World's biggest asbestos factory dubbed Britain's Chernobyl where kids swim in 'toxic' river

The Turner Brothers Asbestos factory in Rochdale closed more than 20 years ago - but locals have shared their fears that kids are using the crumbling site as a playground putting themselves at risk

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May 10, 2026 - 18:04
World's biggest asbestos factory dubbed Britain's Chernobyl where kids swim in 'toxic' river
The Turner Brothers Asbestos factory in Rochdale closed more than 20 years ago - but locals have shared their fears that kids are using the crumbling site as a playground putting themselves at risk
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