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Accrington Observer
Fears battery farm decision would be approved on appeal
A RESIDENT has raised concerns about plans for a controversial battery storage farm being given the green light, despite having been thrown out by councillors after a former firefighter warned of the danger of explosions.
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May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
IT'S HIGH TIME FOR SUMMER
COLOURFUL HANGING BASKETS CAN BE A FLOATING GARDEN THROUGHOUT THE SEASON
2 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Finding the weather too hot to handle?
We experienced record hot temperatures for the start of May but what might the heat be doing to our bodies?
2 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Popular golf course set to host contest as tribute
ONE of Lancashire's most popular golf courses is set to host a national qualifying competition in memory of a well known player who took his own life.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Two charged following theft of cabling worth £30,000
TWO men from Great Harwood have been charged following an investigation into the theft of nearly £30,000 worth of cabling from an electrical engineering firm.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Make a note to tune in this evening
Even though his fans will tell you (possibly at some length) that Born in the USA isn't the flag-waving anthem you might think if you'd only listened to the chorus, few artists seem as quintessentially American as Bruce Springsteen.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Thousands flock to busy country show
MORE than 5,000 people flocked to an agricultural show featuring stunt motorcycle tricks and dog agility activities.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Ex-detective says key witness has given him 'crucial evidence'
A FORMER British police detective has come forward with claims that a key witness in the Jay Slater case, who was not tracked down by the coroner, has provided him with “crucial evidence”.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Terrain 'steep and dangerous' say volunteers
VOLUNTEERS involved in the search for Jay Slater have described the “steep and dangerous” terrain along the route he took as he attempted to walk back to his hotel in Tenerife.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Airbnb in remote village in name change
THE Airbnb where Jay Slater slept shortly before going missing has changed its name.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Glowing report for school where pupils 'feel valued'
A PRIMARY school where children feel 'valued through the compassion and consideration that staff show them' has received a glowing Ofsted report.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Following in footsteps of a wartime hero
ADAM Hart's great-grandad Frank Griffiths died four years before he was born.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Enfield progression in Worsley Cup K/O
IT was a disappointing weekend for Bacup Cricket Club, exiting the Worsley Cup at the second round stage on Saturday and losing in the league on Sunday.
4 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Detectives plotted route co-ordinates from phone
DETECTIVES are used to looking at mobile phone data to find evidence of drug dealing or confessions of violence but when they were handed the iPhone belonging to Jay Slater their job was somewhat more complicated.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
'Boast about a £12k watch'
Unseen Jay Slater videos show teen bragging about snatching £12k watch while 'off his undies'
1 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
Satisfaction guaranteed
MARION MCMULLEN DISCOVERS HOW A ROCK ANTHEM WAS BORN 60 YEARS AGO
3 min |
May 30, 2025
Accrington Observer
MP presses Starmer over schools' SEND provision
HYNDBURN MP Sarah Smith has tackled the Prime Minister in Parliament on the lack of special educational needs provision in schools.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Jade puts best foot forward for cancer cash
A NURSERY worker is walking 100 miles this month to raise money for Breast Cancer Now.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
EFL status the top priority as Stanley Academy closes
ACCRINGTON Stanley bosses have assured supporters the club is committed to maintaining EFL status and improving on last season’s performance - despite the closure of the Reds’ successful Academy.
3 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Coroner delves into £10k watch strap claim
AN inquest has heard that Jay Slater sent a message about “selling” an expensive watch strap shortly before he went missing.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Crowds flock to fundraiser at showground
MORE than 3,000 people enjoyed entertainment, activities and food at a showground event.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Langho's cup win makes up for league blow
THE final of the Presidents Cup 2024/25 was held at Padiham FC on Saturday, May 10.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Permission sought for traveller site
A FAMILY of travellers have applied for backdated planning permission to regularise its use of land at Pendle View Farm in Burnley Road, Altham, as a traveller site.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Fire crews called to town’s post office
FIRE crews were called to an incident at Rishton Post Office.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Cat reunited with owner after going missing three years ago
A CAT that was missing for three years has been reunited with its owner just one day before his 10th birthday.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
20 vehicles seized as part of crackdown on abandoned cars
A TOTAL of 20 vehicles have been seized as part of a police operation into illegal vehicles.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
Husband's surprise gesture goes wrong
A HUSBAND tried to surprise his wife with a romantic gesture only to discover their hotel bed covered in CRISPS - after a miscommunication with staff.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
'Improvements' in planning department
THE leader of Hyndburn Council has praised its problem-plagued planning department for making 'significant improvements.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
It's exhilarating, a little bit dangerous and a heck of a lot of fun
AS THE FINAL INSTALMENT OF ETHAN HUNT'S EPIC STORY COMES TO CINEMAS, TOM CRUISE AND HIS CO-STARS TALK TO RACHAEL DAVIS ABOUT ALL THINGS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE
4 min |
May 23, 2025
Accrington Observer
MP welcomes summit to boost trade with the EU
LABOUR MP for Hyndburn, Sarah Smith has welcomed a summit aimed to strengthen the UK’s relationship with the EU.
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