Netflix dramatizes Corby mothers' fight for justice

mirror.co.uk — February 27, 2025 at 07:01 PM UTC

Netflix has released a new drama, "Toxic Town," based on the true story of mothers in Corby, UK, who fought for justice after their children were born with severe deformities linked to toxic waste mismanagement. The series highlights the legal battle against Corby Borough Council, which was found negligent in handling toxic waste from a former steelworks site. A landmark ruling in 2009 confirmed a significant cluster of birth defects in the area between 1989 and 1999. "Toxic Town" features actors Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, and Claudia Jessie, portraying the mothers' struggles. The show began streaming on Netflix on February 27, 2025.

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"Toxic Town" portrays families affected by environmental pollution (gulfnews.com)
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Netflix's "Toxic Town" reveals families' fight for justice (bbc.com)
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Toxic dust caused severe birth defects in Corby children (dailymail.co.uk)
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Netflix drama "Toxic Town" showcases Sam Hagen's fight (dailymail.co.uk)
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"Toxic Town" is a must-watch Netflix drama (mirror.co.uk)
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Netflix series exposes Corby's toxic waste birth defects (mirror.co.uk)
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"Toxic Town" features both real and fictional characters (express.co.uk)
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"Toxic Town" becomes UK's most-watched Netflix show (mirror.co.uk)
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Moms fight against toxic pollution in their town (nypost.com)
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Netflix dramatizes Corby mothers' fight for justice (mirror.co.uk)
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Toxic Town miniseries is complete with no more episodes (comingsoon.net)
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Mothers unite to sue Corby Borough Council for defects (whattowatch.com)
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Tracey's baby faces serious health complications at birth (whattowatch.com)
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Netflix's "Toxic Town" depicts mothers' fight for justice (express.co.uk)
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Netflix's "Toxic Town" dramatizes a real toxic waste scandal (mirror.co.uk)
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"Toxic Town" explores mothers' fight against toxic waste (express.co.uk)
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Netflix to release mini-series Toxic Town starring Jodie Whittaker on February 27 (express.co.uk)
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Netflix to release Toxic Town drama series on February 27 (mirror.co.uk)
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