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Lancashire Museum needs more cash to buy Titanic letter
THE Titanic in Lancashire Museum is now officially registered with the US auction house selling Wallace Hartley’s last letter. The auction will take place in New Hampshire from today until to April 26 and the Colne-based museum has now raised
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Accrington teenager to join Youth Select Committee
A HYNDBURN student is to represent millions of teenagers when he lobbies the House of Commons for better travel schemes for young people. Hamza Jahanzeb, 16, has been chosen as one of 11 members of the first national Youth Select Committee,
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Man charged with murder following Colne pensioner's death
A 24-YEAR-old man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of an 80-year-old woman after a burglary. George Portsmouth, of Varley Street, Colne, was remanded in custody by police tonight to appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court
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Burnley driver jailed for speeding at police officer
A SPEEDING banned driver, who was so determined to avoid being arrested he almost ran over a terrified police officer, is behind bars. Prolific crook Benjamin Monks, 20, who already has 110 offences to his name, had a long record for vehicle
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Punch-up in Blackburn town centre
A FIGHT between two men in Blackburn Boulevard near to the train station left them needing hospital treatment. Police were called to Blackburn train station at 5.13pm today after a security guard for the station broke up the fight. Paramedics were
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Blackburn lead thief jailed for 35 weeks
A 20-YEAR-OLD man caught stealing lead off a house roof has been jailed for 35 weeks. Blackburn magistrates heard that Charlie Tegland had admitted a total of 10 offences, involving lead with a value of £1,000. And the chairman of the magistrates
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Kathleen Ferrier's legacy lives on
The legacy of Kathleen Ferrier includes developing some of the country’s finest young singers. The Kathleen Ferrier Award is arguably the most prestigious singing competition in the country with the final at the Wigmore Hall in London in October. Previous
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Society keep Kathleen Ferrier's memory alive
THE Kathleen Ferrier centenary this weekend will have a special poignancy for members of the society created to celebrate the life and work of East Lancashire’s most famous singing star. The Kathleen Ferrier Society was formed in 1993 to mark the 40th
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X Factor star: My debt to Kathleen Ferrier
FORMER X Factor runner-up Rhydian Roberts has revealed that winning a prestigious award named after Kathleen Ferrier set him on the road to stardom. Rhydian, who came second to Leon Jackson in the top-rated TV talent show in 2007, was presented with
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Pedal power to repair Darwen church
A BID to raise £2,500 to pay for roof repairs at St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen, was boosted by a bike ride along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Church warden Christopher Rugg, along with Tracey Robinson, cycled 129 miles, raising more than £800 in the
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VIDEO: Mayor’s pride as Darwen's Whitehall Hotel wins TV challenge
THE Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen has praised a Darwen hotel after it won a television competition. The Whitehall Hotel, managed by Neil and Tracy Bullows, won the week’s round of Channel 4’s Four In A Bed, in which four hotel owners stay in each
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Ribble Valley benefits cheats fined
TWO benefit cheats have been prosecuted in a joint effort by Ribble Valley Council and the Department for Work and Pensions. One of the claimants had received housing and council tax benefit of almost £12,000, as well as almost £28,000 in additional
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GALLERY: Nelson soldier killed in Afghanistan is laid to rest
MOURNERS bade farewell to a Nelson hero described as ‘the epitome of a modern soldier and the definition of a true gentleman’. Lance Corporal Michael Foley 25, died while guarding his comrades when a renegade Afghan soldier opened fire at the entrance
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Hyndburn residents win back tax by recycling
HYNDBURN residents are being reminded of the borough’s Cashback Challenge. The council wants homeowners to increase recycling levels by 200 tonnes between April and September and then another 200 tonnes from October to March 31. Residents who take
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Blackburn singing sensation Charlotte O’Connor back home writing new album
A BLACKBURN singing sensation is taking time out from her busy gig diary to focus on writing a new album. Charlotte O’Connor, who lives in Meins Road, is back home after a tour last year and is composing material for a new EP. She has
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Hyndburn residents can get help to plan Queen’s Diamond Jubilee party
HYNDBURN residents are being urged to join in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations by holding street parties. Coun Ciaran Wells, who is leading the preparations for Hyndburn’'s Summer of Celebration said: “This summer is going to be massive for
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St George’s Day bank holiday call
A CALL for St George’s Day to be declared a bank holiday has been made by local UKIP MEP Paul Nuttall. “Every year a big fuss is made about St Patrick’s Day and it would be fantastic if as much fuss was made about the patron saint of England. Like
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Son's Three Towers Trek in memory of Blackburn dad
