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Hundreds of demonstrators turned out at a hastily arranged Pro-Palestine rally in Blackburn Town Centre tonight. The protesters called for the British Government to condemn the actions of the Israeli Defence Force and to highlight the human rights abuses taking place in country. The event was supported by the Lancashire Council of Mosques (LCM) and local volunteers who were only given permission to host the event earlier today. Crowds gathered on the steps of Blackburn Town Hall from 6pm. Speakers on the day included Kate Hollern MP, Councillor Mohammed Khan, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council and Chair of LCM Maulana Rafiq Sufi. Also speaking were pro-Palestinian activists and volunteers who have campaigned for many years to highlight the plight of the Palestinians.
Yvonne McGuire Tributes have been paid to Yvonne McGuire, who passed away on March 28 at 56. Yvonne was a daughter to the late John and Myra, a loving sister to David, Myra, John, Anne, Elaine, Tony, Peter and the late Linda and an adored auntie to all her nephews and nieces. Yvonne was born an raised in Blackburn, and attended St Bede’s RC High School. After completing her education she took a secretarial course at Blackburn College. She then did clerical work at Blackburn Town Hall for a year, as part of a Youth Training Scheme, before being employed as a clerical assistant at Blackburn Job Centre. She loved the job, and worked there until 2009.