BRITISH Gas had confirmed rumours that it was to close its Accrington showroom. The decision to axe the Arndale Centre branch was made after bosses ordered a report into the viability of the shop. Six staff were being moved and another worker had accepted voluntary redundancy. The nearest gas showrooms to Accrington were at Blackburn and Burnley.

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