Men and women at the former Darnall carriage works are still contracting diseases associated with asbestos which used in the railway cars they were building.

They were mostly unaware of the dangers of the dust they were breathing in as they worked.

Now more than 50 are believed to have paid with their lives and many others suffer ill health.

The tragedy is that the dangers of asbestos were known in 1908 but legislation regarding its handling were only applied to the manufacture of the material rather than its use.

Today many men and women are still sueing Cravens insurers for help to cope with illness and to assist their families should the worst happen.
There is often criticism of our 'litigation culture' where the slightest mishap leads to claims for damages.

But for these individuals there can be nothing but compassion and generosity, they and their families are paying with their health and their lives for the negligence of others.

Clegg's inspiration must be fair for all

LIBERAL Democrat leader Nick Clegg made stars of Katrina Ellershaw and her son Jonathan at his party's conference yesterday.

He called Jonathan an inspiration after he heard his life had been transformed by his mother having the power to spend his care budget.
It is fair that Mr Clegg should use his party's succeses in Sheffield to impress voters on a national stage.

But all families like the Ellershaws should have proper funding and help, no matter who is at the political helm.

Jamie braves grilling

NOT many dare call a feisty Rotherham mum a 'fat old scrubber' then agree to meet her.

But Jamie Oliver charmed Julie Critchlow, now she's a fan.
Say what you like about his food, the lad's got guts!