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Accrington Observer
Campaigners get the chance to buy closed-down pub
A COMMUNITY group that has been campaigning to save a pub has the chance to buy it after it was listed as an asset of community value (ACV).
1 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Board begins its work on reshaping neighbourhoods
THE newly established Hyndburn Neighbourhood Board has begun its work to shape how up to £20 million of government investment will be spent in Accrington over the next 10 years as part of the national Plan for Neighbourhoods programme.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Stop water bill increases from draining your cash
YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS CHAMPION
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Three schools in line for repairs
CRUCIAL repairs to three Hyndburn schools are set to take place thanks to a regional funding boost of more than £54m.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Man found dead at home had discharged himself from hospital
A MUCH-LOVED uncle from Great Harwood was found dead at home after discharging himself from hospital against medical advice.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
JOANNE WATKINSON
HOT IN THE CITY? HOW TO STYLE OUT SUMMER
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
The thankless existence of the stay-at-home dad
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Hundreds turn out to celebrate borough's best
MORE than 230 guests attended The Hyndburn Business Awards which celebrates the spirit of business success, innovation, hard-work, resilience and vision in the borough.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Hard-earned shot in EFL for Sinclair
NEW Accrington Stanley midfielder Isaac Sinclair has worked hard for an opportunity in the EFL - so he's eager to make the most of his shot at life in the Football League at the Wham Stadium.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Man faces burglary charges
A MAN has been charged over a spate of burglaries.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Plan to shut discount shop
HUNDREDS of jobs are at risk at Poundland after the retailer announced plans to shut 68 shops including in Accrington and two of its UK warehouses following its takeover by investment firm Gordon Brothers.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Reds add Sass and Sinclair to squad
JOHN Doolan’s preparations for the new League Two season have been boosted by the arrival of two promising talents from the non-league system - Isaac Sinclair and Freddie Sass.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
I want my kids to do sport but I'll never be a pushy parent
Olympian Dame Laura Kenny tells CAMILLA FOSTER about the “chaos” of motherhood and sport's important life lessons
3 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Centenary carnival is TON-derful spectacle
ACCRINGTON Carnival was back on the streets on Sunday celebrating its 100th anniversary.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
More dishes for you to try at home
Saturday night, a time for shiny floor series, medical dramas, music programmes and.... cooking? If you had to choose an odd-one-out, you would surely opt for the latter on that list; they tend to be midweek affairs, offering inspiration to home cooks who have grown sick of opening yet another tin of beans.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Council tax bills could reach £1,700 by 2030
COUNCIL tax in Hyndburn could rise more than £300 a year by 2030 if current trends continue.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
How to deal with your late loved one's debt
EXPERTS SHARE THE BEST WAYS TO HANDLE THEIR ESTATE. BY LARA OWEN
3 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Councillors approve £20,000 grant for energy firm's Solar Meadow Project
SENIOR councillors have authorised a £20,000 grant to allow work on a proposed £1.9million East Lancashire 'green energy' project to proceed.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Freddie's been eyeing up Reds
DEFENDER Freddie Sass admitted he'd been eyeing a potential move to Accrington Stanley long before signing his first EFL contract with the club this week.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Jailed: man who twice robbed elderly victim
A MAN from Accrington has been jailed for almost a decade after robbing an elderly man.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Embrace the power of visualisation
THIS 'NEUROLOGICAL TRAINING TECHNIQUE' IS SAID TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. SARA KEENAN FINDS OUT MORE
3 min |
June 27, 2025
Accrington Observer
Accrington fall foul of title challengers
ENFIELD maintained their pursuit of leaders Greenmount with a 64-run win against Accrington at Dill Hall Lane.
4 min |
June 20, 2025
Accrington Observer
Stanley all set for big fixture release event
ACCRINGTON Stanley is set to host a special fixture release event to mark the highly anticipated Sky Bet League Two fixture release on Thursday 26th June at the Wham Stadium.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
Accrington Observer
Networker Tracy set to branch out in the Capital
A YEAR after establishing Better Networking Hubs, marketeer Tracy Heatley has been approached by a franchisee wanting to launch in London.
2 min |
June 20, 2025
Accrington Observer
Road to be closed for resurfacing work
A ROAD will be shut to allow resurfacing works to take place.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
Accrington Observer
Students spruce up the veterans' centre
A TEAM of 10 King’s Trust students completed a 10-day community project to spruce up Veterans in Communities centre.
2 min |
June 20, 2025
Accrington Observer
The search goes on for Jay's missing friends
Still no new date for tragic teen’s inquest
3 min |
June 20, 2025
Accrington Observer
'I saw him walk off ... I maybe said if you need me'
AN investigator involved in the tragic Jay Slater case has revealed why the teenager left a property on his own.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
Accrington Observer
New guidance used to reject children’s homes
COUNCILLORS have used new planning guidance on small children’s homes for the first time to reject proposals to convert two family houses.
2 min |
June 20, 2025
Accrington Observer
Thousands paint town green with festival fun
MORE than 2,000 visitors flocked to a festival celebrating all things green and environmentally friendly.
1 min |