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Accrington Observer
It resembles Colditz, says objector to proposal for vulnerable women's home
A LARGE detached house is to become a supported home for six vulnerable women despite a nearby resident's fears that measures to protect neighbours' privacy could make it the equivalent of the infamous Colditz Second World War PoW camp.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Mum and three daughters 'left with almost nothing' after fleeing house blaze
A MOTHER and her three children who lost almost everything after they narrowly escaped the ordeal of a house fire will now face the devastating task of having to start over.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
CALIFORNIA SCHEMING...
WITH VIVID COLOURS AND BIG IMPACT, CALIFORNIAN LILAC IS A DREAM IN SPRING
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
'What about my kids' privacy?' ... but expansion approved
A CARE home for men with complex needs has been given permission to expand despite the owner of the next door property's concerns about the privacy of his poorly children.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Flypast is highlight of festival for D-Day
A FLYPAST by the iconic Douglas C47 Dakota has been confirmed for the highly-anticipated 2025 #AmazingAccrington Food Festival and D-Day Commemoration event.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Fish merchant slices up tips for students
A LONG-SERVING Accrington fish merchant has teamed up with a training provider to help inspire the next generation of young chefs.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Louis gets up close and personal
It's been a while since we saw a new project from Louis Theroux.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Award honours Carl's work in steering young people away from crime
A MAN has been recognised with an award for tackling anti-social behaviour, substance misuse, and criminal exploitation in Hyndburn by engaging young people through early intervention programmes.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Group receives £10k to promote town's heritage
A HERITAGE project group has been awarded £10,000 to promote and celebrate a town’s heritage.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Shake-up of county's councils prompts service delivery fears
Debate discusses number and impact of potential new authorities
4 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Disappointing start to season for Accrington
THE JW Lees Lancashire League cricket season started beneath blue skies on Easter Sunday, hopefully a sign of things to come this summer.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Club brings back weightloss programme
GREAT Harwood Rovers have launched a second X-Pert Free Weightloss programme for health and weight loss.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Shops village founder Peter looks back at fascinating history of mill
THE founder of a shopping village, the site of which will be celebrating its 200th anniversary, has shared his memories of the shop's growth.
3 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Go-ahead again for Frontier Park M&S food hall
THE contentious proposal for a £10.1million Marks and Spencer food hall on the Issa brothers' Frontier Park has been approved again after councillors rejected an alternative scheme to locate it on Blackburn's former Thwaites brewery site.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Anti-poverty app is a winner for Caitlin in Changemakers contest
A STUDENT has been named the Key Stage 5 winner of the National Century Changemakers Competition.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Veterans keep fit thanks to boxing club
A BOXING club has been helping veterans keep fit and foster friendships.
1 min |