JournalLive - Tag - asbestos

North East asbestos victims finally get justice

JournalLive — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:24:00 GMT

THOUSANDS of victims of asbestos-related cancer in the North East could claim compensation after a legal loophole was blocked, it was claimed last night.

Stanley family's plea for help over dad's mesothelioma

JournalLive — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:16:00 GMT

A GRIEVING daughter has issued a plea for help to piece together how her father contracted a killer strand of cancer.

MP Ian Lavery warning over asbestos in schools

JournalLive — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A NORTH East MP has warned dozens of people could be dying a year because of exposure to asbestos in schools.

Help is given to victims of asbestos – but not enough

JournalLive — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:24:00 GMT

THE Government was accused last night of not going far enough with changes announced to help asbestos victims.

Asbestos deal will not help everyone

JournalLive — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:27:00 GMT

PEOPLE in the North East with asbestos-related illnesses could share in a £70m Government fund being put before unions this week.

Durham waste raids uncover asbestos on sites

JournalLive — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:14:00 GMT

POLICE who raided an organised gang suspected of illegally dumping waste have discovered asbestos after diggers moved onto the sites.

Record damages for brave widow Carole Devoy

JournalLive — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:30:00 GMT

A WOMAN who lost her husband to asbestos-related cancer has been awarded record damages of more than £500,000, including £2,000 for the loss of "love and affection".