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Accrington Observer
Students explore potential pathways
YEAR 11 students explored the pathways open to them after school at #AmazingAccrington’s annual Futures Event and Education Summit.
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October 10, 2025
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Two schools in frame for awards
THE Educate Awards has announced two schools from Accrington have made this year's shortlist.
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October 10, 2025
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Mayor sacked by Tories as candidate in shock move
THE Mayor has been sacked as a candidate for next year’s local council elections by the Conservatives.
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October 10, 2025
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10,000 Accy Stanley shirts given away
ACCRINGTON Stanley have handed out more than 10,000 free replica shirts to children following its ninth annual Big Shirt Giveaway.
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October 03, 2025
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Council puts theatre repairs out to tender
to tender.
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October 03, 2025
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'We're not greedy'- bakery hikes prices
THE twin sisters behind one of Great Harwood’s most beloved bakeries have shared a candid message with their loyal customers, shedding light on the hidden challenges of running a bustling small business ~ even one that sells out within minutes.
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October 03, 2025
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New chair announced for board
THE new independent Chair of the Neighbourhoods Board has been announced by Hyndburn Borough Council.
1 min |
October 03, 2025
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Firefighters in dramatic rescue in popular woods
EMERGENCY services were called to a woodland area in Accrington after a walker slipped down an embankment.
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October 03, 2025
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Ella-Jean gets into Little Miss Teen GB final
A 12-YEAR-OLD girl has made it to the final of Little Miss Teen Great Britain 2025.
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September 26, 2025
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House gets a new life as filming location
A STRIKING Grade II listed property is opening its doors as a unique filming location, offering an evocative backdrop steeped in history, character and atmosphere.
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September 26, 2025
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Business backs football club for third year
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September 26, 2025
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Questions set out for borough’s local plan
HYNDBURN’S Green councillor has set out the key questions he believes a government inspector should answer in his assessment of the borough’s local plan.
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September 26, 2025
Accrington Observer
Student tells of pride over prize success
PAINTING and decorating student has represented Team UK at the prestigious EuroSkills 2025 competition and returned with a Medallion for Excellence.
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September 26, 2025
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Have your say on town centre crackdown
A NEW Public Space Protection Order aimed at cracking down on antisocial behaviour is on the way for Accrington town centre.
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September 19, 2025
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Head pupils named after tough selection process
A PRIMARY school has announced the selection of its new head and deputy head children.
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September 19, 2025
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SEND provision award
A PRIMARY school has been handed a prestigious inclusion award.
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September 19, 2025
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Club is dancing with joy over £340k funding boost
A DANCE group has been awarded £340,528 in National Lottery funding to support its work with people with learning disabilities.
2 min |
September 19, 2025
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Take a peek at old home of women's vote campaigner
A HISTORIC building will be opening to the public for the first time.
2 min |
September 19, 2025
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Tributes paid to ‘well-loved and kind’ football club hero
TRIBUTES have been paid to a football club trustee who was “well loved and respected by everyone”.
3 min |
September 12, 2025
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Fun-filled day of sport and wellbeing
FAMILIES are invited to a fun-filled day of sport, food and wellbeing.
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September 12, 2025
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Town's Xmas factor winners revealed
THE winners of the ‘Accrington Xmas Factor were revealed at a family fun day.
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September 12, 2025
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Year 7 pupils receive very warm welcome
STUDENTS were welcomed back to school with a guard of honour.
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September 12, 2025
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Town square revamp first phase complete
Market hall makeover among the regeneration works
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September 05, 2025
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40 miles marks 40 years for long-running club
MORE than 60 runners took part in a special 40-mile relay run through Accrington and surrounding towns.
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September 05, 2025
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Carers could have vital information
POLICE are looking to speak to two carers who they hope might be able to help identify the suspect in a crime.
1 min |
September 05, 2025
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Government praise from MP
HYNDBURN MP Sarah Smith has highlighted the new government offer of 30 hours of funded childcare for children from nine months old until they begin school as vital to help parents make ends meet.
1 min |
September 05, 2025
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Flats plan agreed with conditions
ACCRINGTON town centre is to get eight new flats.
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September 05, 2025
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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.
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August 29, 2025
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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.
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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.
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