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Accrington Observer
Call for a focus on human rights in Kashmir
HYNDBURN community activist and former Conservative councillor Sajid Mahmood is calling for greater international attention to human rights and civil liberties concerns in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, highlighting the importance of freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, political participation, and democratic accountability.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
Accrington Observer
Sex predator who raped vulnerable women is jailed
“PREDATORY sexual offender” who targeted two vulnerable women after befriending them has been jailed for life.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
Accrington Observer
Aisha’s milestone success at firm
A TEENAGER from Accrington is on track to achieve her ambition of becoming a fully-qualified optometrist.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
Accrington Observer
Banned motorist stopped at sports centre
A DISQUALIFIED driver was arrested following a dramatic early-morning police chase that ended with a deployment of stingers outside an Accrington sports centre.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
Accrington Observer
Teenage driver had no full licence nor insurance
A TEENAGE driver was stopped by police after allegedly failing to pull over, only for officers to discover he was driving with a provisional licence and no insurance.
1 min |
June 19, 2026
Accrington Observer
Traitor Julie lands headline spot at Co-op congress
FRESH from winning a Laurence Olivier Award for her performance in Punch, actor and campaigner Julie Hesmondhalgh will be one of the headline speakers at Co-op Congress 2026 this month, ahead of her appearance in the next series of The Traitors.
3 min |
June 12, 2026
Accrington Observer
Free event to mark anniversary of weavers uprising
AN event is being held to honour the 200th anniversary of the Lancashire handloom weavers uprising, which first started at Whinney Hill in Accrington in 1826.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
Accrington Observer
Lottery cash enables Mills to reopen heritage centre and preserve its history
OSWALDTWISTLE Mills is delighted that a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will save and reopen its Heritage Centre, with the successful bid supported by Amazing Accrington.
2 min |
June 12, 2026
Accrington Observer
Crafty Fox entrepreneur tasked with leading revamped Market Hall
THE regeneration of Accrington town centre has taken another step forward with a well-known local restaurateur appointed to run the revamped Market Hall.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Accrington Observer
Works underway to restore ‘heartbeat of Oswaldtwistle’
MAJOR building works are finally underway to repair and restore the missing ‘heartbeat’ of Oswaldtwistle, three years after its primary cultural venue was forced to shut its doors.
2 min |
June 05, 2026
Accrington Observer
£50k cash boost for Bullough Park
THE 11 award-winning green spaces across Hyndburn borough may soon reach a round dozen, following a major cash injection from the council.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Accrington Observer
Police destroy cannabis farm after dramatic raid
POLICE have uncovered and destroyed a cannabis set-up at an Oswaldtwistle house following a dramatic early morning raid.
1 min |
June 05, 2026
Accrington Observer
Mum was diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy
Now she's fighting to see 'more tomorrows' with kids
2 min |
May 29, 2026
Accrington Observer
Major gas works to bring drivers months of misery
MOTORISTS and residents across Lancashire are set for months of disruption as part of a major £90 million programme to upgrade ageing gas pipes across the region.
2 min |
May 29, 2026
Accrington Observer
Arson suspect arrested after incident
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson following an incident in Accrington on Sunday morning.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
Accrington Observer
Butcher found dead at home - inquest
AN inquest has been opened after a butcher from Poland was found dead at his home in Accrington.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
Accrington Observer
Coley's is in zone for World Cup fun
ACCRINGTON Stanley’s Coley’s Sports Bar & Social Club is set to become the ultimate World Cup destination this summer, with fans invited to enjoy every moment of England’s group stage campaign in a vibrant fan zone atmosphere.
1 min |
May 22, 2026
Accrington Observer
Smith backs Burnham for MP bid
HYNDBURN MP Sarah Smith has backed her Labour bosses for allowing Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to stand in the forthcoming Makefield by-election.
2 min |
May 22, 2026
Accrington Observer
Vital summit on effects of social media
A SMARTPHONE and social media summit was to be held in Oswaldtwistle this week.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Accrington Observer
Police hunt for driver who fled after road crash
POLICE are hunting a driver who fled into a field after a crash in Great Harwood in which a car allegedly rammed another vehicle.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Accrington Observer
3am police chase after man seen ‘kicking off’
A MAN was arrested after police were called to a driver “kicking off” in Accrington.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Accrington Observer
Funeral details revealed for ‘beautiful soul’ killed in crash
‘BEAUTIFUL and adored’ teenager killed in a horror crash in Haslingden will be laid to rest later this month.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Accrington Observer
Car dumped as police find drugs
POLICE uncovered a large stash of suspected drugs after a driver sped off and ditched a car in an early-hours incident in East Lancashire.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Accrington Observer
Punk chef Scott excited to join food festival fun
AWARD-WINNING eaf chef, presenter and TV personality Scott Garthwaite will be bringing his signature energy, creativity and passion for inclusive cooking to this year's #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival on Saturday, June 6.
2 min |
May 08, 2026
Accrington Observer
MP raises issue of blocked drains
HYNDBURN Labour MP Sarah Smith has taken to social media to complain about Lancashire County Council’s clearing of drains and gullies.
2 min |
May 08, 2026
Accrington Observer
Jones hits out at 'toxic' opponents
GRAHAM
2 min |
May 01, 2026
Accrington Observer
Ex-MP accused in ‘bullying’ row
THE chair of Accrington Neighbourhoods Board has written a letter of complaint about the ‘bullying’ conduct of former Hyndburn MP Graham Jones.
3 min |
May 01, 2026
Accrington Observer
Food, glorious food festival back with a fresh flavour
EXCITEMENT is building for the 2026 #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival as the Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa has been unveiled as a main sponsor of the much-anticipated event, taking place in Accrington Town Centre on Saturday 6 June from 10am to 4pm.
2 min |
May 01, 2026
Accrington Observer
Inquest set for Gulf War hero
AN army bomb disposal expert who helped to liberate the British Embassy in Kuwait during the first Gulf War was found dead at his home in Whalley, an inquest opening heard.
1 min |
April 24, 2026
Accrington Observer
X-Factor star ‘terrified’ as she faced surgery for pain
DIANA Vickers has confessed she was “absolutely terrified” ahead of undergoing surgery last week to finally diagnose and treat a debilitating health condition that has plagued her for years.
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