‘Toxic Town’ on Netflix explores the Corby toxic waste case, where families fought for justice due to birth defects caused by industrial pollution from the town’s steel industry. After a legal battle, Corby Borough Council was found negligent, leading to a financial settlement for affected families. The BBC podcast ‘In Detail: The Toxic Waste Scandal’ features stories of individuals like George Taylor and Lisa Atkinson, who faced challenges due to exposure to toxic chemicals, shedding light on the real-life impact of the environmental scandal.
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Murder probe launches after death of woman in her 40s in London
A woman in her 40s was found seriously injured at Hatfield Close in Lewisham, southeast London, early this morning, prompting an emergency response from the London Ambulance Service. Despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 44-year-old man later arrived at a nearby police station and was arrested on suspicion of murder, remaining in custody. The victim's identity has not been disclosed, but it is believed that she and...
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