Accrington woman one of the 'UK's best' bodybuilders
An Accrington woman who only started lifting weights four years ago has finished runner-up at bodybuilding’s BNBF British Finals.Read more
An Accrington woman who only started lifting weights four years ago has finished runner-up at bodybuilding’s BNBF British Finals.Read more
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AN East Lancashire garage owner can stay in business after councillors overturned their officers' recommendation to reject a backdatedRead more
Kristian King has been jailed after a theft from a motor vehicle and numerous shoplifting offences in Accrington.Read more
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The M65 is one of the major cross-Lancashire Routes connecting Burnley and towns in the West including Blackburn, Accrington and Darwen. The incident has been ongoing since 4am between J8 (A56) at Accrington to J10 A671 Cavalry Way in (Burnley/Padiham).Read more
A council has said it is disappointed and has issued a warning to drivers using an Accrington bus lane illegally.Read more
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Michael Flynn was relieved to see his Cheltenham side come back from a goal down to defeat Accrington 2-1. Second-half goals from Manni Norkett and Ryan Bowman completed the turnaround after Dara Costelloe’s opener for Stanley,Read more
Second-half goals from Manni Norkett and Ryan Bowman helped Cheltenham hit back from behind to defeat bottom side Accrington 2-1.Read more
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Second-half goals from Manni Norkett and Ryan Bowman helped Cheltenham hit back from behind to defeat bottom side Accrington 2-1. Accrington had taken a deserved lead six minutes before half-time through Dara Costelloe,Read more
Cheltenham Town play Accrington Stanley at home in League Two on Tuesday evening (7.45pm). The Robins are looking to bounce back from Saturday's 2-0 defeat by Fleetwood Town at the EV Charger Points Stadium.Read more
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Councillors have been recommended to reject plans for the continued use of the lower ground floor and yard of a domestic home as a repair garage.Read more
Nadeem Ahmed, who grew up in Lancashire and now lives in London, has written 'The Travel Adventures of Momo and Coco', 10 short bedtime stories.Read more
Nadeem Ahmed, who grew up in Lancashire and now lives in London, has written 'The Travel Adventures of Momo and Coco', 10 short bedtime stories.Read more
Nadeem Ahmed, who grew up in Lancashire and now lives in London, has written 'The Travel Adventures of Momo and Coco', 10 short bedtime stories.Read more
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Wimbledon confirmed on Wednesday that the club's home game against Accrington Stanley had been called off, after attempts to find an alternative venue had proved fruitless.Read more
Wimbledon confirmed on Wednesday that the club's home game against Accrington Stanley had been called off, after attempts to find an alternative venue had proved fruitless.Read more
John also goes by the name JJ. “John, 15, was reported missing on 10th September and is believed to have links to Blackpool, Lytham, Preston and Accrington. “John is 5ft 8in tall, of slim build, with brown hair and a fringe. He was last seen wearing an …Read more
Non-League outfit AFC Telford have appealed for help from fans after recent adverse weather left the pitch under water. The seventh-tier club shared devastating pictures of the damage inflicted toRead more
Oktoberfest is returning next month featuring Bavarian-themed entertainment, including beer steins and live music from a fun Bavarian Oompah band. Accrington Stanley have announced the return of their popular event, which will take place on Friday, October 18 at Coley’s.Read more
The officers have been deployed to Accrington town centre over the course of the evening of Friday September 27 as part of what police call “Operation Centurion.” This will also involve engaging with the community and with people running businesses …Read more
A loved and well-respected judo coach from Accrington has died at the age of 71, the sport’s national governing body has announced.Read more
The development of a new Aldi store in Accrington is still going ahead, the company has said, despite no sign of work for over a year.Read more
More than 100 cannabis plants have been discovered at a house in Accrington . Police found the electricity had been bypassed at the property near Adelaide Street. A male from the Manchester area has been arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation. Police said he was also wanted as a result of a court warrant.Read more
Whalley Road is closed between the junctions with Wyresdale Avenue and Talbot Road due to the crash. Police are on the scene assessing the situation and have urged drivers to avoid the area. A police spokesperson said: "We anticipate that the road will be closed for a short amount of time whilst we clear the … Read more
Players from Accrington Stanley handed out replica shirts to year three students from 41 schools. Children also had the opportunity to visit the ground and meet players and staff.Read more
Wimbledon confirmed on Wednesday that the club's home game against Accrington Stanley had been called off, after attempts to find an alternative venue had proved fruitless.Read more
Wimbledon confirmed on Wednesday that the club's home game against Accrington Stanley had been called off, after attempts to find an alternative venue had proved fruitless.Read more
Wimbledon confirmed on Wednesday that the club's home game against Accrington Stanley had been called off, after attempts to find an alternative venue had proved fruitless.Read more
Wimbledon confirmed on Wednesday that the club's home game against Accrington Stanley had been called off, after attempts to find an alternative venue had proved fruitless.Read more
Wimbledon confirmed on Wednesday that the club's home game against Accrington Stanley had been called off, after attempts to find an alternative venue had proved fruitless.Read more
