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Accrington Observer
Reds fans' trust celebrates year of community impact
THE Official Accrington Stanley Supporters Trust (OASST) have marked 'another outstanding' year of progress and community impact, publishing their 2025 figures.
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January 09, 2026
Accrington Observer
Man charged after car reportedly stolen
A MAN has been arrested after a car was reportedly stolen from Accrington.
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January 09, 2026
Accrington Observer
Call for supporters to donate memorabilia
THE Official Accrington Stanley Supporters Trust (OASST) is continuing its mission to protect and celebrate the proud heritage of Accrington Stanley and is inviting fans to help grow its impressive collection of club memorabilia.
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January 09, 2026
Accrington Observer
Schools forced to close as cold weather bites
TWO schools in Lancashire were forced to close amid the freezing cold snap.
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January 09, 2026
Accrington Observer
The third time is a charm for police as they seize car
POLICE have declared themselves \"third time lucky\" after managing to seize a car which had previously evaded them.
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January 09, 2026
Accrington Observer
Man arrested after bedroom raid
A MAN was arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after police raided his bedroom.
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January 02, 2026
Accrington Observer
Tributes paid after death of ‘genuine soul’ George
FRIENDS and family have paid tribute to a “genuine soul” following his sudden death at his home in Altham at the age of 44.
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January 02, 2026
Accrington Observer
Vehicle seized after reports of van being driven ‘dangerously’
A VEHICLE has been seized by cops following “multiple reports” of a white van being driven “dangerously”.
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January 02, 2026
Accrington Observer
Jay's mum opens up on cruel online troll comments
DEBBIE Duncan, the heartbroken mother of Jay Slater, has opened up about the cruel comments she has received from trolls 18 months on from his disappearance.
2 min |
January 02, 2026
Accrington Observer
'Trapped in our homes for Xmas'
RESIDENTS living in one Accrington street say they were left trapped in their homes for Christmas because of work being carried out by United Utilities.
2 min |
January 02, 2026
Accrington Observer
‘Best restaurant' to become day centre for disabled
THE premises of an award-winning pub could become a day care centre for adults with learning and physical disabilities.
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December 19, 2025
Accrington Observer
Legal threat over possible care home closures
Councillor's warning over county council plans
4 min |
December 19, 2025
Accrington Observer
A thousand visit Twlight light show
MORE than 1,000 people visited a new free Twilight event despite the incredibly wet weather.
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December 19, 2025
Accrington Observer
Strong result for bodybuilder
A PERSONAL trainer from Accrington has placed as fifth in the world at the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) World Championships.
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December 12, 2025
Accrington Observer
£700k council bailout for struggling leisure trust
HYNDBURN
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December 12, 2025
Accrington Observer
Appeal for man wanted on prison recall
POLICE are appealing for a man who is wanted on recall to prison to ‘hand himself in!
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December 12, 2025
Accrington Observer
Bosses approve council runnning of market hall
SENIOR Hyndburn councillors have approved the day management of Accrington Market Hall being run ‘in-house’ by the council despite the ‘disappointment’ of the authority's Conservative group opposition leader.
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December 12, 2025
Accrington Observer
Councillors to have allowances frozen
HYNDBURN
2 min |
December 12, 2025
Accrington Observer
Taylor tribute to lead celebrations
TOWN is set for an unforgettable festive celebration as one of the UK’s leading Taylor Swift tribute acts returns next week.
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December 05, 2025
Accrington Observer
Model railway to draw enthusiasts
A MODEL railway show will once again be an extra attraction at Oswaldtwistle Mills in the run-up to Christmas.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
Accrington Observer
Scout group fair
109 Loyola Scout Group is hosting a Christmas fair on Saturday, December 6, between 10am and lpm.
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December 05, 2025
Accrington Observer
Firms celebrate tree fest
BUSINESSES and organisations displayed their creativity during a magical four day Christmas Tree Festival.
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December 05, 2025
Accrington Observer
Olympic move for American football teenage star Bobby
A TEENAGER is flourishing in his flag football career and has now been moved up to the Olympic world championship selection squad.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
Accrington Observer
Award-nominated grotto
A SHOPPING village's Santa's Grotto has been named as a Lancashire Tourism Awards finalist.
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December 05, 2025
Accrington Observer
School increases places
A SPECIALIST provider of education for children and young people with additional needs has extended their provision to offer places for up to 40 children from the ages of 5-16.
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November 28, 2025
Accrington Observer
Towns ready to light up the festive season
IGHT switch-on events are happening across the borough for Christmas.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
Accrington Observer
Knife crackdown
A CRACKDOWN on knife crime is taking place with police urging people to hand in knives.
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November 28, 2025
Accrington Observer
Park improvement hits second phase
A PROJECT to improve a park has entered its second phase which will help to increase biodiversity while also making the park more accessible to the community.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
Accrington Observer
Stanley players were on ball for amazing event
ACCRINGTON Stanley supporters had several opportunities to meet players from Accrington Stanley and Accrington Stanley Women as part of the #Amazing Accrington Christmas Lights Switch On.
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November 28, 2025
Accrington Observer
County council apologise after man told his parking bay is 'loading only'
LANCASHIRE County Council has apologised to an Accrington householder after its staff mistakenly told him they were to restrict parking outside his home to loading only.
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