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Accrington Academy sees students off to university to study a variety of subjects from Computer Science to Law. Students also secure places at local Lancashire universities.Read more

I am delighted with this year’s excellent set of A-level results. "It has been a joy to witness the elation amongst so many students who have surpassed our high expectations.     "Our students deserve all the praise and acclaim that they will receive and I wish them well,Read more

The school said it achieved virtually a 100 per cent pass rate and the vast majority of students secured the top A*- C gradesRead more

Highlights of the Carabao Cup first round match between Tranmere Rovers and Accrington Stanley. Watch Next. Port Vale skipper Garrity gives visitors… Watch NowRead more

Highlights of the Carabao Cup first round match between Tranmere Rovers and Accrington Stanley.Read more

Highlights of the Carabao Cup first round match between Tranmere Rovers and Accrington Stanley. Watch Next. Kettlewell claims 'moral victory' from R… Watch NowRead more

Highlights of the Carabao Cup first round match between Tranmere Rovers and Accrington Stanley. Watch Next. Wigan 1-1 Barnsley (2-4 pens) Watch NowRead more

Firefighters remain at the scene of a landfill site blaze in Accrington which broke out on Sunday evening (August 11). Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) said four crews from Hyndburn, Blackburn and Leyland were called to the incident on Whinney Hill Road shortly before 7pm.Read more

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An Accrington nightclub could be stripped of its licence following an increase in incidents causing issues for the police. Several meetings have already taken place between the management at Dodge, in Warner Street, and the police and an action plan was …Read more

An Accrington nightclub could be stripped of its licence following an increase in incidents causing issues for the police. Several meetings have already taken place between the management at Dodge …Read more

Accrington nightclub Dodge could be stripped of its licence following an increase in incidents causing issues for the police.Read more

Firefighters remain at the scene of a landfill site blaze in Accrington which broke out on Sunday evening (August 11). Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) said four crews from Hyndburn, Blackburn and Leyland were called to the incident on Whinney …Read more

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The founder of Protect says he had been unhappy at incidents, unrelated to the group, in Stoke-on-Trent and in Birmingham where Muslim men had shown up with weapons, saying it was a central rule of Protect that people neither turn up with weapons or with face coverings.Read more

Luke Molyneux rocket puts Doncaster ahead again against Accrington Stanley.Read more

Luke Molyneux rocket puts Doncaster ahead again against Accrington Stanley.Read more

Luke Molyneux rocket puts Doncaster ahead again against Accrington Stanley.Read more

Grant McCann admits Doncaster have already hit a milestone this season after an opening day 4-1 victory over Accrington. Rovers secured their first home win on the opening day of a campaign for two decades courtesy of Luke Molyneux’s brace and goals from Jordan Gibson and Billy Sharp.Read more

Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Doncaster Rovers and Accrington Stanley. Watch Next ‘Plenty more business to be done&#… Watch NowRead more

Jordan Gibson gets Doncaster's third against Accrington Stanley! Watch NextRead more

Jordan Gibson gets Doncaster's third against Accrington Stanley!Read more

Jordan Gibson gets Doncaster's third against Accrington Stanley!Read more

Tyler Walton header levels for Accrington Stanley just after half-time against Doncaster Rovers.Read more

Tyler Walton header levels for Accrington Stanley just after half-time against Doncaster Rovers.Read more

Tyler Walton header levels for Accrington Stanley just after half-time against Doncaster Rovers.Read more

Doncaster got their League Two campaign off to a blistering start as they thumped Accrington 4-1 at the Eco-Power Stadium. Manager Grant McCann made the title the primary goal for his side after …Read more

Luke Molyneux gives Doncaster the lead against Accrington Stanley.Read more

Luke Molyneux gives Doncaster the lead against Accrington Stanley.Read more

Luke Molyneux gives Doncaster the lead against Accrington Stanley.Read more

Luke Molyneux gives Doncaster the lead against Accrington Stanley.Read more

Hundreds of people gathered at Accrington Cemetery and Crematorium to say farewell to tragic Oswaldtwistle teenager Jay Slater.Read more

Hundreds of people gathered at Accrington Cemetery and Crematorium to say farewell to tragic Oswaldtwistle teenager Jay Slater.Read more

The sound of drum and bass filled the chapel at Accrington Cemetery as Jay Slater's coffin was returned to a horse-drawn carriage before being taken to his final resting place this morning (August 10). Led by his family, a sea of well-wishers all followed to say farewell at his graveside.Read more

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The funeral for British teenager Jay Slater, who died while on holiday on Tenerife, will be held in Accrington, Lancashire on Saturday. Well-wishers who attend the service have been asked to wear something blue in his memory.Read more

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The body of the teenager was found one month after he disappeared on Tenerife after attending a music festival. | ITV News GranadaRead more

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Pubgoers embraced and shook hands with demonstrators as they staged a peaceful march through Accrington town centre.Read more

