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Boozy teens cost Accrington shop its licenceBoozy teens cost Accrington shop its licence
11:56am Fri 16 May 08
A CORNER shop has been banned from selling booze indefinitely after police said it repeatedly' sold alcohol to underage teenagers.

Banned Accrington driver never passed his test
3:44pm Friday 16th May 2008
A MAN who got behind the wheel while banned had never passed a test.
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Gang brought ‘terror’ to Accrington street
11:59am Friday 16th May 2008
A MEMBER of a gang which brought terror to a man's home and the street where he lived has kept his freedom.
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Trainer is cleared in Accrington rape case
9:20am Friday 16th May 2008
A PERSONAL trainer has been cleared of raping a 'drunken' young woman, after a four-day trial.
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Accrington woman raises money for Goa street kidsAccrington woman raises money for Goa street kids
2:12pm Thu 15 May 08
A WOMAN who travels to India every year to help street children is hosting a fundraiser in their aid.

Threats man given last chance
1:17pm Thursday 15th May 2008
A MAN who could not accept his 18-year marriage was over threatened to smash the windows at his ex-wife's home, a court heard.

Accrington corner shop faces alcohol probe
8:18pm Wednesday 14th May 2008
A CORNER shop could have its alcohol licence revoked after police complaints that it was selling booze to under 18s.
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Clitheroe school wins Young Enterprise crownClitheroe school wins Young Enterprise crown
10:38pm Wed 14 May 08
STUDENTS proved they had what it takes to be the business brains of the future in a young entrepreneurs competition which showcased their talent.
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Accrington woman was 'raped after celebratory meal'
12:36pm Wednesday 14th May 2008
A WOMAN was raped at a house in Accrington after a celebratory meal out, a jury was told.

Luxury homes ready to view
6:39pm Wednesday 14th May 2008
A MULTI-million pound luxury development project which has transformed a derelict town centre district is set to be unveiled.

Rejuvenation plan for Accrington's Peel Park
4:46pm Tuesday 13th May 2008
RESIDENTS have been urged to help decide how the area around their homes can be improved - with anything from a nature reserve to allotments.
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Accrington town centre development unveiled
10:26am Tuesday 13th May 2008
A Multi-Million pound luxury development project which has transformed a derelict town centre district is set to be unveiled.
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Shocking rise in East Lancashire home repossession threatsShocking rise in East Lancashire home repossession threats
6:06pm Tue 13 May 08
HOME repossession orders have shot up by 37 per cent in East Lancashire, new figures reveal.
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Chip pan fire burns
2:05pm Friday 9th May 2008
A WOMAN was left with burns to her hand after a chip pan set alight.
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Burst pipe hits 300 Accrington homes, schools and businesses
5:12pm Thursday 8th May 2008
A COLLEGE and primary school were closed as 300 homes, schools and businesses faced up to two days without water.
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Pubs’ goal to raise £1,000
2:11pm Thursday 8th May 2008
CHARITY footballers are hoping to hit their goal of raising £1,000 for a children's hospice.

£240k play park joy for Hyndburn youngsters
5:24pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
THOUSANDS of teenagers will enjoy new Krypton Factor style adventure parks, following a lottery windfall of £240,000.
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VIDEO: Accrington assault victim's cheekbone broken in four placesVIDEO: Accrington assault victim's cheekbone broken in four places
2:11pm Wed 7 May 08
A MAN WHOSE cheekbone was shattered in a pub attack has undergone surgery to insert a metal plate in his face. Watch CCTV footage of the unprovoked assault and see if you know the attacker.
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Woman injured in Accrington chip pan blaze
11:04am Wednesday 7th May 2008
A WOMAN was left with burns to her hand after a chip pan set alight.
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Dog owner smashed wrong window
3:12pm Tuesday 6th May 2008
Man's best friend' got his drunken owner into trouble with the law after a drinking binge came to a bizarre end.
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Mini-bus driver four times limit
1:08pm Tuesday 6th May 2008
A 49-year-old man who crashed his mini-bus into parked cars and knocked over a pedestrian in Accrington town centre was found to be more than four times the legal drink drive limit.

'Secret' Blackburn and Accrington bail hostel fury
10:15pm Monday 5th May 2008
TWO new 'secret' bail hostels are set for East Lancashire, it has emerged.
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Hunt for bogus official who stole from woman, 94
1:39pm Monday 5th May 2008
THE FAMILY of a 94-year-old woman are appealing for help in catching the bogus official who conned his way into her home.
Reader comment (1)

Rossendale buses axed as fares rise
12:25pm Monday 5th May 2008
BUS services are set to be reduced across parts of Rossendale at a time when fares are set to increase.
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Probe into 'unusual' Accrington Stanley bettingProbe into 'unusual' Accrington Stanley betting
3:22pm Sun 4 May 08
A FOOTBALL Association probe is underway after 'unusually large' wagers prompted some bookmakers to stop taking bets before Accrington Stanley's 2-0 defeat by Bury.

£15m Accrington Arndale revamp set to be unveiled£15m Accrington Arndale revamp set to be unveiled
2:45pm Sun 4 May 08
SHOPPING centre bosses have revealed that they are just weeks away from finalising £15million expansion plans in a bid to 'fight back' against retail parks and other town centres.
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Accrington man's second drink drive shame
7:17pm Saturday 3rd May 2008
A 49-year-old man who crashed his mini-bus into parked cars and knocked over a pedestrian in Accrington town centre was found to be more than four times the legal drink drive limit.
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Accrington man smashed window over love bite
3:51pm Saturday 3rd May 2008
A 35-year-old Accrington man smashed a window at his girlfriend's house after going round to confront her about a love bite on her neck.

£650million floods fear for East Lancashire£650million floods fear for East Lancashire
11:05pm Fri 2 May 08
EAST Lancashire could face a flooding catastrophe unless urgent work is completed to improve defences.

‘Buyers’ stole car at gunpoint
6:29pm Friday 2nd May 2008
THE sentencing of two men who stole a woman's car at gunpoint after posing as prospective buyers has been adjourned.

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