TWO hundred people will take part in a Three Towers Trek, leaving from Darwen Tower next month. The 34-mile sponsored walk is in memory of Blackburn builder Anthony Ainsworth, who spent 20 years looking for the last moors murder victim, Keith Bennett
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Personal items marked to thwart Burnley thieves
MORE than 125 people had their property security marked as part of a crime prevention drive in Burnley. Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team were on hand at St Peter’s Sport and Health Centre to speak to members of the public about the
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Haslingden ‘career’ criminal is sent to jail
A 39-YEAR-old “career burglar” has been jailed for 18 weeks after owning up to a series of offences. Blackburn magistrates heard that Peter Roy Everall had been approached by police while he was serving a prison sentence as part of an operation codenamed
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Rossendale and Darwen MP Jake Berry’s anger at increasing cost of fuel
AN East Lancashire MP has hit out at the rising cost of fuel and particularly the price in rural areas during a House of Commons debate on countryside communities. Rossendale and Darwen MP Jake Berry responded to comments from Sheryll Murray, MP for
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Burnley traders’ fury as road stays shut a month after blaze
TRADERS on a Burnley street that has been closed for a month because of a fire said their businesses are being affected. A huge fire ravaged a block of flats on the corner of Plumbe Street and Temple Street on March 21. The block of flats are not
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Refusal of Whitebirk retail park extension welcomed by traders
THE owners of The Mall, Blackburn, have welcomed the decision not to allow an extension to Whitebirk retail park. Hyndburn Borough Council planning committee threw out the plans by Peel Holdings for a £16million food and retail area at the site, on
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Four-day break for East Lancashire workers for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
THE majority of workers in East Lancashire are being given the option of enjoying the four-day bank holiday in June. With June 5 being declared an additional bank holiday, in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, tens of thousands of workers from
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Dressings to dresses! Blackburn sandwich shop turns into clothes shop
A SANDWICH shop has been transformed into a high-end dress agency, after the council decided to reverse the direction of the road outside. Sisters-in-law Carol Kenyon, 59, and Brenda Buck, 58, ran Simply Snacks from 46 King Street, Blackburn
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Lesson in balancing budgets
CHILDREN in Blackburn learnt how to balance their budgets with the help of Barclays Bank and Trading Standards. They took part in Barclays Money Skills workshops to develop their financial and banking skills. The youngsters learnt about budgeting
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Scooter ‘chariots’ for girls
LET’S go back 64 years to the class of ’48 at St James’ School, in Altham. There were just 26 infants and juniors in the school, who were taught in two classes. As a close-knit rural community, there were a number of brothers and sisters among the
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Book on Darwen town reprinted 120 years after its original
IN 1843, a fearful storm caused a torrent of water to cascade down from Darwen’s surrounding moorland into the town centre, drowning 12 people. Two decades later, the Over Darwen Industrial Co-operative Society was established, with a central stores
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Scooter ‘chariots’ for girls
SIXTEEN girls rode side saddle on scooters around a Blackburn ballroom to the applause of hundreds of dancers. They were competing in the ‘Wonder Set’ Roman holiday contest, at the Locarno ballroom. The scooters, driven by members of Blackburn Scooter
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Queues to see ‘Vic’ theatre bow out
IT’S been almost six decades since the final curtain fell at the Burnley ‘Vic’. The Victoria Theatre, which had played a major role in entertaining audiences for more than 70 years, saw its last performance in 1955. And that day, there had been
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Accrington teen arsonist sent to young offenders institution
A TEENAGER who torched a family home in the early hours as a mother and her two children slept in their beds, has been locked up for four years. Dominic Kidger, now 19, who had taken drink and drugs, did not know his victims and claimed he had been
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LETTER: Sunday is just another day
I WAS interested in the question (LT, April 11) about the number of people who go to church nowadays and why the numbers are going down. I think the main reason is that Sundays these days are like any other day. The shops are open and there is more
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LETTER: Recycling efforts always frustrated
Hyndburn Council's recycling challenge (L.T. April 12) makes me despair! I have asked the council’s recycling department on several occasions for a green wheelie bin so that I can recycle my garden waste, but each time have been refused one.
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LETTER: Wrangle over hospital £9m
My walkout at the last full council meeting in Burnley was as a protest at the flagrant misrepresentation of what the £9m of investment for Burnley General Hospital urgent care centre actually means. It is just a rebuild of the centre and outpatients
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COMMENT: Teach them right from wrong
ANY man or woman who lives through two world wars to reach the grand old age of 102 deserves to be treated by everyone with the utmost dignity and respect. In many societies of the world, that would not need to be said – it would be instinctive.
