I SEE the A-board saga is still running strong in Blackburn. But I can't say I am for or against them because I think that to have to detour off the pavement because of the tables and chairs outside cafes and pubs is just as bad.

Then to top it all, a tent was set up on Northgate outside King George's Hall and a line of chairs - with people waiting for the tickets for the Daniel O'Donnel show.

Surely, to obstruct the public footpath in this way is illegal - especially next door to the police station.

Something is wrong somewhere. Would a group of young people be allowed to do this if they wanted tickets for a pop concert or football match? I think not.

M ROBINSON, Preston New Road, Blackburn.

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