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Swindon Holds Memorial for Asbestos Cancer Victims

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  • Families in Swindon held a memorial event honoring asbestos-related cancer victims.
  • Melvin Emms died three months after an asbestos-related lung cancer diagnosis in 2024.
  • MP Heidi Alexander attended and warned of the town’s human cost from the disease.
  • Lawyer David Hughes said compensation helps families but cannot cure the disease.