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Media kit bought by crime fighters for Burnley children
A PROMINENT Neighbourhood Watch group has been given Government funding to buy media equipment to be used by local youngsters. The video and computer equipment has already been used by 16 children in the Brunshaw area of Burnley. They are making
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Homes on Jimmy Nelson playing fields plan is rejected by Pendle Council
PLANS for a new housing estate on the site of the former Jimmy Nelson playing fields have been thrown out by councillors. The £10million scheme for 106 new homes on the Nelson site was rejected by councillors because of concerns over the lack of a
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What's on: Darwen Live full line-up
THE full line-up of bands and the times they will perform on the main stage at this year’s Darwen Live has been announced. The annual music festival returns to its two-day format this year, and will run on Sunday and Monday, June 3 and 4. Headlining
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Darwen rubbish dumper facing £945 bill
DUMPING rubbish in a back alley has cost a Darwen woman almost £1,000. Fateema Dhorat, of Gordon Street, ignored a written warning and an initial fine of £60 after waste belonging to her was found dumped behind her home. She was fined £525 in her
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Review: Dancing on Ice tour 2012 @ Manchester Arena
SINCE the Dancing on Ice series finished, skating fans have been having withdrawal symptoms from the glitz and glamour that made Saturday nights in front of the TV worth staying in for. And the fun isn’t over yet, with the best DOI celebs from
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COLUMN: Enough is enough, show some respect
Green Lanes, Whitebirk Industrial estate, Mosley Street, St Wilfrid’s playing fields, Feniscliffe, Lower Eccleshill Road. Just some of the areas where so-called “travellers” have set up unauthorised camps in recent weeks – leading local residents (
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£375,000 for Burnley town centre revamp
BURNLEY Council is to invest £375,000 on improvements to the town centre over the next 12 months. The cash will be used to upgrade the pedestrianised area of the town. As well as making improvements to the pavements and streets, new lighting could
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Blackburn terrorist 'can be forgiven' by community leader
A WHISTLE-BLOWING Blackburn terrorist can be forgiven by the community after ‘learning his lesson’, a senior mosque leader said. Bomb plotter Saajid Badat had his 13-year sentence cut to 11 years after agreeing to give evidence at a US terror
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Burnley 102-year-old targeted by teenage yobs
A 102-year-old woman said teenage yobs are ‘making her life a misery’ by breaking into her garden and vandalising her property. The retired youth offender worker said the groups of boys and girls have left her ‘frightened, miserable and isolated’ in
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Blackburn MP Jack Straw is being sued over ‘rendition’ claim
A LIBYAN military commander is taking legal action against Blackburn MP Jack Straw following allegations the former foreign secretary personally permitted his illegal rendition. Lawyers representing Abdel Hakim Belhadj confirmed legal papers
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Bone Appetit! Foulridge cafe launches canine cuisine menu for dogs
A CAFE popular with walkers has launched a new menu – just for dogs. Cafe Cargo, in Foulridge, is proving a big hit with the canine community since it launched its new menu just before Easter. The cafe, situated on the canal, now offers 14 different
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Clarets mural on the move
A MURAL which allows Clarets fans to 'sit' with Burnley boss Eddie Howe and his squad is on the move. Large white boards have been placed over the 11-foot high team photo, which has a seat so it looks like fans are in the team, outside the Clarets
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Lancashire residents urged to enter photography competition
LANCASHIRE residents are urged to join the search for the best photograph of the British landscape and rail network. Entries are now open for the Take A View - Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards 2012, which has been sponsored by Network Rail
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Man found dead in his Burnley home named
A MAN found dead in his Burnley home after concerned friends raised the alarm has been named. Neil Blackmore was found by police after they forced their way into his Harold Street home , shortly after 2pm on Tuesday. Neighbours who describe the
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Lancashire passengers shocked as wheel falls off their bus
TWENTY passengers had a shock when a wheel fell off the bus they were travelling on. The Lancashire United 152 service was travelling from Preston to Burnley, at around 2.30pm on Tuesday, when one of the back wheels came off the bus. The bus, which
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Blackburn-based firm Promethean sees revenues drop
THE challenging US market has hit an East Lancashire technology firm after revenues dropped 40 per cent there. In an interim management statement for the three months to March 31 2012, Blackburn-based interactive whiteboard manufacturer Promethean
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Black bees are buzzing again in East Lancashire
NATIVE black honey bees, previously thought to be almost extinct in the UK, have been found in Lancashire. A study, funded by the Co-operative, has found that the species, which was believed to only exist in remote northern and western areas of the country
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Two arrested in Lancashire over illegal payments to police
