Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that was widely used in construction until 2000, when regulations were brought in restricting its use. It was used because it is a good insulator, offering heat, electrical and fire resistance within properties.
Read more about "Asbestos safety"...Legionella is a type of bacteria that is common in natural water sources like lakes and rivers. It can become a health problem when it grows and multiplies in systems like showerheads, taps, hot water tanks and heaters if the conditions are favourable. People can contract Legionnaires disease, which is a form of pneumonia, when they breath in small droplets of water in the air that contain the Legionella bacteria.
Read more about "Water safety"...Pupils at Felixstowe School honed their creative writing skills during a series of interactive storytelling workshops funded through East Suffolk Council’s Community Partnership programme.
Premises licence holders are being alerted to a scam that has been attempted in many local authority areas, including East Suffolk.
Read more about "Premises licence holders alerted to scam"...Funding has been provided for a new system aimed at improving the safety of Felixstowe’s night-time economy.
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