THE background to the building of a controversial mosque was explained as people of all faiths came together (July 12) This building is great for the local Asian community who wish to worship here and show their religion. Welcome multi-cultural society and differences, it's very good for the city. Sadly most of Stoke-on-Trent is narrow-minded, out of date in their "racist" Replica Watches views and this will go on to be a debate and point of conflict for a long time.

Chris (English white), Hanley - near building The building is an eyesore and should have never been built. Pounds 70,000 seems a very cheap price to pay for such prime land. Is it any wonder that our council is skint!

M Davies, Blythe Bridge Given the commercial and shopping developments planned for the north side of Hanley, how is a small plot in the wrong location suddenly prime? And why is it an eye- sore? Because it's different? Have you seen what else is down that road? The dilapidated terraces, or the shed of the council CCTV centre? Me, Boslem

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