THRILLED villagers were preparing to return to normal life after a public inquiry put an end to Sunday markets.

Gisburn residents suffered "serious disturbances and inconvenience" as a result of Sunday markets, said inquiry inspector Steven Fox. He threw out an appeal against an enforcement notice by Ribble Valley Council.

Borough councillor Catherine Hooper said: "We are delighted."

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