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Accrington Observer
Husband's surprise gesture goes wrong
A HUSBAND tried to surprise his wife with a romantic gesture only to discover their hotel bed covered in CRISPS - after a miscommunication with staff.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
'Improvements' in planning department
THE leader of Hyndburn Council has praised its problem-plagued planning department for making 'significant improvements.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
It's exhilarating, a little bit dangerous and a heck of a lot of fun
AS THE FINAL INSTALMENT OF ETHAN HUNT'S EPIC STORY COMES TO CINEMAS, TOM CRUISE AND HIS CO-STARS TALK TO RACHAEL DAVIS ABOUT ALL THINGS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE
4 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
MP welcomes summit to boost trade with the EU
LABOUR MP for Hyndburn, Sarah Smith has welcomed a summit aimed to strengthen the UK’s relationship with the EU.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Bronze joy in Family Scheme for Stanley
ACCRINGTON Stanley have been rewarded for their commitment to making the club's matchday experience among the best in the Football League.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Have your say on future of historical hospital building
PEOPLE across Hyndburn are being encouraged to have their say on the future of Accrington Victoria Community Hospital.
3 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Council leader defends policy on public questions
JHE leader of the Conservative group on Hyndburn Council has repeated his accusation that its Labour administration is running the authority like a communist state despite a concession over the number of councillors needed to sign a motion for debate.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
A new start on an island of secrets
You may not instantly recognise her name, unless youre an avid reader of domestic thriller novels.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
'Nothing to suggest an assault' on Jay
JAY Slater suffered a ‘heavy fall from height’ and that the ‘devastating’ effects would have been ‘immediate’, the inquest was told.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
How to keep the peace if your child boomerangs back home
CAMILLA FOSTER GETS EXPERT ADVICE ON LIVING HARMONIOUSLY WITH COMEBACK KIDS
3 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Friends of Jay 'cannot be located'
THE inquest into the death of Jay Slater, who went missing in Tenerife, heard two friends with him before his disappearance “cannot be located”.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Playing fields will be back for 26/27 season, says boss
HYNDBURN Council's parks boss has pledged that an out of action sports ground will be back in use for the 2026/27 football season.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Uncovered: best positions to get a good night's sleep
SHUT-EYE: Studies have shown sleeping on your right side can improve sleep quality
2 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Josh installed as the new Mayor
IMMANUEL ward's councillor Josh Allen has been installed as the The Mayor of Hyndburn for 2025/26.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Pump track work to begin
WORKS to build a new pump track designed for cycling and wheeled sports activities will begin next month.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Work starts on £120k revamp of park play area
WORK has begun on the £120,000 refurbishment of the play area at Rhyddings Park in Oswaldtwistle.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
It's never too early to start saving up for Christmas...
As we are already more than a quarter of the way through the year, some may be thinking about saving for Christmas.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Stanley Women end season on high note
The prestigious friendly was the second time Stanley Women have faced The Isle of Man in the last three years
3 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
£140,000 lifeline offer to save Reds' academy
HYNDBURN Council is seeking to use emergency powers procedures to save Accrington Stanley's academy from closure.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
End of an era
Captain Conneely among Stanley's released contingent
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Brave mum who battled the odds has just days left
A MUM from Accrington was told she wouldn't have children, but defied doctors when she fell pregnant.
3 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Sacrifices honoured on anniversary of VE Day
PEOPLE gathered together for VE Day across the borough to remember wartime heroes.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Volunteers who fought in Spanish Civil War honoured
MEN who volunteered to fight fascism in the 1930s Spanish Civil War have been honoured in a new memorial.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Whalley pens new contract with Stanley
WINGER Shaun Whalley has signed a new one-year contract with Stanley.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Inquest opening hears teenage girl was found dead in the bath
A TEENAGE girl was found dead in the bath, an inquest opening heard.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Care worker jailed for sex abuse of woman
A CARE worker who was caught sexually abusing a woman with dementia has been jailed.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Fourth loss from four for Accrington
LANCASHIRE LEAGUE CRICKET
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Tributes paid to councillor and community champion
FORMER Hyndburn councillor Bill Goldsmith has died at the age of 80. He was a well-known figure and community campaigner in Oswaldtwistle, where he served as a councillor in St Oswalds and was also chair of the Hyndburn Constituency Labour Party.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Remember Monday hit the high note
00m bang-a-bang, Eurovision Song Contest Final 2025
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Incident leads to M65 delays
EMERGENCY services responded to a 'concern for welfare' incident on the M65 which left motorists facing hours of delays.
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