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Accrington Observer
Community trio honoured
GREAT Harwood’s town crier, Hyndburn's former Labour MP and an ex-political leader of the borough were due to be honoured last night (Thursday).
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May 16, 2025
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Garden transformed in memory of pub landlord
A MEMORIAL bench has been placed in a tranquil community garden.
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May 16, 2025
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Grounds for success at the Wham
ACCRINGTON Stanley have won the Sky Bet League Two Grounds Team of the Season award for the 2024/25 campaign.
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May 09, 2025
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WEED WOES
IT'S TIME TO SHOW THE DOOR TO THOSE UNINVITED SPRING GARDEN GUESTS
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May 09, 2025
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Mountain biker scoops wheely great sponsorship extension
A MOUNTAIN biker has seen his sponsorship by a finance firm extended as he seeks international success.
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May 09, 2025
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Separate lives
Historian Margaret Sheridan, ees, tells how children generally weren't shipped that far away from their homes.
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May 09, 2025
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Reform sweep to victory in county council election
REFORM UK triumphed with a landslide victory in the Lancashire County Council elections and have taken overall control of the county council.
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May 09, 2025
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Pals on the march in video, 110 years on
THE Imperial War Museum has shared a video of a Pals Battalion march through their hometown almost 110 years ago.
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May 09, 2025
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JOANNE WATKINSON
HOW TO LOOK FINE AND DANDY THIS OR ANY SEASON
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May 09, 2025
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Henry's near miss just before the end
A WAR veteran whose ship was narrowly missed by a torpedo just days before VE Day says he is frightened, as he can see a world war erupting once again.
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May 09, 2025
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Major change at iconic photography studio
An iconic photography studio has announced a major change to the way it operates.
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May 09, 2025
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Mum died after taking nitrous oxide while she had a chest infection
A MOTHER died after inhaling laughing gas while she was suffering from a chest infection, a coroner has ruled.
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May 09, 2025
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'Hope is all we have, but we've got to think about spending as much time with her as we can'
Parents' anguish over second leukaemia diagnosis for child
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May 09, 2025
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Enfield capture Division One title
ENFIELD FC, who are based at Stanley Hub in Accrington, made club history earlier this month in clinched the Division One League Champions crown.
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May 09, 2025
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'Green' improvements at leisure centre thanks to £241k Sport England cash
UPGRADES will be made to Hyndburn Leisure Centre throughout this month to enhance the centre’s environmental performance.
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May 09, 2025
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Permission sought to demolish bungalow and build 8 homes
EIGHT new houses have been proposed for land off a township's main road.
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May 09, 2025
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Stanley announce Academy closure
Accrington Stanley has announced the closure of the club's Football Academy as part of cost-cutting measures.
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May 09, 2025
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Women to celebrate season's success with friendly fixture
ACCRINGTON Stanley Women return to the Wham Stadium this Saturday, as they take on the Isle of Man National Women's Team in a prestigious end-of-season friendly.
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May 09, 2025
Accrington Observer
Dodging the enemy... and celebrating victory
D-DAY hero Jack Mortimer chuckles as he remembers belting out Moonlight Becomes You in front of hundreds of people during VE Day celebrations overseas.
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May 09, 2025
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Motorists are warned of further road disruption
MOTORISTS are being warned to face further roadworks and traffic disruption over the next 12 months as gas pipelines across Lancashire are replaced including in Hyndburn.
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May 09, 2025
Accrington Observer
VE DAY CELEBRATIONS
THE UK will party like it's 1945 when the nation salutes our veterans by marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
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May 09, 2025
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How to choose the right cover for your holiday
WITHOUT THE RIGHT INSURANCE, YOUR TRIP COULD TURN INTO A COSTLY AFFAIR, SAYS CAMILLA FOSTER
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May 09, 2025
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Walkers' scenic strolls
A WALKING group has organised several scenic strolls for people to enjoy.
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May 09, 2025
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Bernard was one of first to know war in Europe was over
A BRAVE young man from Crewe had one hell of a secret to keep during the Second World War. It was no ordinary secret... but frontline codebreaker Bernard Morgan was no ordinary young man.
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May 09, 2025
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Derelict cinema building explored
For decades, a building in Accrington town centre has become a permanent eyesore.
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May 09, 2025
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Health and wellbeing event 'will bring people together'
A HEALTH event featuring a recipe book challenge, crazy golf and football sessions will be coming to Hyndburn Leisure Centre.
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May 09, 2025
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Six pairs of houses proposed for site
BY BILL JACOBS Local Democracy Reporting Service
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May 09, 2025
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Carl hits streets of capital in aid of cancer charity
A PROVISION manager of an Accrington-based training provider has raised more than £1,600 for a children’s cancer support charity.
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May 09, 2025
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Pals' charity hike
TWO friends will be hiking 30 miles continuously to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
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May 09, 2025
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Securing EFL spot is 'everything': JD
An emotional John Doolan said securing Accrington Stanley's EFL safety in his first full season in charge of the club meant 'everything' to him.
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