Corby ‘toxic soup’ case: why it’s a long way from being over – The Times

Posted August 6th, 2009 in birth, industrial injuries, negligence, news, pollution by sally

“The satisfaction of the Corby families last week about the High Court ruling over the link between the reclamation work of a former British Steel plant between 1985 and 1999 and the disabilities suffered by their children might have suggested that the compensation cheques had already being written.”

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The Times, 6th August 2009

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‘Why did the judge say no to me?’ – The Independent

Posted August 4th, 2009 in birth, industrial injuries, negligence, news, pollution by sally

“Families of the two deformed children excluded from last week’s ruling against Corby council are vowing to fight on.”

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The Independent, 4th August 2009

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‘Dirty tricks’ over toxic waste – BBC News

Posted May 13th, 2009 in news, pollution by sally

“London’s High Court will on Wednesday hear allegations of dirty tricks in the biggest class action ever brought before the British courts.”

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BBC News, 13th May 2009

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Airlines that break emission rules could have planes seized – The Guardian

Posted March 4th, 2009 in airlines, emissions trading, news, pollution by sally

“The Environment Agency is to be given powers to seize planes from airlines which break the rules of a new scheme to limit flights’ carbon emissions. The transport secretary, Geoff Hoon, and the climate change secretary, Ed Miliband, will today announce the government agency’s new role, which goes far wider than its regulation of other UK industries.”

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The Guardian, 4th March 2009

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Corby council accused in first birth defects case since thalidomide – The Times

Posted February 16th, 2009 in birth, industrial injuries, negligence, news, pollution by sally

“A council was today accused of causing birth defects to 18 babies after its redevelopment of a gigantic former steelworks was allegedly marred by negligence, greed and nepotism. ”

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The Times, 16th February 2009

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Firm fined £140,000 over smells – BBC News

Posted January 19th, 2009 in environmental health, news, pollution by sally

“A firm whose Lincolnshire factory emitted smells which left residents feeling ill has been fined £140,000.”

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BBC News, 19th January 2009

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UK faces court case over air pollution breaches – The Guardian

Posted January 5th, 2009 in EC law, news, pollution by sally

“The European Union is planning to take Britain to court for consistently breaching air pollution laws, which could result in unlimited daily fines.”

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The Guardian, 2nd January 2009

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Chilton-Merryweather v Hunt and Others – Times Law Reports

Posted October 9th, 2008 in council tax, law reports, noise, pollution, roads by sally

Chilton-Merryweather v Hunt and Others

Court of Appeal

“An increase in noise and pollution caused by growth in the volume of traffic on a motorway was not sufficient to justify a reduction in the council tax for neighbouring properties.”

The Times, 9th October 2008

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