I THANK all the customers and local people who gave their overwhelming support for our aquatic store to stay open on Scaitcliffe Street, Accrington.

Public opinion was very strong against moving the business into the town centre and I think that I speak for most in saying common sense prevailed within Hyndburn's planning department.

GILES BARLOW (proprietor), Barlows Aquatic Trading, Scaitcliffe Street Accrington.

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