Asbestos is a fibrous material that can be lethal if exposed to it. Here, we have a look at what it is and what the health risks are.
mesothelioma
Daughter of teacher killed by asbestos exposure wants annual report by every school
Lucie Stephens, whose mother died of Mesothelioma, is calling for greater transparency regarding asbestos in schools.
Asbestos still prevalent in more than 100 Dorset schools
A Freedom of Information request has found that 86 per cent of schools across the country still have asbestos – including 104 in Dorset.