OSWALDTWISTLE Civic Society is the latest organisation to oppose proposed plans for an out-of-town retail and business park on the outskirts of Blackburn and Hyndburn.

The society joins local traders and Friends of the Earth to voice their concerns that such a scheme could kill off town centre trade and ruin the environment.

Society secretary Eric Roberts said: "We object on the grounds of its effect on shopping in Oswaldtwistle and Accrington.

"It will also have a detrimental effect on the environment and increase traffic, noise and pollution for Oswaldtwistle residents."

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