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A brace from David McGoldrick ensured Notts County's unbeaten start to the new season extended from four games to five with a 2-0 victory over Accrington. After a slow opening at Meadow Lane …Read more

An adventurer from Accrington survived an epic 'baptism of fire' which saw him traverse a journey during which the closest people were on the International Space Station. Matt Mason, of Avenue Parade,Read more

An adventurer from Accrington survived an epic 'baptism of fire' which saw him traverse a journey during which the closest people were on the International Space Station. Matt Mason, of Avenue Parade,Read more

A group of women have volunteered to take care of an East Lancashire railway station to showcase the town they are proud to call home. The 20-strong band have adopted Accrington Station, which is operated by Northern and used by more than 465,000 people a year.Read more

Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt will perform a DJ set at the iMEP Music Festival in Accrington this September.Read more

A man has pleaded guilty to possessing more than 50,000 indecent images of children. Mark Threlfall, 61, entered his pleas at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday (September 4). Threlfall, of Blackburn Road, Accrington, admitted downloading 52,358 category C images, 2,998 category B images, and 2,703 category A images.Read more

Five bus services around the Accrington area will be saved and improved following a decision by Lancashire County Council.Read more

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Vital local bus services around the Accrington area will be saved following a decision by Lancashire County Council to fund them.Read more

Five bus services around the Accrington area will be saved and improved following a decision by Lancashire County Council.Read more

Police have charged a man over two burglaries at properties in Accrington . Officers said on Wednesday 13 March, police were called to reports of a man trespassing inside a garden shed on Winchester Avenue. Bottles of spirits to the value of £50 were taken.Read more

A group of women who have volunteered to take care of a railway station in Lancashire said they want to showcase the town they are proud to call home. Around 20 women have adopted Accrington Station, which is operated by Northern and used by more than 465,000 people a year.Read more

A group of women said they "jumped at the chance" to volunteer to take care of a railway station in their hometown so they could "showcase" the area. About 20 women have adopted Accrington Station, which is operated by Northern and used by more than 465,000 people a year.Read more

A group of women said they "jumped at the chance" to volunteer to take care of a railway station in their hometown so they could "showcase" the area. About 20 women have adopted Accrington Station, which is operated by Northern and used by more than 465,000 people a year.Read more

A man has pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply. Jabbran Munir, 35, appeared at Burnley Crown Court on Monday (September 2) where he entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to supply. Munir, of Higher Antley Street, Accrington, was stopped by police in Clitheroe in July last year.Read more

A female police officer was put in a headlock by a drunken man who had been causing trouble outside two Accrington pubs.Read more

Dara Costelloe (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ben Woods. Goal! Accrington Stanley 1, Stockport County 0. Ash Hunter (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from the centre of the box to …Read more

On March 13, police were called to reports of a man trespassing who was believed to be inside a garden shed on Winchester Avenue, AccringtonRead more

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Police were called to reports of a man trespassing in a garden shed in Winchester Avenue, Accrington on March 13. Bottles of spirits to the value of £50 were taken. Join our new WhatsApp Community to get the latest news and top stories from across Lancashire directly to your phone.Read more

On March 13, police were called to reports of a man trespassing who was believed to be inside a garden shed on Winchester Avenue, AccringtonRead more

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Liverpool-based band The Kairos have been announced as the latest addition for the eagerly anticipated iMEP Music Festival, which takes place in Accrington this September.Read more

A man will stand trial next year after denying threatening to kill a woman. Bobby Entwistle, 26, appeared at Burnley Crown Court on Monday (September 2) where he entered not guilty pleas to threats to kill, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and intentional strangulation against the same woman.Read more

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Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington is offering the chance to play traditional games and learn about its collection of Tiffany glass in HeritageRead more

A group of women have volunteered to take care of Accrington railway station to showcase the town they are proud to call home.Read more

Morgan Sindall Construction’s North West business has opened a Knowledge Quad onsite at the transformational Accrington Town Square scheme, to boost construction skills and training opportunities for the local community.Read more

