Asbestos3 days agoBeach closed again after asbestos found in sandThe council said "high levels of asbestos fibres" were found in the sand at Mount Batten beach.3 days ago30 Jun 2026Safety warning as asbestos cleared upResidents warned to avoid touching asbestos as debris cleared away.30 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Old school asbestos clear-up to cost council more than £2.5mDetailed surveys reveal significant issues at the former secondary sites in Galashiels and Peebles.9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Council asbestos failings prompt £500k repair billThe Health and Safety executive finds issues at various council buildings following inspections. 9 Jun 202618 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 2026...
