PRODUCTION work was back to normal at Crown Wallcoverings in Darwen after hundreds of workers walked out on strike.

The day-long strike came after a disagreement over absenteeism, and workers and management talked late into the night to reach a settlement.

Managing director Neil Sharrock said the walk-out came after an incident with one worker.

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