Morgan Sindall Construction’s North West business has opened a Knowledge Quad onsite at the transformational Accrington Town Square scheme, to boost construction skills and training opportunities for the local community.Read more

A nursery has dropped from a ‘good’ rating to ‘requires improvement’ following an Ofsted inspection. The Magical Kingdom Nursery And Preschool in Accrington was visited by an inspector in June, who says the nursery needs to improve the sequencing of its curriculum and behaviour management.Read more

A DRIVER who crashed his van into a metal fence and then a lamp post was described by a witness as having a seizure.Read more

The Magical Kingdom Nursery And Preschool in Accrington was visited by an inspector in June, who says the nursery needs to improve the sequencing of its curriculum and behaviour management. However, its boss says the report ‘does not accurately or fairly …Read more

A head football coach said he felt ashamed after discriminatory language was used against one of his players. Colchester United said racist language was directed at player Samson Tovide in the closing stages of the game against Accrington Stanley on Saturday.Read more

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Post-match reports, results and reaction following today's games.Read more

U's boss condemns alleged racism in draw at AccringtonU's boss condemns alleged racism in draw at AccringtonRead more

Colchester have issued a club statement condemning any form of racism, while Accrington Stanley have stated they will not tolerate instances of discriminatory or prejudiced behaviour. Colchester boss Danny Cowley said: “There were two incidents – Samson didn’t report the first one but he reported the second.Read more

Caiden along with his mum and siblings attended #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge on August Bank Holiday weekend to raise awareness about his condition. Dawn and Caiden’s dad Graham transformed Caiden’s wheelchair into a car for the event and spectators donated £74.44 to the cause.Read more

With this in mind, local businessman, Eddy O'Brien, the CEO of iMEP – International Music Event Production has partnered with Murray Dawson from local agency Scott Dawson Advertising to fund a minibus which will be free for selected partners to use.Read more

An Accrington car thief deliberately reversed at a police car as he tried to avoid arrest after taking a Jeep from outside a pub.Read more

A decorated soldier from Accrington turned to crime to fund a drug habit following his discharge from the army.Read more

David Daintree, 53,  was killed after being attacked by a dog, which has since been destroyed, at around 9.30pm on Tuesday (August 20).Read more

Police have arrested a man suspected of being the owner of an XL Bully dog that killed a man in his own home. The arrest came following the death of David Daintree, 53, who was mauled to death in Ashley Court, Accrington, on 20 August.Read more

Police have arrested a man suspected of being the owner of an XL Bully dog that killed a man in his own home. The arrest came following the death of David Daintree, 53, who was mauled to death in Ashley Court, Accrington, on 20 August.Read more

Police have arrested a man suspected of being the owner of an XL Bully dog that killed a man in his own home. The arrest came following the death of David Daintree, 53, who was mauled to death in Ashley Court, Accrington, on 20 August.Read more

Police have arrested a man suspected of being the owner of an XL Bully dog that killed a man in his own home. The arrest came following the death of David Daintree, 53, who was mauled to death in Ashley Court, Accrington, on 20 August.Read more

Police and fire crews were seen heading to the scene of a crash earlier today in Clayton-le-Moors. Two cars had been in collision in Dunkenhalgh Way at around 11.45am, with one vehicle leaving the road. Two fire engines from Accrington were called to the scene, with police also in attendance.Read more

The new 3G pitch will be used by thousands of people per year including veteran and disability teams. Accrington Stanley Community Trust (ASCT), has opened a new 3G pitch to the public after receiving a maximum £100,Read more

Accrington Stanley Community Trust (ASCT) has opened a new 3G pitch to the public after receiving a maximum £100,000 grant.Read more

An Accrington residential family centre, where “parents and children are supported throughout" has retained its ‘good’ statusRead more

We’re talking about the draw against Wigan and looking at why it was a good performance from the Imps. We’re looking ahead to Accrington and discussing the BSM Trophy in a bit more detail. There’s some chatter about the new ‘old’ badge …Read more

