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Accrington Observer
Borough ranked sixth in country for stalking cases
Hyndburn is ranked sixth highest nationally for the most cases of stalking
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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.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Shake-up of county's councils prompts service delivery fears
Debate discusses number and impact of potential new authorities
4 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Disappointing start to season for Accrington
THE JW Lees Lancashire League cricket season started beneath blue skies on Easter Sunday, hopefully a sign of things to come this summer.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Club brings back weightloss programme
GREAT Harwood Rovers have launched a second X-Pert Free Weightloss programme for health and weight loss.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Shops village founder Peter looks back at fascinating history of mill
THE founder of a shopping village, the site of which will be celebrating its 200th anniversary, has shared his memories of the shop's growth.
3 min |
April 25, 2025
Accrington Observer
Go-ahead again for Frontier Park M&S food hall
THE contentious proposal for a £10.1million Marks and Spencer food hall on the Issa brothers' Frontier Park has been approved again after councillors rejected an alternative scheme to locate it on Blackburn's former Thwaites brewery site.
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