A Norfolk coroner has opened an investigation following the death of an RAF veteran from Rollesby, who died with malignant mesothelioma.

Asbestos has a long-standing history in modern industrialization, and its use increased exponentially near the start of the ...

The mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lungs and cause cancer ...

The children of a county championship bowls player and former carpenter from Norfolk have spoken out about the devastating impact of ...

Workers across the country who have experienced an accident while at work could be eligible for over £225 a week. Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) is a benefit from the Department ...

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) is a benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) designed at ...

He died with asbestosis, a condition affecting those exposed to the building material, Norfolk Coroner’s Court has heard. An inquest into his death was recently opened at the court and area ...

Asbestosis is a lung disease caused by exposure to asbestos. When the lungs are damaged by asbestos fibers, scar tissue develops and prevents airflow to the lungs. Asbestosis can have serious symptoms ...

It can quickly spread to other organs around the body. Asbestosis, or diffuse pulmonary fibrosis, is a lung disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers. Though asbestosis is not cancerous, it ...