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Accrington Observer
County council apologise after man told his parking bay is 'loading only'
LANCASHIRE County Council has apologised to an Accrington householder after its staff mistakenly told him they were to restrict parking outside his home to loading only.
2 min |
November 21, 2025
Accrington Observer
Thug broke into man's home and brutally attacked him with knives
A THUG broke into a bedbound man's home and brutally attacked him with knives and a frying pan.
2 min |
November 21, 2025
Accrington Observer
Man caught with drugs locked up
A MAN has been jailed after attempting to hide drugs and cash during a police search.
1 min |
November 21, 2025
Accrington Observer
Find a way to keep care homes open, council told
L ANCASHIRE County Council should commit to exploring how - rather than whether - it can continue to operate 10 elderly care homes and day centres which have seen a question mark placed over their futures.
5 min |
November 21, 2025
Accrington Observer
Quality of care will ‘help decide which homes stay open’
THE quality of the care provided by 10 residential homes and day centres whose futures have been thrown into doubt will be a factor in determining whether or not they remain open, it has emerged.
5 min |
November 14, 2025
Accrington Observer
Firm shows its gin craft
A BRAND-NEW craft gin has been unveiled to accompany the debut instalment of a Gothic thriller series and the first novel, The Silence We Hide.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
Accrington Observer
Disabled supporters impact hailed
ACCRINGTON Stanley Football Club is celebrating the positive impact of their dedicated supporters’ group designed to make match days more enjoyable and accessible for everyone.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
Accrington Observer
Stanley to pay tribute to our brave armed forces
ACCRINGTON Stanley will pay tribute to the nation’s Armed Forces and emergency services with a special gesture of appreciation at their home fixture against Bristol Rovers.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
Accrington Observer
Consultation on 'once in a generation opportunity'
A CONSULTATION has been launched on how a £20 million government grant to regenerate a town should be spent.
2 min |
November 07, 2025
Accrington Observer
Children’s home bid for town property
ANOTHER family house in a town has been earmarked to be turned into a small children’s care home.
2 min |
November 07, 2025
Accrington Observer
Dealers jailed for prison drone drug drops
A PAIR of drug dealers have been jailed after a drug smuggling operation was brought down on the M6.
2 min |
November 07, 2025
Accrington Observer
£8bn fighter jet deal secures 6,000 jobs at factories
BAE Systems Lancashire military aircraft factories received a major boost with an £8billion deal to supply 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey.
2 min |
November 07, 2025
Accrington Observer
Revealed - first image of mural tribute to Stanley
THE first image of a giant mural to celebrate Accrington Stanley football has been revealed.
1 min |
October 31, 2025
Accrington Observer
New bus stop would drive us away from our homes
Pensioners claim plans would cut parking spaces
3 min |
October 31, 2025
Accrington Observer
Prison still struggling after pandemic
A PRISON boss has said his jail is “still struggling” to recover following the covid pandemic.
2 min |
October 31, 2025
Accrington Observer
Car drove wrong way before fatal smash
A MAN has died after a motorway crash saw a car drive the wrong way.
2 min |
October 31, 2025
Accrington Observer
Public urged to have say on care home review plan
Concerns consultation could result in centre closures
2 min |
October 24, 2025
Accrington Observer
Lifetime award for 'determined' Sue
THE co-founder of an Accrington charity has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Best Business Women Awards 2025.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
Accrington Observer
Council tightens up anti-fraud policy
HYNDBURN Council has tightened up its procedures to prevent fraud.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
Accrington Observer
Group for women to help build confidence
A FREE two-part project for women with learning disabilities will start next month.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
Accrington Observer
Elf and happiness at festive Mills
A SHOPPING village has transformed into a winter wonderland ready for the festive season and are on the lookout for people to join the fun as Christmas Elves in this year’s Santa's Grotto.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
Accrington Observer
Historic home inspires author's gothic thriller
A decade in the making, ex-Army reservist launches first in tales of family secrets across centuries
2 min |
October 17, 2025
Accrington Observer
Josh is Stanley's new ambassador
ACCRINGTON Stanley player Josh Woods has been named as the club's new Champions Ambassador.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
Accrington Observer
Husband fulfils Pennine pledge in Julie's memory
A MAN who promised he would embark on a challenge in memory of his beloved wife from Accrington three years ago has now completed the journey.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
Accrington Observer
Theatre group on Road to recovery
A THEATRE group has announced its upcoming production of Jim Cartwright’s award-winning play, Road.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
Accrington Observer
The speed camera that's no more after sign scandal
MORE than two decades after a controversial Hyndburn speed camera caused outrage amongst motorists, the story behind its removal remains at the forefront of locals' minds.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
Accrington Observer
Students explore potential pathways
YEAR 11 students explored the pathways open to them after school at #AmazingAccrington’s annual Futures Event and Education Summit.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
Accrington Observer
Two schools in frame for awards
THE Educate Awards has announced two schools from Accrington have made this year's shortlist.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
Accrington Observer
Mayor sacked by Tories as candidate in shock move
THE Mayor has been sacked as a candidate for next year’s local council elections by the Conservatives.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
Accrington Observer
10,000 Accy Stanley shirts given away
ACCRINGTON Stanley have handed out more than 10,000 free replica shirts to children following its ninth annual Big Shirt Giveaway.
2 min |