Accrington, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield, Birmingham, Oldham, Brighton and London all saw waves of peaceful protesters reclaiming "our streets" in a powerful retort to previous days of extremist violence, with other smaller counter protests …Read more

In the mid 1980s major changes were taking place in Accrington town centre. This photo from July 1985 show demolition work around the area known as Bull Bridge, beneath the town’s impressive railway viaduct. Old factory buildings and cottages were being …Read more

THE person responsible for putting up gates across an Accrington public footpath has been given a month to remove them or they will be taken down at his or her expense. The leader of Hyndburn Council Cllr Munsif Dad has been trying to find out who is …Read more

Pubgoers embraced and shook hands with demonstrators as they staged a peaceful march through Accrington town centre.Read more

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Haddi Malik, 25, joined a peaceful march in Accrington, Lancashire, walking between two mosques in the town to counter a potential right-wing march. Mr Malik told the BBC it was a "massive" moment when pubgoers came up to some of the people marching and …Read more

Pubgoers embraced and shook hands with demonstrators as they staged a peaceful march through Accrington town centre.Read more

Pubgoers in Accrington have been pictured "embracing" members of the Muslim community in a show of unity during a counter-protest march through Accrington. Dozens of people defiantly took to the streets tonight (August 7) as earlier reports of a planned 'far-right' protest failed to materialise.Read more

Planned protests are set to be seen on the streets of Blackpool, Preston, Blackburn and Accrington this evening. Following disorder and riots across the country this week more planned protests are said to be happening in Lancashire from 8pm tonight.Read more

Planned protests are set to be seen on the streets of Blackpool, Preston, Blackburn and Accrington this evening.Read more

Accrington Stanley has become the first EFL club to net a maximum £100,000 grant from the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund in the latest round of funding awards to boost football community projects across England and Wales.Read more

Accrington Stanley are one of seven EFL club community organisations to receive a total of £284,000-worth of grants from the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations FundRead more

Accrington Stanley are one of seven EFL club community organisations to receive a total of £284,000-worth of grants from the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations FundRead more

With the EFL due to get underway this weekend, Accrington Stanleys Connor OBrien and Alex Henderson are thrilled to be representing their hometown club in League Two this season.Read more

With the EFL due to get underway this weekend, Accrington Stanley's Connor O'Brien and Alex Henderson are thrilled to be representing their hometown club in League Two this season.Read more

An Accrington shopping centre has closed its doors early today due to fears of a far-right protest happening in the town. Accrington Arndale released a statement on Facebook yesterday which said: "We have been made aware of a far right protest scheduled to take place tomorrow (Wednesday August 7).Read more

Pubgoers embraced demonstrators as they staged a peaceful march through Accrington town centre. A video shared on social media showed members of the Gausia Rizvia Jamia Masjid & Islamic Centre marching down Blackburn Road. A woman stood outside The Stanley …Read more

A mosque in Accrington has urged its members not to engage with a planned far-right protest in the town tomorrow (August 7).Read more

One night she came face to face with her mother in Accrington town centre during a night out with other family members. Melissa turned on her mother, becoming aggressive towards her and shouting abuse towards her. The prosecution said she then attacked her …Read more

An Accrington law firm specialising in immigration is set to be the target of a planned far-right protest on Wednesday evening.Read more

Two Lancashire takeaways have been prosecuted for failing to protect customers with potentially fatal allergies.Read more

Debbie is currently organising her son's funeral service, which is set to take place next Saturday at Accrington Cemetery Chapel. She has requested that mourners honour Jay by wearing something blue. A heartfelt obituary released on behalf of Jay's family …Read more

Scammers have targeted the funeral of Jay Slater offering access to an apparent livestream of the funeral, in what is being described as more 'vile trolling'. | ITV News GranadaRead more

A list of planned protests targeting immigration clinics and lawyers has been shared. Amongst those listed include an office based on Whalley Road in Accrington. It had been listed as ‘Blackburn’ by mistake. In Preston, another office on Church Street …Read more

Accrington Stanley was awarded the money in the latest round of funding awards to boost football community projects across England and Wales. The club is one of seven to receive much-needed cash in the second round of awards since the fund was launched …Read more

Diana Vickers entertained crowds after power cut on Edinburgh Fringe opening day disrupted the performance of her new show.Read more

Accrington Stanley was awarded the money in the latest round of funding awards to boost football community projects across England and Wales. The club is one of seven to receive much-needed cash in the second round of awards since the fund was launched …Read more

LBT Global, a charity working with the family, say they have been inundated with reports of these scams which have been popping up online.Read more

Jay Slater 's heartbroken family has announced a new fundraiser as a GoFundMe page inches towards £75,000. The apprentice bricklayer's relatives have made an emotional plea for donations to charity LBT Global, which has been supporting Mr Slater's relatives.Read more

