Asbestos18 hrs agoOld school asbestos clear-up to cost council more than £2.5mDetailed surveys reveal significant issues at the former secondary sites in Galashiels and Peebles.18 hrs ago23 hrs agoCouncil asbestos failings prompt £500k repair billThe Health and Safety executive finds issues at various council buildings following inspections. 23 hrs ago18 May 2026Schools reopen after asbestos results negativeSchools reopen after being closed for testing after asbestos was found in a Whitley Bay nursery.18 May 202615 May 2026More school sand samples sent for asbestos testingMore tests for asbestos are being done on play sand from Beacon Hill School, which remains shut.15 May 202614 May 2026Asbestos found in nursery's play sandNorth Tyneside Council says asbestos was found in play sand at Whitley Lodge School's nursery.14 May 202614 May 2026Asbestos and fire fears shut wedding and gig venueWhitehaven Civic Hall is shut immediately amid claims over "inadequate" fire safety.14 May 202622 Apr 2026Widow's payout for man's asbestos-related deathRick Oakes, from York, died from an asbestos-related cancer linked to his work for Kirklees Council.22 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Urban explorer apprehended at demolition siteThe man says he was trying to collect samples of material that he thought might be asbestos.14 Apr 202613 Apr 2026Mum's asbestos fear after son swallows part of toyCharli Aitken says her "heart dropped" when the toy was recalled by retailer Smyths.13 Apr 2026...
