TWO men have appeared at court accused of being drug dealers.

Mark McCloskey, aged 29, of Balmoral Road, Farnworth, is charged with possessing crack cocaine and heroin with intent to supply the drugs.

He pleaded not guilty to both charges.

Co-defendant Barry Bowen, aged 25, of Brandwood Avenue, Chorlton, is accused of possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply the drug and possession of cannabis. He did not indicate a plea to either charge.

Blackpool magistrates ordered the case be heard at Preston Crown Court. Neither defendant asked for bail and both were remanded in cusdoy to June 21 towards committal of the case to the higher court.