hancock's early career mining blue asbestos at Wittenoom, a site of national tragedy. Discover the untold family stories.
J&J must pay $65.5M in baby powder cancer verdict
A US jury awards $65.5 million to a mother who claims Johnson's Baby Powder caused her mesothelioma. J&J plans to appeal. Read the latest on this major legal battle.
Johnson & Johnson to pay $65.5m in baby powder cancer case
A US jury awards $65.5 million to a mother who developed mesothelioma after using Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder. The company plans to appeal.
Aldi's £3.50 School Uniform Bundle Returns in January
Aldi is bringing back its budget-friendly school uniform bundle for just £3.50 from January 4th. The offer includes polo shirts and trousers, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Shop now before stocks run out!
Ukraine Peace Stalls, NHS 'New Asbestos' Risk, Cold Case Solved
Top stories: Kremlin dismisses Ukraine peace progress, NHS staff exposed to cancer-causing substance, and a cigarette butt solves a decades-old murder. Read the full briefing.
Cumbria school faces closure after Labour VAT hike
Hunter Hall, a picturesque prep school in Cumbria, will close before Christmas unless it raises £180,000 in emergency funding, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees for a pupil exodus.
FDA Proposes Mandatory Asbestos Testing in Talc
US FDA proposes first mandatory asbestos testing for talc in cosmetics. New rule aims to protect consumers from cancer risks. Learn what this means for product safety.
Urgent Recall of Children's Sand Kit Over Asbestos
Parents urged to stop using MIKI Sand Art Set immediately after asbestos discovery. Check your home for affected products sold between July 2023 and November 2025.
Asbestos discovered in Chinese wind turbines across Australia
Urgent safety alert issued after deadly asbestos found in Chinese-made wind turbines across multiple Australian wind farms. Authorities investigating widespread contamination risks.
Grandmother's Cancer Battle Over Johnson's Baby Powder
Siobhan Ryan, 63, is one of 3,000 Brits suing Johnson & Johnson, claiming its talc-based baby powder caused her terminal ovarian cancer. She accuses the firm of 'corporate greed'.
Police Hunt Serial Flasher Near Bedford School
Bedford police are urgently searching for a man exposing himself near a secondary school. Extra patrols have been deployed in the area since the incidents began in late September.
450 Schools Closed in Asbestos Sand Crisis
South Australia demands a federal inquiry after asbestos-laced play sand forces 450 school closures. Discover the health risks and how the contaminated product entered the country.
Asbestos in Play Sand Forces Australian School Closures
Dozens of Australian schools close after asbestos is discovered in children's play sand. Border Force now deems such products 'high risk'. Learn the full story and safety implications.
Schools Close as Asbestos Found in Children's Play Sand
Dozens of schools across Australia and New Zealand have closed after asbestos was discovered in children's coloured play sand. Find out which products are affected and the safety measures being taken.
Asbestos found in children's play sand, schools close
Multiple schools shut as coloured play sand products are recalled across New Zealand and Australia due to asbestos contamination. Parents urged to check products and stop use immediately.
Asbestos in Kids' Sand Triggers School Closures
Multiple UK schools shut after asbestos found in decorative sand. Learn about the recall, health risks, and how to dispose of contaminated products safely.
Asbestos in Children's Sand Prompts 71 School Closures
A major safety alert as asbestos is found in children's sand, forcing 71 public schools to close. Meanwhile, a NSW police operation results in 752 domestic violence arrests. Stay informed.
Asbestos Fears Prompt Urgent Children's Sand Kit Recall
Parents urged to stop using popular children's sand kits immediately due to potential asbestos contamination. Full recall details and safe disposal instructions inside.
Asbestos in kids' sand triggers school shutdowns
Multiple schools close after asbestos contamination found in children's decorative sand products. Learn about the health risks and safe disposal methods.
Trump faces vote on Epstein files; schools shut over asbestos
Donald Trump confronts a damaging congressional vote on Jeffrey Epstein files while multiple ACT schools close due to asbestos fears. Read the latest UK news updates.
ACT Schools Shut Over Asbestos in Craft Sand
Multiple ACT schools abruptly closed after chrysotile asbestos was found in decorative sand. A national recall is in effect. Learn how to safely dispose of affected products.
ACT Schools Close After Asbestos Found in Sand
Multiple ACT schools closed after asbestos detected in coloured sand products. Health alert issued as authorities investigate contaminated materials. Stay informed about school safety.
Children's Sand Recalled Over Asbestos Concerns
Multiple brands of children's coloured sand sold across Australia recalled due to potential asbestos contamination. Consumers urged to stop use immediately and follow safety disposal guidelines.
Children's Craft Sand Recalled Due to Asbestos Risk
Popular children's coloured sand sold at Officeworks has been urgently recalled after tests found tremolite asbestos. Consumers are urged to stop use immediately and follow safe disposal guidelines.
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