The skies will be mostly cloudy. The high will be 18°. Pollen levels indicate the amount of pollen in the air. Pressure is the weight of the air in the atmosphere. It is normalised to the standard atmospheric pressure of 1,013.25 mb (29.9212 inHg). Higher …Read more

A trial date has been set for a man after he denied a charge of assault. Shaine Smith, 38, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Friday (August 23) charged with one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.Read more

Around 12,000 people flocked to Accrington to see the sights of the annual Soapbox Challenge. The eye-catching carts were on show on Church Street from early Saturday morning before they and their drivers took to the track along Blackburn Road.Read more

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More than 12,000 people packed into Accrington town centre yesterday as the Soapbox Challenge returned for 2024.Read more

Crowds packed into Accrington town centre today (August 24) to witness the 2024 #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge. The morning races saw 20 homemade karts speed down the track on Blackburn Road towards the town hall before bending around onto the finish at Church Street.Read more

O'Neil, of Portree Crescent, Blackburn, and Bolton, of Corporation Street, Accrington, are alleged to conspired with another man to steal a car from a man in Bolton between February and July. They will next be in court on August 18, 2025 for a pre-trial review, ahead of a four-day trial on October 13, 2025.Read more

A man who was killed by an XL bully dog in his own home was the "kindest, most loving person you would ever meet", his family has said. David Daintree, 53, was attacked by his pet in Ashley Court, in Accrington, and was found dead at about 21:30 BST on Tuesday.Read more

A man who was killed by an XL bully dog in his own home was the "kindest, most loving person you would ever meet", his family has said. David Daintree, 53, was attacked by his pet in Ashley Court, in Accrington, and was found dead at about 21:30 BST on Tuesday.Read more

David Daintree, 53, died at his home in Ashley Court in Accrington on Tuesday, 20 August. Armed police were called to the quiet residential street after the ambulance service attended reports of someone being attacked by a dog inside. Officers shot the dog …Read more

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David Daintree died on Tuesday night, August 20, after being attacked by the XL Bully dog at his home at Ashley Court in Accrington.Read more

David Daintree died on Tuesday night, August 20, after being attacked by the XL Bully dog at his home at Ashley Court in Accrington.Read more

A man has been killed by his own XL Bully in Accrington, police have said. Lancashire Police were called at 9.30pm on Tuesday by the ambulance service to reports of a dog attack at a house in Ashley Court. The 53-year-old man, who has since been named as David Daintree, was found dead at the … Read more

A 53-year-old man has died after being attacked by a dog in Accrington. Police were called shortly before 9.30pm yesterday (Tuesday) by the ambulance service to reports of a dog attacking someone inside a house at Ashley Court. Officers attended and a man in his 50s was found dead.Read more

We are bringing you live updates after a man after a dog attack in Accrington. Police were called at 9.30pm last night to reports of an incident involving an XL Bully inside a house at Ashley Court, Accrington. David Daintree, aged 53, was found dead upon officers' arrival. He was reportedly killed by an XL … Read more

A police investigation is under way after a dog attack in Accrington. Officers were called at 9.30pm last night to reports of an incident involving an XL Bully inside a house at Ashley Court, Accrington.Read more

A man has been killed by his own XL Bully in Accrington, police have said. Police were called at 9.30pm on Tuesday by the ambulance service to reports of a dog attack at a house in Ashley Court. A 53-year-old man,Read more

A man has been killed by his own XL Bully in Accrington, police have said. Police were called at 9.30pm on Tuesday by the ambulance service to reports of a dog attack at a house in Ashley Court. A 53-year-old man, who has since been named as David Daintree, was found dead at the scene. … Read more

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A man has died after being attacked by his own dog – an XL Bully – in Accrington. David Daintree, 53, died in the horror attack – and police said they were left with no choice but to shoot the dog. Supt Marie Jackson,Read more

