Derek and Nora Durose

Nora Durose, aged 79, had lived in Waterloo Street almost all of her life. Derek joined her when they were married 39 years ago. Here, Derek talks to us about the pain of leaving their home, but is positive about the future now that they have been rehoused...
“I will be glad to go. It’s not a nice place to live... There’s no community left here any more. ”
Linda Coates, Middleport
“I want to see the residents of this area having a voice and RENEW to take account of their views. ”
Steven Pritchard, Cobridge

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