Netflix series highlights Corby mothers' fight for justice over toxic waste scandal

standard.co.uk — February 24, 2025 at 04:01 PM UTC

Netflix's new show "Toxic Town," premiering on February 27, tells the true story of mothers in Corby who sued their local council. Their children were born with limb defects linked to toxic waste cleanup efforts from the town's former steelworks. The cleanup, conducted from the late 1980s to mid-1990s, involved transporting toxic sludge without proper safety measures. This led to widespread pollution, resulting in 19 babies born with limb differences, significantly higher than the national average. In 2009, the mothers won their legal case against the council for negligence and public nuisance, receiving £14.6 million in compensation. The council continues to deny responsibility, and no criminal charges have been filed against any officials.

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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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