Hyndburn news from the Lancashire Telegraph

Brierfield sex offender alleged to have broken order

11:00am Sunday 12th February 2012

A SEX offender banned from associating with children has allegedly been trying to groom children at Accrington Stanley football matches.

Woman pedestrian seriously injured in Great Harwood

2:13pm Saturday 11th February 2012

A PEDESTRIAN is fighting for life after being involved in a collision in Great Harwood.

Man held in hospital following Great Harwood fire

11:29am Friday 10th February 2012

A MAN arrested in his underpants at the scene of a suspected arson attack has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

Hyndburn Council to save £2.1million in cuts

3:30pm Thursday 9th February 2012

MAJOR cuts are set to be implemented in Hyndburn as council bosses look to make £2.1million savings this year.

Accrington Stanley seek new sponsor

3:00pm Monday 6th February 2012

Accrington Stanley are looking to replace their sponsor after communication ground to a halt.

Oswaldtwistle shopkeeper found guilty of arson for insurance payout

9:40am Monday 6th February 2012

AN Oswaldtwistle shopkeeper who torched his store for for an insurance payout of up to almost £40,000 is facing jail.

Security funding boost for Hyndburn's elderly

5:00pm Friday 3rd February 2012

A FUNDING boost is being used to help protect elderly people’s homes across the borough.

Man dies after falling from Accrington Railway Viaduct

11:31am Friday 3rd February 2012

A MAN has died after falling from Accrington Railway Viaduct.

Conman jailed for £25,000 Accrington bank fraud attempt

8:50am Thursday 2nd February 2012

A SERIAL conman who tried to cash a stolen cheque for £25,000 at an Accrington bank is behind bars for a year.

Multi-million-pound employment tribunal claim for East Lancashire travel firm workers

12:42pm Wednesday 1st February 2012

A MULTI-million-pound employment tribunal damages claim is being sought in the wake of an East Lancashire travel operation’s closure.