Fownhope’s Heart of Oak Society traces its roots to the age of friendly societies, when communities provided their own safety net. Its anniversary celebrations reveal a tradition still very much alive, says MARK SEDDON
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FOUR years since the Grenfell disaster, that needless loss of the lives of 72 residents, yet we are no closer to accountability nor justice.
Phase two of the Grenfell Tower inquiry commenced in January 2020. It is now hearing Module three evidence for “Events in the lead-up to the fire.” The pandemic delayed panel sittings, then made them “virtual.”
Bereaved families, survivors and residents (BSRs) became armchair spectators, unable to look witnesses in the eye.
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