UNUSUAL items including autographs by pop idols Robbie Williams and David Bowie and even a cigarette packet signed by bad boy brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher are among the stock at a Rossendale's new Celebrity Gallery.

The shop, formerly Pride Records in Bank Street, Rawtenstall, has been transformed by owners Janice Percy and Alison Sharples after a record collector wiped out their stock of rare and classic vinyl.

The duo took the clearout as the perfect chance to move into celebrity memorabilia.

Among the opening items on the shelves of Celebrity Gallery are autographs by pop and rock stars including the former Take That star, as well as Eric Clapton, Tina Turner and Bono from Irish supergroup U2.

Butthe store also features modern art and contemporary scupltures including pop art portraits of the Beatles. Janice said: "Every piece we sell is unique and authentic. We search for original pieces from Europe and all over the world and have tried to keep prices relatively low.

"We wanted to provide people with a choice of original pieces."=