Wimbledon confirmed on Wednesday that the club's home game against Accrington Stanley had been called off, after attempts to find an alternative venue had proved fruitless.Read more
Wimbledon confirmed on Wednesday that the club's home game against Accrington Stanley had been called off, after attempts to find an alternative venue had proved fruitless.Read more
AFC Wimbledon’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Accrington on Saturday has been postponed after the hosts were unable to secure a viable alternative venue. The sides were scheduled to meet at the Cherry Red Records Stadium, which was hit by flooding on …Read more
AFC Wimbledon’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Accrington on Saturday has been postponed after the hosts were unable to secure a viable alternative venue. The sides were scheduled to meet at the Cherry Red Records Stadium, which was hit by flooding on …Read more
Wimbledon confirmed on Wednesday that the club's home game against Accrington Stanley had been called off, after attempts to find an alternative venue had proved fruitless.Read more
Wimbledon confirmed on Wednesday that the club's home game against Accrington Stanley had been called off, after attempts to find an alternative venue had proved fruitless.Read more
Wimbledon confirmed on Wednesday that the club's home game against Accrington Stanley had been called off, after attempts to find an alternative venue had proved fruitless.Read more
AFC Wimbledon’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Accrington on Saturday has been postponed after the hosts were unable to secure a viable alternative venue.The sides were scheduled to meet at the Cherry Red Records Stadium,Read more
An Enlighten Trail will be launched at the event – a free Augmented Reality (AR) trail of historic images of Accrington, which can be easily accessed through mobile phones. There will also be …Read more
A Lancashire town is set to be transformed this October as a magnificent light show takes centre stage. ‘Enlighten’ will welcome some of the most incredible UK artists to Accrington, with art installations and performances to savour.Read more
A popular firework display in Accrington is set to return for its seventh year. Accrington Stanley's firework display will return to the Wham Stadium on Sunday, November 3. Sponsored by Hyndburn Borough Council,Read more
Accrington Stanley's firework display will return to the Wham Stadium on Sunday, November 3. Sponsored by Hyndburn Borough Council, the event will get underway at 5pm and end at 10pm. The firework display will take place at approximately 7:30pm.Read more
AFC Wimbledon have been forced to postpone Saturday’s League Two fixture against Accrington Stanley after failing to secure a replacement ground to stage the match.Read more
AFC Wimbledon's League Two match with Accrington Stanley is postponed as an alternative venue to host the fixture could not be found.Read more
AFC Wimbledon's League Two match with Accrington Stanley is postponed as an alternative venue to host the fixture could not be found.Read more
AFC Wimbledon's League Two match with Accrington Stanley is postponed as an alternative venue to host the fixture could not be found.Read more
AFC Wimbledon's League Two match with Accrington Stanley is postponed as an alternative venue to host the fixture could not be found.Read more
AFC Wimbledon’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Accrington on Saturday has been postponed after the hosts were unable to secure a viable alternative venue. The sides were scheduled to meet at the Cherry Red Records Stadium,Read more
AFC Wimbledon’s League Two clash against Accrington Stanley has been postponed after it was not possible to secure an alternative host stadium following the extensive flooding at Plough Lane.Read more
AFC Wimbledon's League Two match with Accrington Stanley is postponed as an alternative venue to host the fixture could not be found.Read more
DanceSyndrome was commissioned by NHS England to create some short, informational videos about how people with learning disabilities canRead more
More than 1,000 Year 11 students from schools across Hyndburn will attend a special Futures Event at Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium onRead more
St Anne’s and St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School is working with Accrington and Rossendale College students to develop their siteRead more
Proposals to 'twin' Accrington with a city in Western Ukraine look set to be formally adopted tomorrow, Thursday.Read more
AFC Wimbledon’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Accrington on Saturday has been postponed after the hosts were unable to secure a viable alternative venue. The sides were scheduled to meet at the …Read more
Two of Lancashire’s oldest sight loss charities are set to merge in order to sustain and improve services for blind and partially sighted people.Read more
Two of Lancashire’s oldest sight loss charities are set to merge in order to sustain and improve services for blind and partially sighted people.Read more
Two of Lancashire’s oldest sight loss charities are set to merge in order to sustain and improve services for blind and partially sighted people.Read more
The match, which was set to kick off at 7.45pm on Tuesday, will now be rescheduled. AFC Wimbledon will be back in action on Saturday at home to Accrington Stanley in a 3pm kick-off, should the flooding at their stadium subside sufficiently. Newcastle host …Read more
Oasis and Knebworth, The Beatles and The Cavern Club, music is full of iconic acts-venue combos, but Accrington Cricket Club and aRead more
Oasis and Knebworth, The Beatles and The Cavern Club, music is full of iconic acts-venue combos, but Accrington Cricket Club and a seven-time chart-topping singer aren’t the most usual of musical coupRead more
