Jess Glynne has a message for fans before her gig at iMEP Music Festival in Lancashire this weekend
Pop star Jess Glynne is heading to Lancashire this weekend and she has posted a message to fans ahead of the gig.Read more
Pop star Jess Glynne is heading to Lancashire this weekend and she has posted a message to fans ahead of the gig.Read more
Businesses have been battling against each other for a common cause – to raise the most amount of money possible for East Lancashire Hospice. Over the last four months, 18 incredible businesses have raised over £36,Read more
Check out how to watch Accrington Stanley v Port Vale in League Two, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.Read more
Alan Dudman landed a 7/1 treble last weekend and he has two multiples for this Saturday in the EFL with 11/1 and 7/1 accasRead more
We have gathered the messages posted this week in one place. To see the full list of death notices, in memoriams, and birthday memoriams, then please visit the Accrington section in Funeral Notices online. You can search by names, date range, and filter by …Read more
The full line-up has been announced for the eagerly anticipated iMEP Music Festival, which takes place in Accrington this Saturday. Headlined by Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Jess Glynne, the action will get underway at 6pm. Priority entry and VIP …Read more
A man in his 60s was robbed at a Texaco garage just moments after withdrawing cash from an ATM. Police said the incident happened on the forecourt of the garage on Hyndburn Road in Accrington at around 5.Read more
Pupils at an Accrington primary school are going quackers for their new school pet/mascot Des the Duck. St Anne’s and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School has taken on Des so that children can watch him grow and learn more about the species.Read more
Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith met with business leaders from across her constituency at a recent meeting held in Accrington.Read more
Pupils at an Accrington primary school are going quackers for their new school pet/mascot Des the Duck. St Anne’s and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School has taken on Des so that children can watch him grow and learn more about the species.Read more
Ms Smith revealed she has recently been appointed a National Mission Champion for Opportunity, and Vice Chair of the Growth group. Ms Smith, who took Hyndburn for Labour from Conservative incumbent Sara Britcliffe at the General Election,Read more
Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith met with business leaders from across her constituency at a recent meeting held in Accrington.Read more
Relegation from League Two means dropping out of the English football league altogether. When clubs make the dreaded drop, it can take years to remerge and it can involve financial turmoil.Read more
Police are searching for two men in connection with a robbery in Accrington last month. The incident took place around 5:40am on August 9 at the Texaco garage on Hyndburn Road. A man in his 60s had money taken from him whilst using an ATM on the forecourt. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts has … Read more
Notts County midfielder Curtis Edwards is likely to be sidelined "until around Christmas" as he faces surgery on a recent injury.Read more
Accrington Stanley is set to resemble the beer halls of Bavaria next month as the annual German celebration Oktoberfest comes back to the region.Read more
Jess Glynne is among the global superstars set to take to the stage in Accrington this Saturday at the highly anticipated iMEP Music Festival. The festival will take place on September 21 at the iMEP Arena – home of Accrington Cricket Club – and will be …Read more
Marcus Rashford did extra training sessions during the international break, with the results clear to see in his improved displays for Man Utd and three goals in his last two gamesRead more
Accrington Stanley is set to resemble the beer halls of Bavaria next month as the annual German celebration Oktoberfest comes back to the region.Read more
Officers have launched an appeal for a wanted man who has links to Blackpool, Accrington and Burnley. Kevin Doherty is wanted on recall to prison. The 28-year-old wears glasses and is described as 6ft 2in tall, of medium build, with short, dark brown hair.Read more
Officers have launched an appeal for a wanted man who has links to Blackpool, Accrington and Burnley. Kevin Doherty is wanted on recall to prison. The 28-year-old wears glasses and is described as 6ft 2in tall, of medium build, with short, dark brown hair.Read more
Heritage buildings in Accrington are set to be transformed this October as a magnificent light show takes centre stage.Read more
Heritage buildings in Accrington are set to be transformed this October as a magnificent light show takes centre stage.Read more
Cheryl Hindle had been advising Dean Holmes since his arrival at Kirkham, where he was an inmate between September 2021 and May 2022.Read more
Marcus Rashford has been working with a private football coach away from Manchester United, with the forward and his coach sharing videos of the intense trainingRead more
I always want to know so much and when it comes to having Ged, John, Faz (Rawson) – people who I have previously worked with – it makes it 10 times easier,” the youngster told BBC Radio Lancashire. “Asking questions of Seamus (Conneely) and Shaun (Whalley) makes it so much easier as well because they … Read more
Following Robyn will be Liverpool-based boy band, The Kairos, at 7pm. Having recently performed at the Lytham Festival, and as heard on BBC Radio 1 and Radio X, the band are currently embarking on their UK headline tour.Read more
A cannabis farm has been found in a quiet Accrington street after a police raid. Officers seized a total of 58 plants from the property on Jacob Street, near to the town centre, in the early hours of Monday morning (September 16). No arrests have been …Read more
