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Accrington Observer
Free workshops to encourage entrepreneurs
A SERIES of free workshops will be running this autumn to support people with ambitions to start their own business in Hyndburn.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
Accrington Observer
Thousands gather for soapbox challenge
THE Amazing Accrington Soapbox Challenge saw 12,000 spectators gathered in the town centre to watch nearly 30 fearless entrants take on the 170-metre track - with the fastest times ever recorded.
2 min |
August 29, 2025
Accrington Observer
Students chip in with bus project
APPRENTICESHIP students from North Lancs Training Group (NLTG) and businesses have played a key role in breathing new life into a rare piece of local and national history through their work on the exciting Heritage Bus Project, led by the Accrington Heritage Trust.
2 min |
August 29, 2025
Accrington Observer
Jailed sex abuse head was seen as 'safety expert'
Assaulted three girls at school he ran
1 min |
August 15, 2025
Accrington Observer
Tributes to newsagent Geoffrey
Popular 85-year-old ran shop for 31 years
1 min |
August 08, 2025
Accrington Observer
Former stadium announcer jailed for abusing girl
Paedophile made threats to the 11-year-old to keep quiet
1 min |
August 01, 2025
Accrington Observer
Access road refusal likely
BY BILL JACOBSLocal Democracy Reporting Service
2 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Council responds to M&S proposal
HYNDBURN Council has responded to a new legal application concerning Tesco and Blackburn with Darwen Council’s additional bid to throw a legal spanner in the works of a new £10.1million Marks and Spencer food hall on the Issa brothers’ Frontier Park.
3 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Tunstall pens first pro deal at Stanley
STANLEY have announced that midfielder Finlay Tunstall has signed his first professional contract with the club.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Police set for summer blitz on shoplifters and thugs
SHOPPERS and businesses will see increased police patrols and 'targeted action' in town centre crime this summer, as the Home Secretary launches a major blitz to deliver safer high streets.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Concern for homeless woman
A HOMELESS woman living in a tent at a recreation ground has been taken to her family after an outpouring of concern on social media.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Enfield maintain the pressure on leaders
JW LEES LANCASHIRE LEAGUE CRICKET
2 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Doherty comes to the rescue
Jimmy Doherty's Big Bear Rescue (Sunday, Channel 4, 8pm) was shot over the course of a year, and in last week's opening programme, we followed Jimmy as he embarked on a mission to save two polar bears whose home, Orsa Predator Park in Sweden, was closing down.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Gran died after taking painkillers for back injury
A MUCH-LOVED mum and devoted grandma died after taking painkillers to treat a broken back.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
I gave my kids advice on football... they said 'what do you know?
The ex-England star tells LISA SALMON he's hoping his children will listen when it comes to career options
3 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Duo's marathon bike challenge raises £2,000 for Brave4Bob
A WOMAN and her friends have raised more than £2,000 for charity after doing a gruelling challenge of cycling more than 215 miles in memory of a DJ.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Family is raising cash to help fight boy's rare illness
Caiden travels to Italy for vital treatment
2 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Hard to believe it’s been a year since election
IT’S hard to believe it’s already been a year since I was elected to serve Hyndburn and Haslingden as your MP. In the last year we've delivered real change.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Chris gets smart with his own hi-tech firm
A TECH savvy man with more than ten years experience in the industry has created his own telecommunications company.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
The dominant twin battle is all over bar the shouting
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS
2 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Praises of ‘ magic’ nursery
NURSERY where children feel ‘happy and secure’ and staff are ‘positive role models’ has received a glowing Ofsted report.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
'I'll have to live in tent' crime boss's wife tells judge after appeal fails
THE wife of crime boss Tommy ‘Hotdog’ Smith told a judge she would be forced to live in a tent as a judge granted a full closure order to evict her from their illegal scrapyard.
3 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Courts building set to become cafe and flats
A DILAPIDATED heritage-listed town centre building which once housed law courts and a police station is set to become offices, a cafe and 25 flats in a £2million plus redevelopment.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Dreamy DENIMS
JEAN SHORTS ARE A SUMMER STAPLE. EMMA JOHNSON PICKS OUT SOME FRESH CUTS
1 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Family tree group hosts monthly meetings
A GROUP that can help people discover their family tree from anywhere in the world are hosting monthly meetings.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Care home open day
A CARE home is opening their doors to the community for a relaxed afternoon of homemade cakes and sandwiches, a cup of tea and the chance to see what life is like inside the home.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Roll up for a Seaside Special
MARION MCMULLEN looks back at how the BBC brought some seaside and circus fun into UK homes 50 years ago
1 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Ex-Corrie star Vicky revels in new theatre role
FORMER Coronation Street star Vicky Entwistle from Accrington has expressed her joy at returning to theatre in a production in Blackpool called Living the Life of Riley.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
U-turn sees club legend back at Stanley
Conneely returns just two months after Reds release
2 min |
July 11, 2025
Accrington Observer
Goalkeeper Ollie on loan from Saints
GOALKEEPER Ollie Wright has joined Stanley from Southampton on a season-long loan.
2 min |