A man and woman have been arrested in Lancashire as part of the investigation into illegal payments made to police and public officials by journalists. A former member of the armed forces was among those held after arrests were made in Kent and Lancashire
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Nelson £3.5m school agreed at last
A £3.5 MILLION school in Nelson has been given the green light after a three-year planning battle. County councillors approved the plans for the new Whitefield Primary School at a meeting yesterday. Heritage groups including English Heritage and
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Jeska hails ‘fantastic’ record win at Coledale
TODMORDEN Harrier star Lauren Jeska admits it was ‘fantastic’ to smash the Coledale Horseshoe nine-miler as she lay down a strong marker for this year’s British Fell Championship. The 37-year-old defending English champion, originally from
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Greenwood shatters 3,000m record
READ teenager Elizabeth Greenwood continued her remarkable progress on the long-distance stage by stealing the show at the opening fixture of the Mid Lancs Track and Field Series in Blackpool on Satuday. The 13-year-old Blackburn Harrier a current English
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Athletics what's on guide - April 19
* The organisers of the Rossendale Triathlon – with the assistance from Rossendale Triathlon Club – are hosting the Stonyhurst Sprint Triathlon on Sunday at Stonyhurst College. The race consists of a 400m swim at Stonyhurst Sports Club, followed by a
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Motorsport in brief - April 19
Motorsport in brief RALLY: THE Lancashire Automobile Club’s St George’s Day Rally will take place on Sunday – but the finish will no longer be at Mitton Hall. The event starts from the Whalley venue, with the first car leaving at 11am, but the new
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Fish sets new PB at Rotterdam Marathon
IN-form Blackburn Harrier Ben Fish set a personal best in the Rotterdam Marathon as he finished Britain’s top runner on Sunday. Fish, who turns 30 next month, led the way for the UK when clocking two hours, 19 minutes and 22 seconds, coming 31st overall
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Morgan’s comeback
RIBCHESTER’S Adam Morgan put a nightmare start to life in the British Touring Car Championship behind him as he secured his first two race finishes of the season at Donington on Sunday. Morgan suffered two crashes on the opening weekend of the season
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Entwistle in action at Jubilee
FRESH from his first win in the Orangebox Mini, Steve Entwistle is out to make it two in a row on this weekend’s Ilkley Jubilee Rally. But the Rishton driver, who won the Northumberland Borders road rally last month, will have his work cut out with the
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Young drivers challenge veterans
YOUTHFUL duo Hazel Johnson and Dale Davies fared well against veterans of the sport at the Dennis Wells Memorial Trials in north Wales on Sunday. While Johnson, 20, and Davies, 17, have only 37 years between them, they faced experienced drivers such
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First podium for Burnley’s FPW
BURNLEY team FPW Racing secured their first ever podium in the Motostar British Championship on Sunday. The team are in their second season in the championship, which is a support series to the British Superbike Championship, and new rider Luke Hedger
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Blackburn must fight for the Great Escape, says ex-Rovers ace Gayle
HOWARD Gayle has urged Blackburn Rovers to keep fighting for Premier League safety until the end after insisting belief is the key to pulling off the ‘Great Escape’. The former Rovers striker is adamant Steve Kean’s men can still salvage
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Howe must wait on his summer budget
EDDIE Howe is looking for strength in numbers next season, but admits he does not yet know how big his transfer budget will be in the summer. The Clarets boss was able to make Keith Treacy his first purchase only after Chris Eagles and Tyrone Mears joined
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In-form Cox is winner at Clarion promotion
In almost a carbon copy of last weekend over the 10 mile course at Garstang Darwen’s on-form Ian Cox was again winner and again leading his North Lancashire Road Club to the team award. Cox was fastest of the 90 entries in the Bolton Clarion promotion
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County Championship: Lancashire aiming to bounce back
DEFENDING county champions Lancashire will hope to bounce back from a 10-wicket thumping at the hands of Sussex in their opening fixture when they start their second game of the campaign at home to Warwickshire today. The match will take place at Aigburth
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Blackburn Rovers column: Despite everything, we can’t give up hope
EVEN the most rose-tinted of Blackburn Rovers’ fans would have to admit things don’t look good with regards to the club’s Premier League future. Steve Kean’s men have just lost five games on the bounce, three of which have been in dire circumstances,
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Clarets Column: Royals ascent can be inspiration to Howe’s young side
“I COULDN’T see too much good in losing that play-off final at Wembley last year, but perhaps this is meant to be.” Only now, after winning promotion back to the Premier League, can Reading manager Brian McDermott make sense of missing out
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Businesses suffering on fire-hit Burnley street
TRADERS on a street that has been closed for a month because of a fire said their businesses are being affected. A huge fire ravaged a block of flats on the corner of Plumbe Street and Temple Street on March 21. The block of flats are not considered
