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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.
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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.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Woman in 80s injured in crash
• Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Private hire function hall plans for former Express Gifts premises
PART of the former Express Gifts premises in Church could be repurposed as a private hire function hall.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Neighbour says Reds' problems are 'all their own fault'
A RESIDENT who lives near Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium has said the club’s financial problems which led it to shut its academy are ‘all their own fault!
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Unsung war heroes to finally be remembered
A MEMORIAL will be set up dedicated to those who served in the RAF's Photographic Reconnaissance Units, including heroes from Hyndburn.
3 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Craft ale bar wins approval for expansion
A THRIVING craft ale bar and restaurant has ben given the green light to go ahead with a £150,000 expansion into the derelict shop next door.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Fears over wild rabbit virus risk
I have read about a disease wiping out wild rabbits in the countryside where I live. Do you have any more information? Does it pose a risk to my pair of three-year-old indoor rabbits?
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Stanley chief executive: Financial position is grim
THE chief executive of Accrington Stanley which last week closed its academy for aspiring young players has said its financial position is 'grim!
2 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
MP calls for Reform UK to suspend new councillor
A LABOUR MP has called for Reform UK to suspend one of its new Lancashire County Councillors over a social media post on illegal immigration featuring Hitler and the Nazi high command.
3 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
Know your rights around private parking charges
Private parking tickets are back in the news at the moment.
2 min |
May 16, 2025
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Nursing home residents enjoy VE Day celebration
RESIDENTS at a nursing home enjoyed a VE Day afternoon tea.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
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Tributes to departing skipper Seamus
CAPTAIN Seamus Conneely will leave Accrington Stanley this summer upon the expiry of his current contract after more than ten years at the cluib.
3 min |
May 16, 2025
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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).
2 min |
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.
1 min |
May 16, 2025
Accrington Observer
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.
1 min |
May 09, 2025
Accrington Observer
WEED WOES
IT'S TIME TO SHOW THE DOOR TO THOSE UNINVITED SPRING GARDEN GUESTS
2 min |
May 09, 2025
Accrington Observer
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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