A man in his 50s has been killed after being mauled to death by his own XL Bully at his home in Accrington, Lancashire, with police confirming they had destroyed the dogRead more

A man has been killed by his own XL bully dog in his home, police have said. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.Read more

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A man has died after being attacked by his XL Bully in Accrington. Police were called by the ambulance service to reports a man was being attacked by a dog inside a house at Ashley Court shortly before 9.30pm on Tuesday. Officers attended and found a man in his 50s had died.Read more

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Thousands of people will flock to Accrington this Saturday as the free-to-attend #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge returns to the town. Taking place between 10am and 3pm, 30 competitors are …Read more

The free-to-spectate event will see thousands cheering on competitors as they go head-to-head to be crowned Soapbox champion!Read more

Scattered light rain showers are expected. The high will be 16° on this breezy day. Pollen levels indicate the amount of pollen in the air. Pressure is the weight of the air in the atmosphere. It is normalised to the standard atmospheric pressure of 1,013 …Read more

A man has died after being attacked by his own dog – an XL Bully – in Accrington. David Daintree, 53, died in the horror attack – and police said they were left with no choice but to shoot the dog.Read more

The Ukrainian delegation was led by Professor Mykhaylo Oros and Mrs Liudmyla Varha. The purpose of the meeting was to take forward the proposal, agreed last year, to set up a twinning arrangement between Accrington the town of Khust in the Carpathian mountains in the west of the country.Read more

Graham and Parin went along to Accrington to have a look at thier carts.Read more

An Accrington man is wanted in connection with a number of offences including burglary and assault.John Marsden is wanted by police in North Yorkshire in connection with a number of offences including burglary and assault.Read more

A man from Accrington is wanted by police, in connection with “a number of offences”, including burglary and assault. John Marsden, 26, is being sought by North Yorkshire police. It is thought he could be in Bacup or Burnley. Anyone with information …Read more

POLICE in North Yorkshire are searching for a wanted man. The county's police say John Marsden, 26, from Accrington in Lancashire is wanted by police in North Yorkshire in connection with a number of offences including burglary and assault. A force …Read more

Build-up and all the interviews ahead of Harrogate Town, York City and Scarborough matchesRead more

Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Accrington Stanley and Harrogate Town. Watch Next 'No wombles were injured!'| Wimbledon Wo… Watch NowRead more

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Sam Folarin scored in the third minute of added time to rescue a point for Harrogate in a 3-3 draw at Accrington.Read more

Sam Folarin scored in the third minute of added time to rescue a point for Harrogate in a 3-3 draw at Accrington. Harrogate had led twice through James Daly and Ellis Taylor but entered stoppage time trailing after goals from Tyler Walton,Read more

Sam Folarin scored in the third minute of added time to rescue a point for Harrogate in a 3-3 draw at Accrington. Harrogate had led twice through James Daly and Ellis Taylor but entered stoppage time trailing after goals from Tyler Walton, Jimmy Knowles …Read more

Twenty-two venues participated in a community music event which saw talented artists perform, attracting music lovers from across the borough. Artists performed a range of genres from heavy rock to acoustic and DJ sets in pubs and bars for the Hyndburn Sound Music Festival 2024 at the beginning of this month.Read more

Police were called to Spring Street following reports of “suspicious circumstances” on Thursday. Officers entered the building and discovered around 150 cannabis plants spread across the property, all of which were seized. Did you know with a Digital …Read more

A MOTORIST who caused a crash which killed one of his best friends after stealing a hire car and driving it at nearly four times the speed limitRead more

A man who a killed “loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend” after his car smashed into a tree in Accrington has been jailed.When did the fatal crash occur?A grey BMW 318i crashed into a tree at speed on Royds Avenue at around 9.Read more

A man who a killed “loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend” after his car smashed into a tree in Accrington has been jailed.Read more

MARRIED At First Sight star Luke Worley has revealed he’s SPLIT from new girlfriend just six months after going Instagram official. The 32-year-old, who appeared on the E4 show last year, isRead more