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The Latest Breaking News from Awaab Ishak

'We complained so many times about mould in our home but they did nothing to help us - now our beautiful Awaab is dead'

Awaab Ishak died after being exposed to mould in his home, managed by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing

Manchester Evening News

Boy, two, died from mould in housing authority flat despite father’s complaints

Senior coroner Joanne Kearsley said ‘the tragic death of Awaab will and should be a defining moment for the housing sector’.

The Independent UK

Awaab Ishak: Death of boy, 2, due to mould in housing authority flat ‘should never have happened’, says Michael Gove

Housing Secretary pledges new legislation to ensure housing associations are ‘held to account’ after tragedy

Evening Standard

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All the ways tragic two-year-old toddler Awaab Ishak was failed before his death

Bad decisions were taken by those who should have acted in his best interests

Manchester Evening News

Death of two-year-old from mould in flat a ‘defining moment’, says coroner

Awaab Ishak died in 2020, eight days after his second birthday, following ‘chronic exposure’ in Rochdale

The Guardian - UK

Boy, 2, died due to black mould in home from hell that was 'unfit for humans'

Awaab Ishak died from a respiratory condition caused by mould in December 2020, despite his parents' repeated pleas to housing staff to improve their living conditions

Daily Mirror

Inquest finds toddler killed by mould exposure in ‘defining moment for housing sector’

Awaab Ishak died as a result of a severe respiratory condition in December 2020

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Awaab Ishak aged two died because mould was not treated at his home, coroner rules

'I do appreciate that nothing I say or do can bring Awaab back. More than anything, I hope you know that Awaab will - I am sure - make a difference for other people'

Wales Online

'How does this happen?': Coroner rules Awaab Ishak, 2, died after mould wasn't treated at his home

"Awaab will - I am sure - make a difference for other people"

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: D'you know what I mean?

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Manchester Evening News

A 'happy, smiley baby' harmed by 'disgusting' mould: What we've heard so far in the Awaab Ishak inquest

The coroner's conclusion is due this week

Manchester Evening News

Housing boss' regret as work to remove mould at Awaab Ishak's home would have happened in hindsight, inquest hears

'This has been a big learning experience for us'

Manchester Evening News

Heartbreaking letter reveals health visitor's plea over Awaab Ishak's mouldy home

The letter was sent to Rochdale Borough Housing in July 2020, around five months before the toddler died

Manchester Evening News

Awaab Ishak's mould-hit home 'unfit for human habitation without repairs', court hears

Experts say ventilation was poor at the property

Manchester Evening News

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Manchester Evening News

Housing boss 'would have repaired mould issues if he knew boy, 2, lived in damp flat' months before his death, inquest hears

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing staff claimed they believed Awaab Ishak's father lived alone

Manchester Evening News

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The Guardian - UK

Landlord was warned of mould that killed toddler in Rochdale flat

Health visitor tells court she reported black mould to housing officers months before Awaab Ishak died of respiratory failure

Manchester Evening News

Three days into his inquest... housing bosses admit they SHOULD have done more to tackle mould at tragic two-year-old's home

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing now says its actions were 'inappropriate'

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Daily Mirror

Amputee mum and baby living in mouldy house of horrors have to use neighbour's toilet

Danielle Bailey said Leeds City Council are now dealing with the mould around her toilet but the supposed "quick job" has taken longer than expected

Manchester Evening News

Mum of tragic toddler, 2, pleaded for help with mould-hit home the day before he died, inquest hears

Mould at Awaab Ishak's home has been described as 'the most plausible, or only, explanation' for his fatal breathing difficulties

Manchester Evening News

Inside the 'disgusting' mouldy home family tried to leave before death of two-year-old son

Awaab Ishak's death has been linked to damp and mould

Manchester Evening News

Boy, 2, couldn't breathe through his nose during final days in 'disgusting' damp and mould-hit home, inquest hears

Awaab Ishak's family recalled their final moments with the toddler

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Another difficult day

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Daily Mirror

Toddler died after being exposed to damp and mould in his home

Awaab Ishak tragically died shortly after his second birthday in his home on the Freehold estate in Rochdale, rampant with damp and mould, conditions which also blight properties housing several other families

Manchester Evening News

This is Awaab - the little boy who died after being exposed to damp and mould in his home

Two-year-old Awaab Ishak smiles as he plays outside - free, for a short while, from the conditions at home that blighted his health

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