A NEWSAGENTS in Barrowford has received almost 400 signatures in the past week in their campaign to prevent a nearby supermarket from selling newspapers.

The owners of Park News, Julie MacAdam and partner Chris Riley, started the petition because they fear Booths’ proposal will force their business to close down.

The petition now has almost 1,700 signatures, up from 1,300 last week, despite being delivered to Pendle Council last week.

Miss MacAdam said: “Even though the end date has passed, people are still coming into the shop and asking if they can sign it.”

Booths will present their plans to Barrowford Parish Council tomorrow, with a final decision being made on the February 8.