Last bastions of flat-cap life open up to women
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The Club and Institute Union, which controls more than 2,900 working men's clubs in the UK, is to propose the elimination of Clause 12e of its constitution, under which women are not entitled to associate membership. Fewer than 50 of the clubs still have a strict all-male membership policy.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Harrison's passions: from Hare Krishna to gardening
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Former Beatle George Harrison, who has died of cancer, had a wide range of beliefs, hobbies and interests. He was extremely interested in Hindu spiritualism, was a devoted gardener and supported the cause of freedom campaigners in Bangladesh.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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'He must eat a bloody great slice of humble pie.'
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The reactions of the residents of Hartlepool, England, to the resignation of Peter Mandelson, their MP, from the Cabinet are discussed. They are likely to expect him to prove his value to the town.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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