Oasis and Knebworth, The Beatles and The Cavern Club, music is full of iconic acts-venue combos, but Accrington Cricket Club and a seven-time chart-topping singer aren’t the most usual of musical couplings. Add in a DJ set from a member of one of recent …Read more
SAINTS have appointed Accrington Stanley’s Duncan Fearnhead as their new academy manager, the Daily Echo understands. Fearnhead, 37, has been academy manager at Accrington Stanley since 2021 and will now assist academy director Andy Goldie at Staplewood …Read more
A remarkable new sculpture pays tribute to the town's 585 soldiers who died at the Somme.Read more
Accrington boss John Doolan rued a mad five minutes at the end of a game where his side seemed to be coasting to victory only to draw 2-2 at home against Port Vale.Read more
A sculpture showing two World War 1 soldiers created by John Everiss sits at the centre of the garden at St James Church.Read more
A sculpture showing two World War 1 soldiers created by John Everiss sits at the centre of the garden at St James Church.Read more
A sculpture showing two World War 1 soldiers created by John Everiss sits at the centre of the garden at St James Church.Read more
Phil Bowers & Phil Sproson on Vale's late point at Accrington Stanley, plus hear from manager Darren MooreRead more
The steel sculpture shows two soldiers, one of whom is wounded, walking together and honours the hundreds of men from East Lancashire who formed the Accrington Pals army unit and who were killed in the 1916 Battle of the Somme.Read more
Port Vale manager Darren Moore praised his side’s “fighting attitude” after two last-gasp goals secured a point with a 2-2 draw at winless Accrington. Stanley seemed to be coasting when Shaun Whalley curled a strike into the far corner of the net on 29 minutes.Read more
Port Vale scored two late goals to deny Accrington their first win of the League Two season with a 2-2 draw at the Wham Stadium. First-half goals from Shaun Whalley and Donald Love put Stanley in charge but Jayden Stockley’s 90th-minute header and substitute Antwoine Hackford’sRead more
Port Vale scored two late goals to deny Accrington their first win of the League Two season with a 2-2 draw at the Wham Stadium.Read more
Port Vale scored two late goals to deny Accrington their first win of the League Two season with a 2-2 draw at the Wham Stadium.Read more
Port Vale scored two late goals to deny Accrington their first win of the League Two season with a 2-2 draw at the Wham Stadium. First-half goals from Shaun Whalley and Donald Love put Stanley in …Read more
Manager: John Doolan Formation: 5 – 4 – 1 Manager: Darren Moore Formation: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1 League Two All competitions All competitions All competitions Accrington Stanley are unbeaten across their last four league games against Port Vale (W3 D1), scoring 2 …Read more
A steel sculpture commissioned to honour the 585 soldiers from Accrington who were killed or injured during a single World War One battle is set to be unveiled.Read more
A steel sculpture commissioned to honour the 585 soldiers from Accrington who were killed or injured during a single World War One battle is set to be unveiled.Read more
A statue, that is said to have brought some people to tears, is set to be unveiled today at an official ceremony.Read more
The Cardboard Box Company which raised £13,634 topped the list of businesses that took part in the East Lancs Hospice Corporate Challenge.Read more
Manager: John Doolan Formation: 5 – 4 – 1 Manager: Darren Moore Formation: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1 League Two All competitions All competitions All competitions Accrington Stanley are unbeaten across their last four league games against Port Vale (W3 D1), scoring 2 …Read more
Port Vale score two late goals to deny Accrington their first win of the League Two season with a draw at the Wham Stadium.Read more
Manager: John Doolan Formation: 5 – 4 – 1 Manager: Darren Moore Formation: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1 League Two All competitions All competitions All competitions Accrington Stanley are unbeaten across their last four league games against Port Vale (W3 D1), scoring 2 …Read more
A statue, that is said to have brought some people to tears, is set to be unveiled today at an official ceremony.Read more
League Two: Accrington Stanley v Port Vale & Chesterfield v Cheltenham Town (12:30 BST) – nine other matches kick-off at 15:00 BSTRead more
Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner calls for stronger laws on e-bikes and e-scooters. PCC Clive Grunshaw’s campaign follows the death of an 86-year-old Burnley grandad, Bart O’Hare, who was hit by an e-bike in Accrington Road earlier this year.Read more
Lancashire Police were called to reports of an assault on an emergency worker on Broadway in Accrington at around 8.30pm on May 7. Paramedics attending to Rebecca Stevenson, 26, of Nelson Street, Accrington, had potatoes and other objects thrown at them.Read more
An Accrington woman has been jailed after she threw potatoes and sprayed aerosol cans at paramedics who were helping her.Read more
A woman who sprayed aerosol at two paramedics before throwing potatoes at them in Accrington has been jailed. Police were called to reports two emergency workers had been assaulted on Broadway at around 8.30pm on May 7. Rebecca Stevenson had thrown potatoes and other objects at the paramedics before spraying aerosol at them.Read more
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Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)Read more
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)Read more
Stockport are 11-4 to win back-to-back promotions while Orient are no bigger than 9-2 to be relegated, but five-match form can be pretty unreliable. At the end of August last year, Portsmouth and Derby were beneath the playoff spots but finished first and second, while Port Vale, a point above them in sixth place, ended … Read more
Accrington Stanley have announced the return of their extremely popular Oktoberfest event, which will take place at the club's world class hospitality venue.Read more