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Accrington Observer
Rishton extend their winning start at GH
IN the Lancashire Cricket League JW Lees Division 2, Rishton made it two wins from two games as they enjoyed a 65-run win at Great Harwood.
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May 02, 2025
Accrington Observer
BORN TO BE WILDE
OSCAR WILDE FOUND HIMSELF IN COURT 130 YEARS AGO. MARION MCMULLEN LOOKS AT THE TUMULTUOUS LIFE OF THE WRITER AND WIT
3 min |
May 02, 2025
Accrington Observer
Traffic chaos as coach hits bridge
A COACH has hit a bridge in Accrington, causing travel disruption in the area.
1 min |
May 02, 2025
Accrington Observer
Plan ahead to avoid a holiday accommodation nightmare
YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS CHAMPION
2 min |
May 02, 2025
Accrington Observer
Man who performed sex act on disabled teen jailed
A MAN has been jailed for engaging in sexual activity with a teen with severe learning difficulties in a sauna.
1 min |
May 02, 2025
Accrington Observer
Borough ranked sixth in country for stalking cases
Hyndburn is ranked sixth highest nationally for the most cases of stalking
4 min |
May 02, 2025
Accrington Observer
Praised school 'has room for improvement'
AN academy has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for strengthening its curriculum but add there is still room for improvement as 'pupils do not achieve well enough'.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
Accrington Observer
Hour-long Bluey special at cinema
VUE Accrington will screen an hour-long treat of a popular kids TV show.
1 min |
May 02, 2025
Accrington Observer
Pub closure on hold to allow VE Day celebrations
A PUB scheduled for closure on Sunday has been given a week's reprieve so its customers can celebrate VE Day before it finally shuts its doors.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
Accrington Observer
Ofsted highlights happy atmosphere at school but few areas need improving
Head praises staff and acknowledges further work needed
3 min |
May 02, 2025
Accrington Observer
Paddy unites with chain to find the UK's smartest pub
Weekly quizzes will raise cash to donate to good causes
2 min |
May 02, 2025
Accrington Observer
Woods' wonder goal secures Reds' status
ACCRINGTON Stanley secured their League Two status in style with a Ben Woods wonder goal sealing a win at promotion-chasing Walsall.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
Accrington Observer
Former Red banned for using abusive language
FORMER Accrington Stanley midfielder Sam Finley has been banned for 13 matches by the Football Association (FA) following two breaches of the FA’s misconduct rules.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
Accrington Observer
Kids home concerns echoed by the Government
A GOVERNMENT minister has expressed concern about the number of family homes being turned into small children’s care homes in East Lancashire and the North-West. Culture secretary Lisa Nandy spoke about the issue when she visited a breakfast club at Balladen Community Primary School in Rawtenstall with Rossendale and Darwen MP Andy MacNae last Tuesday.
1 min |
May 02, 2025
Accrington Observer
Fashion show in aid of church
THE Church Social Committee at St Paul’s Church in Accrington are holding a New to You Ladies Fashion Show in the Plantation Street based church on Friday, May 2 from 7pm.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Gaffer keeping squad in check for survival bid
JOHN Doolan intends to keep his players in check after a 2-1 win against Salford City in the league.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Ex-firefighter warns of danger of explosions with proposal for battery storage farm
PLANS for a controversial battery storage farm on five acres of woodland near Oswaldtwistle have been thrown out by councillors after a former firefighter warned of the danger of explosions.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
One last push to safety for Stanley
FOUR points from the Easter double-header has all but assured Accrington Stanley's League Two survival - now John Doolan is calling on his players to cross the finish line in decisive manner.
3 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Mills tour in Cantonese for Chinese visitors
OSWALDTWISTLE Mills has a long tradition of welcoming coach parties and giving them a great Lancashire experience, with tours available going into the Ribble Valley, Pendle and beyond.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Sweet surprise for young football fans
Club gives out Easter eggs at home match
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Pub is on the market for £435,000
AN award-winning pub has been placed on the market following the owners’ decision to retire.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
It resembles Colditz, says objector to proposal for vulnerable women's home
A LARGE detached house is to become a supported home for six vulnerable women despite a nearby resident's fears that measures to protect neighbours' privacy could make it the equivalent of the infamous Colditz Second World War PoW camp.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Mum and three daughters 'left with almost nothing' after fleeing house blaze
A MOTHER and her three children who lost almost everything after they narrowly escaped the ordeal of a house fire will now face the devastating task of having to start over.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
CALIFORNIA SCHEMING...
WITH VIVID COLOURS AND BIG IMPACT, CALIFORNIAN LILAC IS A DREAM IN SPRING
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April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
'What about my kids' privacy?' ... but expansion approved
A CARE home for men with complex needs has been given permission to expand despite the owner of the next door property's concerns about the privacy of his poorly children.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Flypast is highlight of festival for D-Day
A FLYPAST by the iconic Douglas C47 Dakota has been confirmed for the highly-anticipated 2025 #AmazingAccrington Food Festival and D-Day Commemoration event.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Fish merchant slices up tips for students
A LONG-SERVING Accrington fish merchant has teamed up with a training provider to help inspire the next generation of young chefs.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Louis gets up close and personal
It's been a while since we saw a new project from Louis Theroux.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Award honours Carl's work in steering young people away from crime
A MAN has been recognised with an award for tackling anti-social behaviour, substance misuse, and criminal exploitation in Hyndburn by engaging young people through early intervention programmes.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Group receives £10k to promote town's heritage
A HERITAGE project group has been awarded £10,000 to promote and celebrate a town’s heritage.
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