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Doncaster Council has come under fire for allowing a gay pride march but denying local war veterans permission to hold a Veterans’ Day parade.

Local councillors were involved in the gay pride march last weekend, but then told the Royal British Legion that a Veterans’ Day parade could not take place because of “lack of amenities”.

In a Veterans’ Day celebration last year, around 3000 ex-servicemen marched through the town.  However, this year one of the excuses put forward by the council was that there might be problems policing the event.

Another excuse was financial reasons. However, there doesn’t seem to have been a financial problem with ramming homosexuality down everyones throat!

Read more on the story here.

Filed under: Yorkshire by admin on August 21st, 2008
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A poll commissioned by the Centre for Social Cohesion has found that almost a third of “British” Muslim students think that killing in the name of religion is acceptable.

Also, almost half of those questioned wanted to see sharia law introduced in Britain and a third wanted a worldwide Islamic government.

However, Muslims have moaned about the findings, claiming them to be a “damning attack” on the Muslim community.

It is time that liberal woolly-minded do-gooders and their associates opened their eyes to the potential threat that these findings have exposed. No other religious group in the UK demands that their own rules replace our own, and no other has so many concessions and people bending over backwards to avoid causing them the slightest offence.

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Filed under: National News by regionalnews on July 28th, 2008
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by VOC News Editor Louise Scott

The Tinsley Twins taken on my mobile phone on my way to work

E-on, the German-based energy company, is to demolish the famous cooling towers in Tinsley, Sheffield.

The towers, at Blackburn Meadows, are 250 feet high and stand close to the M1, offering a prominent landmark to those travelling to and from the north of England. They serve as a reminder of the region’s proud industrial past which, like every other area of great British industry, has long since been destroyed by the anti-British traitors who control our country.

The towers will be demolished to make way for regeneration in the area, and it is said that their replacement will include a chimney which is even higher than the two iconic towers. A biomass power station is planned for the site.

The power plant which the towers had been part of was demolished in the 1980s, leaving only two of the eight cooling towers standing.

The decision to demolish the towers caused mixed opinions in Sheffield, with many people glad to see them go, and many others launching a campaign, including an online petition attracting more than 4000 signatures, to keep the Tinsley Twins. Ultimately this campaign was to fail.

Having worked in the area recently, I would see the towers on my way to and from work, and they were a great navigational landmark. It is a shame to see the end of something which many, myself included, believe should be preserved as a monument to British engineering, industry and as a tribute to everything which once made this country great but has been eroded away and destroyed by the pro-EU, anti-British traitors who now sit in Westminster and claim over-inflated salaries for doing nothing.

See more pictures of the Tinsley towers here.

Filed under: Yorkshire by regionalnews on July 21st, 2008
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MPs have called for the extradition of Abu Hamza to be halted on human rights grounds.

Hamza is due to be extradited to the US to face charges of terrorism. Another, Babar Ahmad, is accused of raising money for the Taliban.

However, the CIA has admitted that it “tortures” terror suspects, and this is the reason for the attempt to halt extraditions to the US. The CIA admitted waterboarding three terror detainees, and the UK ministers say this amounts to torture. The UK has signed up to a UN convention banning the return of individuals to countries where they face risk of torture.

It is time that those who run this country put the rights of law abiding citizens first. We should have the right to travel on public transport without the risk of being blown up in the name of religion. Those who support, carry out and condone terrorism should be stripped of all rights instead of being given more protection than the rest of us.

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Filed under: National News by regionalnews on July 20th, 2008
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Brown - the latest in a long line of traitors stretching back to Edward Heath

Gordon Brown, the latest in a long line of government traitors, has ratified the controversial Lisbon treaty in a secret ceremony earlier this week.

The instrument of ratification was signed by the Queen, who was obliged to do so as Brown had signed the treaty, she was obliged to do the same. The treaty document was then put into a sealed bag and delivered to the Italian foreign ministry in Rome.

