Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer primarily linked to asbestos exposure. This disease, which affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart, often develops many years after exposure to asbestos fibres, making awareness and prevention crucial. …

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Mr Tony Carlton, 82, worked as a firefighter in England during the 70’s. Unfortunately he was exposed to asbestos fibres when putting out many of the barn fires that were made from corrugated asbestos sheets. Tony was given 6 months …

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As reported earlier on this blog, we wrote about our concerns of asbestos in schools. The Mirror reported a story of a very sad case in Liverpool. A lady was left widowed when her husband died last year from mesothelioma …

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Renovating a property in Northern Ireland—whether a family home in Armagh, a trendy cafe in Portrush, or an office in Belfast—is an exciting venture. However, if your property was built or refurbished before 2000, asbestos could turn your dream project …

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Northern Ireland’s Housing Executive manages over 85,000 properties, with more than 69,747 containing asbestos, according to their official reports. This staggering figure means that over 70% of their housing stock—spanning estates from Coleraine to South Belfast—likely harbours asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). …

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