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Some time ago the Council were most miffed about an act of vandalism perpetrated on the war memorial in Oak Hill Park, first mentioned on these very pages. So much so that the Police were despatched to aprehend the vandal and give him a good dressing down. And quite right too!

Take a look now at the act of council sponsored vandalism pictured below. This is the borough's most beautiful war memorial situated in Gatty Park and visible to everyone who passes along Hyndburn Road. Bear in mind also that we are barely a month away from Rememberance Sunday.

What sort of signal does this send to the young, who know little enough of the sacrifices made during two long and bitterly fought wars? And what does it say about Hyndburn Borough Council, who allowed this to happen??