A CHEST infection 'epidemic' among babies and young children was sweeping through East Lancashire. It forced Burnley General Hospital to turn away children due to have routine operations and use the surgical ward beds for youngsters requiring emergency treatment for bronchiolitis.
The Government launched a drive to replace Community Charge with the new Council Tax in time for the new tax year.
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