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Accrington Observer
Following in footsteps of a wartime hero
ADAM Hart's great-grandad Frank Griffiths died four years before he was born.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Enfield progression in Worsley Cup K/O
IT was a disappointing weekend for Bacup Cricket Club, exiting the Worsley Cup at the second round stage on Saturday and losing in the league on Sunday.
4 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Detectives plotted route co-ordinates from phone
DETECTIVES are used to looking at mobile phone data to find evidence of drug dealing or confessions of violence but when they were handed the iPhone belonging to Jay Slater their job was somewhat more complicated.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
'Boast about a £12k watch'
Unseen Jay Slater videos show teen bragging about snatching £12k watch while 'off his undies'
1 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Satisfaction guaranteed
MARION MCMULLEN DISCOVERS HOW A ROCK ANTHEM WAS BORN 60 YEARS AGO
3 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
MP presses Starmer over schools' SEND provision
HYNDBURN MP Sarah Smith has tackled the Prime Minister in Parliament on the lack of special educational needs provision in schools.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Jade puts best foot forward for cancer cash
A NURSERY worker is walking 100 miles this month to raise money for Breast Cancer Now.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
EFL status the top priority as Stanley Academy closes
ACCRINGTON Stanley bosses have assured supporters the club is committed to maintaining EFL status and improving on last season’s performance - despite the closure of the Reds’ successful Academy.
3 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Coroner delves into £10k watch strap claim
AN inquest has heard that Jay Slater sent a message about “selling” an expensive watch strap shortly before he went missing.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Crowds flock to fundraiser at showground
MORE than 3,000 people enjoyed entertainment, activities and food at a showground event.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Langho's cup win makes up for league blow
THE final of the Presidents Cup 2024/25 was held at Padiham FC on Saturday, May 10.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Permission sought for traveller site
A FAMILY of travellers have applied for backdated planning permission to regularise its use of land at Pendle View Farm in Burnley Road, Altham, as a traveller site.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Fire crews called to town’s post office
FIRE crews were called to an incident at Rishton Post Office.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Cat reunited with owner after going missing three years ago
A CAT that was missing for three years has been reunited with its owner just one day before his 10th birthday.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
20 vehicles seized as part of crackdown on abandoned cars
A TOTAL of 20 vehicles have been seized as part of a police operation into illegal vehicles.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Husband's surprise gesture goes wrong
A HUSBAND tried to surprise his wife with a romantic gesture only to discover their hotel bed covered in CRISPS - after a miscommunication with staff.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
'Improvements' in planning department
THE leader of Hyndburn Council has praised its problem-plagued planning department for making 'significant improvements.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
It's exhilarating, a little bit dangerous and a heck of a lot of fun
AS THE FINAL INSTALMENT OF ETHAN HUNT'S EPIC STORY COMES TO CINEMAS, TOM CRUISE AND HIS CO-STARS TALK TO RACHAEL DAVIS ABOUT ALL THINGS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE
4 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
MP welcomes summit to boost trade with the EU
LABOUR MP for Hyndburn, Sarah Smith has welcomed a summit aimed to strengthen the UK’s relationship with the EU.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Bronze joy in Family Scheme for Stanley
ACCRINGTON Stanley have been rewarded for their commitment to making the club's matchday experience among the best in the Football League.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Have your say on future of historical hospital building
PEOPLE across Hyndburn are being encouraged to have their say on the future of Accrington Victoria Community Hospital.
3 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Council leader defends policy on public questions
JHE leader of the Conservative group on Hyndburn Council has repeated his accusation that its Labour administration is running the authority like a communist state despite a concession over the number of councillors needed to sign a motion for debate.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
A new start on an island of secrets
You may not instantly recognise her name, unless youre an avid reader of domestic thriller novels.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
'Nothing to suggest an assault' on Jay
JAY Slater suffered a ‘heavy fall from height’ and that the ‘devastating’ effects would have been ‘immediate’, the inquest was told.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
How to keep the peace if your child boomerangs back home
CAMILLA FOSTER GETS EXPERT ADVICE ON LIVING HARMONIOUSLY WITH COMEBACK KIDS
3 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Friends of Jay 'cannot be located'
THE inquest into the death of Jay Slater, who went missing in Tenerife, heard two friends with him before his disappearance “cannot be located”.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Playing fields will be back for 26/27 season, says boss
HYNDBURN Council's parks boss has pledged that an out of action sports ground will be back in use for the 2026/27 football season.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Uncovered: best positions to get a good night's sleep
SHUT-EYE: Studies have shown sleeping on your right side can improve sleep quality
2 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Josh installed as the new Mayor
IMMANUEL ward's councillor Josh Allen has been installed as the The Mayor of Hyndburn for 2025/26.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Pump track work to begin
WORKS to build a new pump track designed for cycling and wheeled sports activities will begin next month.
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