Jay Slater, 19 from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, went missing on 17 June while on holiday with friends in Tenerife. Following an extensive search his body was eventually found.Read more

Online trolls have attempted to scam people out of money by setting up fake live streams to Jay Slater's funeral, which is due to be held on Saturday at Accrington Cemetery Chapel.Read more

JAY Slater’s funeral is being targeted by “vile trolls” and scammers looking to profit off the teen’s death, a charity working with the family say. The shocking move hasRead more

Tragic teenager Jay Slater's family have started a new fundraiser as they announced emotional details of the 19-year-old's funeral following their return from TenerifeRead more

The RSPCA’s Lancashire East Branch hopes dog owners and their canine companions will once again support its annual fundraising walk as it returns for the third year at Towneley Park at noon on Sunday, August 18th. All proceeds will go towards caring for the animals at the branch’s busy rehoming centre near Accrington.Read more

A total of £284,000 was paid out in the latest round of funding. Community organisations run by six other clubs – Rotherham United, Stevenage, Walsall, Crawley Town, Watford and Notts County – were also successful with their bids.Read more

Stanley are the first EFL club to net the maximum grant of £100,000 in the latest round of funding from the programme that aims to boost football community projects across England and Wales.Read more

League Two club Accrington Stanley have received a £100,000 grant from the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. The Accrington Stanley Community Trust will use the funding to finance a new small-sided 3G pitch at their Stanley Sports Hub facility.Read more

Stanley are the first EFL club to net the maximum grant of £100,000 in the latest round of funding from the programme that aims to boost football community projects across England and Wales.Read more

Stanley are the first EFL club to net the maximum grant of £100,000 in the latest round of funding from the programme that aims to boost football community projects across England and Wales.Read more

League Two club Accrington Stanley have received a £100,000 grant from the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. The Accrington Stanley Community Trust will use the funding to finance a new small-sided 3G pitch at their Stanley Sports Hub facility.Read more

The "celebration of life service" is to take place at Accrington Cemetery Chapel prior to interment. Floral tributes will come from the family but "if anyone would like to bring a single rose to place with Jay, they are more than welcome", his relatives …Read more

The Artisan Bakers is set to open a stall at Burnley Market this weekend. The stall will open on the balcony of the market hall, on August 10, at 9am. It will packed with a full rRead more

Mourners attending the funeral of teenager Jay Slater, who tragically fell to his death while on holiday in Tenerife, have been asked to wear a specific colour as a 'celebration' of his life.Read more

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All times are UK and subject to change. BBC is not responsible for any changes.Read more

Following an intensive 29-day search, Slater's body was found by a mountain rescue team on July 15 in Rural de Teno Park. His body was flown back to the UK this week in preparation for his funeral. Investigator and TV personality Mark Williams-Thomas, who helped investigate Slater's disappearance, revealed the details of his funeral on … Read more

Well-wishers who attend his funeral on 10 August at Accrington Cemetery Chapel have been asked to wear something blue in his memory. Mr Slater had attended the NRG music festival with two friends before his disappearance and his last known location was the …Read more

The body of the apprentice bricklayer, whose disappearance on the Canary Island while attending a music festival sparked an extensive search, was returned to the UK last week.Read more

Now that his body has been repatriated, his funeral will take place at Accrington Crematorium on August 10. Neighbours had tied blue ribbons to railings as a show of support when Jay, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, first vanished on June 17, with his …Read more

A post-mortem examination found the 19-year-old died of traumatic head injuries, consistent with a fall from height.Read more

Mourners attending the funeral of Jay Slater have been asked to wear blue as a tribute to his life and bring a single rose to place on his coffin. The 19 year old's body was discovered following an extensive search operation on the Spanish island after he went missing.Read more

I was paranoid she would walk into the road.” Hoping a fresh start would help Chloe’s recovery, the family upped and moved to Accrington. Chloe was placed on new types of medication and her condition appeared to improve. “She seemed to be making …Read more

Jay Slater's funeral will be held in Accrington after his body was repatriated to the UK from Tenerife, and his family have now asked that mourners attending wear a certain colourRead more

With his family finally able to grieve, they have asked well-wishers to wear blue in his memory during his funeral, described as a ‘celebration of life’, at Accrington Crematorium on August 10. Neighbours had tied blue ribbons to railings as a show of …Read more

Jay Slater's devastated mum has revealed she has returned home to Britain with his body – 19 days after he was found following a month-long search. Debbie Duncan, 55, made the heaRead more

A growing list of historic churches facing demolition have been made available to the highest bidder – these are the offersRead more

Jay Slater's family say his funeral will be a "celebration" of his life. The body of the 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, was returned to the UK from Tenerife last week.Read more

Dominic Smithers is LADbible's Editorial Lead. After graduating from the University of Leeds with a degree in French and History, he went on to write for the Manchester Evening News, the Accrington Observer and the Macclesfield Express.Read more