Accrington

A woman has died following a crash on Manchester Road, Accrington, last month

Woman dies almost three weeks after crash into side of building

The M65 is closed in both directions near Blackburn due to a police incident

'Avoid the area' - motorway closed in both directions due to police incident

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Man wanted in connection with shoplifting incidents in Accrington

Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium

Football club under fire from rival fans after announcing more price increases

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PROPERTY Looking for a new home for you...and your horses, well look no further

Susie and Milly

APPEAL We want to see East Lancashire's cutest pets getting ready for Christmas

Blackburn with Darwen handed out 428 Fixed Penalty Notices and was the second highest after Manchester for prosecutions

The Lancashire councils battling to prosecute fly-tippers

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Accrington Arndale, 1994

LOOKING BACK What shops do you remember in Accrington's Arndale Centre?

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It wasn't the first time he'd been caught without his plates on display

Taxi driver fined more than £700 for not displaying licence plates on car

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Junior Andre headlined Amazing Accrington Christmas switch on

Christmas light switch on sparks £150,000 boost for local businesses

Rishton's Christmas tree

Town feels forgotten over failure to light up Christmas tree

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A cutaway image of the proposal for the renovation of Accrington Market Hall

Town centre's £70m transformation now 'all systems go'

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The Blackburn and East Lancs Model Railway Society (BELMRS) is holding its third annual Christmas Exhibition

Model Railway Society to host major exhibition in run up to Christmas

Food being prepared in The Rum Fox

PUB OF THE WEEK Try out a five course surprise tasting menu at this lovely pub

A56 northbound carriageway

Updated Major road closed by police again after rush hour car crash

Accrington Stanley Women's and Girls FC

Accrington Stanley Women FC to represent town in international USA tournament

The Lancashire Business Day event at Accrington Stanley

Borough economic boss promotes advanced skills at football ground

A56 southbound near Rising Bridge

Major A-road closed after car skids on ice and crashes with central reservation

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Accrington town centre

Man arrested and charged with five offences after vehicle interference and theft

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Natasha Walker, Jordan Hanson, Michaela Glover and Bradley Moore are wanted by police

This week's most wanted from across East Lancashire

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Former deputy headteacher Grahame Brennand has been found guilty of abusing girls.

'Perverted and sadistic' ex-Lancashire deputy head fails in abuse appeal bid

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The Victoria Hotel in Accrington is closed for a renovation

Thwaites pub closed for six-figure renovation – this is when it’s set to reopen

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Preston Crown Court

Eight convicted of conspiracy to pervert course of justice by using phones in prison

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Danielle Culshaw sent this of Elijah, while the other children were Isobel Catherine Holmes and Benjamin Mark Holmes and Theodore Scott Tabor

PHOTOS 10 adorable babies born in East Lancashire in 2023

Dominic Battiniello

Man wanted on recall to prison ‘not to be approached’

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Motorway slip road closed as police respond to crash

Motorway slip road closed as police respond to crash

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The Forts Arms pub in Clayton-le-Moors

Six took part in 'widespread and mindless' act of violence sparked outside pub

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A56 near Rising Bridge

A56 closed overnight after car crashes into central reservation

‘Beautiful and amazing' young mum, 33, dies after breast cancer battle

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Pictures: Stars light up crowd of 12,000 people at Christmas light switch on

15 photos as 12,000 people enjoy Christmas lights switch-on with soap star and singer

Blackburn Town Hall

'It was just a normal night for us': Accrington man's drug-related death

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Accrington Christmas lights switch on

Crowd goes wild for Junior Andre's surprise at Christmas lights switch on

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Road closures announced for Christmas lights switch-on event in East Lancs town

Every road closure as Junior Andre prepares to turn on town’s Christmas lights

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This shot of Accrington town centre was taken in May, 2001 and shows a rather old fashioned looking Greggs among other shops

NOSTALGIA Greggs dominates this town centre photograph

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The bar area at Bees Knees Rawtenstall

PUB OF THE WEEK Getting to know new customers is a real highlight for pub landlady Elsa

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Burglars tried to enter Accrington flat, on Eagle Street, using a key

Warning after burglars ‘tried to gain entry to flat using key’

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These are the most wanted people in East Lancashire this week

This week's most wanted from across East Lancashire

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Jay Howard and Luke Worley have split after appearing on Married at First Sight

Married at First Sight star shares heartfelt post after splitting from husband

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An image of the proposed refurbishment of the Market Chambers in Accrington

New images of town centre revamp revealed as contractor chosen

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One of the new Accrington Market Square cabins

Market Hall traders preview their new homes during £11m revamp

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Appeal for CCTV after burglary in Accrington

Burglar broke into house via open window and stole mobile phone

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Accrington Stanley chairman Andy Holt has continued his online rant against Wrexham and their owners following their win

Football club chairman continues war of words with league rivals

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The paddock at this home

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Check out this five-bedroom home in the country which is perfect for horse lovers

Preston Crown Court

Dealers caught with £12,000 of cannabis following vehicle search and house raid

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Accrington Stanley have become involved in an online dispute over ticket prices with league rivals Wrexham, who are owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

Lancashire football club in online spat with division rivals over ticket prices

The Hollins school in Accrington was an award winner at the Educate Awards

Delight as secondary school wins educational award

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Police appeal for information after goalkeeper hit with lighters

Police appeal for information after goalkeeper hit with lighters at Accrington game

Some of the highlights of The Pendle Inn

PUB OF THE WEEK This charming village pub offers a ‘unique experience’ for customers

A series of potholes on a stretch of road

Council in East Lancashire to get share of £4.2m to fix potholes

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Officers were called to the junction of Manchester Road and Hollins Lane

Woman suffers serious injuries as car crashes into building

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Mapleford Nursing Home, based on Bolton Avenue provides personal care and nursing care for people of all ages

Formerly inadequate nursing home improving but long way to go says CQC

Men appearing to be scrap workers were seen on CCTV using bolt cutters to enter a garage and loading bikes onto their truck

'They’ve come into our home with bolt cutters' - woman's fear as bikes taken

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Fire crews from Burnley and Darwen were called to a house fire in Accrington

Fire crews spend 90 minutes tackling house blaze

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A Palestinian boy stands among the destruction after Israeli strikes on Rafah, Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Council of mosques Ukraine style refugee scheme for Palestine children

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