Brown now faces widespread revolt and the possibility of legal action after he forced the treaty into law without holding the referendum which had been promised.

How long before Ireland is forced to hold another referendum, this time ensuring that the “correct” answer is returned?

This traitorous, shambolic, spineless excuse for a British government should be voted out at the next election and replaced by those who truly have the best interests of this country at heart.

Filed under: National News by regionalnews on July 18th, 2008
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As people remember the 52 innocent London commuters who were  murdered three years ago by  Islamic terrorists, the police have announced yet another concession to  Muslims - that police dogs will be fitted with bootees when they enter Muslim homes. This is to avoid causing offence as Muslims regard dogs as unclean.

The bootees are already used when dogs enter mosques, and dogs would only be used to search Muslim homes in exceptional circumstances. Only last week Muslims were moaning about being searched by sniffer dogs at railway stations.

Muslims should realise that many people find aspects of their beliefs offensive - such as the ritual slaughter of animals - will this be banned to suit the wishes of the indigenous people of the UK? No, of course not.

Filed under: National News by regionalnews on July 7th, 2008
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Not content with moaning about washing their hands in hospitals, the flavouring on crisps and numerous other things, Muslims have now decided to moan about the use of sniffer dogs.

The dogs used by police to detect explosives are regarded as “unclean” by the Muslims, and not content with complaining about that, they are also up in arms about the use of body scanners in the fight against terrorism.

The dogs may now not come into contact with Muslims in case their religion is offended, and instead they should only touch the luggage - a practice which meets with the approval of the Muslims.

This came to light after trials of security measures at stations after the 7th July terrorist attacks. Female Muslims objected to the use of the body scanner as they said it was “tantamount to being forced to strip”.

If they have nothing to hide then they should not object to security measures which are put in place in an attempt to prevent mass murder. People should remember the religion of those who carry out, or attempt to carry out, suicide attacks in the first place.

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Filed under: National News by regionalnews on June 27th, 2008
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The Victoria and Albert Museum opened to the public on 26th June 1909

On 26th June 1463, Richard, Duke of Gloucester began ruling England as Richard III. He had deposed his nephew Edward V. Edward and his brother Richard, Duke of York, were later killed in the Tower of London.

On 26th June 1830, King George III died. He was succeeded by his brother William VI.

On 26th June 1857, there was the first investiture ceremony for the Victoria Cross award. It took place in Hyde Park, where Queen Victoria presented 62 servicemen with the award.

On 26th June 1909, the Victoria and Albert Museum opened its doors to the public.

Filed under: Historic Anniversaries by regionalnews on June 26th, 2008
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White men face being discriminated against in the jobs market after “Equalities” Minister Harriet Harman unveiled a new bill which would allow favouring of women and ethnic minority candidates.

It is likely to mean that, in some cases, the best candidate for a job will be overlooked if they happen to be white and male, in favour of an ethnic minority or female candidate.

Officials claim the move is “positive action” and not discrimination (”positive action” is merely discrimination dressed up in a fancy term!)

Companies will also be required to publish details of pay levels in an attempt to address discrimination in salaries.

The bill will also, less controversially, act on ageism and discrimination against older people in the recepit of NHS treatment.

More here.

Filed under: National News by regionalnews on June 26th, 2008
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The head teacher of Kerr Mackie Primary in Roundhay, Leeds, was forced to apologise after he made comments about Muslims and bombs whilst defusing a playground argument between four Muslim pupils.

Jon Farley will now undergo “race equality training”, education chiefs have confirmed.

Mr Farley was told to “watch his words” after making the comments.

The family of the children concerned even complained to police, who investigated the matter. They recommended mediation, which the family have refused.

It’s amazing how police were able to respond to such a trivial matter, when one considers that they rarely respond to 999 emergency calls!

And will those Muslims who routinely say bad things against non-Muslims be forced to undergo “equality training”? Don’t hold your breath!

Filed under: Yorkshire by regionalnews on June 25th, 2008
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