Police descended on Jacob Street in the early hours of the morning. 58 cannabis plants were found in a property. Police patrols are being stepped up in the area and anyone with fuRead more
A cannabis farm has been found in a quiet Accrington street after a police raid. Officers seized a total of 58 plants from the property on Jacob Street, near to the town centre, in the early hours of Monday morning (September 16). No arrests have been reported.Read more
Wanderers youngster Nelson Khumbeni is enjoying his loan at Accrington Stanley despite a tough start to the League Two campaign. Khumbeni headed to the Wham Stadium on a season-long loan over the summer in the search of regular minutes. The 21-year-old has …Read more
Police descended on Jacob Street in the early hours of the morning. Police patrols are being stepped up in the area and anyone with further information has been asked to get in touch with officers. A police spokesperson said: “58 cannabis plants were found in a property on Jacob Street, Accrington in the early hours … Read more
Accrington Stanley’s popular firework display is set to return to the Wham Stadium in its seventh consecutive year.Read more
The event will take place on November 3 and will get underway from 5pm until 10pm, with the fireworks display taking place at approximately 7.30pm. Warren Eastham, commercial director at Accrington Stanley,Read more
Baxenden girl set for success as she raises money to compete at an international Ju Jitsu tournament in Germany.Read more
All the upcoming live football on Sky Sports and Sky Sports+ including Premier League, EFL, WSL, Bundesliga and the Carabao Cup… See all the live football on Sky by competition in our TV guide and listings. Millwall vs Luton – Championship, kick-off 12.30pmRead more
JOHN Doolan admitted his side did not do the basics well enough as Stanley slipped to another late defeat at home – this time going down 1-0Read more
A 10-year-old boy was crushed to death by a quadbike after taking the vehicle without his parents' permission after school, an inquest heard. Thomas Bull died in hospital after the bike tipped over and left him trapped underneath it on his family's farm.Read more
Teams from Bramwell House in Blackburn and Crossroads in Accrington will be taking part in the Salvation Army’s annual football tournament.Read more
Teams from Bramwell House in Blackburn and Crossroads in Accrington will be taking part in the Salvation Army’s annual football tournament.Read more
Graham McGarry and Peter Morse on Crewe Alex's away victory to Accrington StanleyRead more
Zac Williams scored five minutes from time to make it three successive league wins for Crewe with a 1-0 victory at Accrington. Williams fired home at the far post from Ryan Cooney's cross as …Read more
Zac Williams scored five minutes from time to make it three successive league wins for Crewe with a 1-0 victory at Accrington.Read more
Boss Lee Bell admitted Crewe were not at their best but praised Zac Williams for his late goal which secured a 1-0 win at Accrington. Williams scored in the 85th minute, getting on the end of Ryan Cooney’s cross,Read more
Zac Williams scored five minutes from time to make it three successive league wins for Crewe with a 1-0 victory at Accrington. Williams fired home at the far post from Ryan Cooney’s cross as Stanley remain without a win this season.Read more
Manager: John Doolan Formation: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1 Manager: Lee Bell Formation: 3 – 4 – 2 – 1 League Two All competitions All competitions All competitions Accrington Stanley have lost just one of their last ten league games against Crewe Alexandra (W7 D2 …Read more
A band has been added to the roster for a music festival featuring global superstar Jess Glynne this month. The Kairos have been announced as the latest addition for the eagerly anticipated iMEP Music Festival on Saturday,Read more
Accrington Stanley manager John Doolan believes negativity from fans over the club's winless start does not help the team.Read more
Accrington Stanley manager John Doolan believes negativity from fans over the club's winless start does not help the team.Read more
A woman was caught with almost five grams of heroin inside a Kinder Egg when she was stopped by police. Bridget Roberts, 68, was stopped in Accrington on October 17, 2022, inside a car with a co-defendant.Read more
Former Pussycat Dolls singer Kimberly Wyatt will perform a DJ set at the iMEP Music Festival in Accrington this September. Kimberly found pop success as a member of one of the biggest selling girl groups of all time. With a string of global hits including …Read more
The police watchdog has launched an investigation into the death of a 53-year-old man who was killed by his own XL bully dog in Lancashire.Read more
Alex Henderson and Billy Crellin were among those who got minutes under their belt as Stanley kicked off the Central League Cup with a 1-1 draw against Bolton Wanderers B. Joe Toole’s volley looked to have secured all three points for Bolton until Lewis Rhodes’ slotted home from close range at the death.Read more
The stunning transformation of a town centre garden is due to be unveiled to the public. The completion of the revamped Accrington Pals Memorial Garden will be marked later this month with the unveiling of a specially-created new sculpture. The event will …Read more
THE final completion of the revamped Accrington Pals Memorial Garden will be marked later this month with the unveiling of a specially-createdRead more
In the early hours of the morning (September 10), at around 3am, a man was seen trying to enter through the back door of the property onRead more
Wanderers' B Team were seconds away from a winning start against a strong Accrington Stanley side in the Central League CupRead more
David Daintree was found dead at his home in Accrington, Lancashire, last month after he was reportedly mauled by his XL Bully, with an investigation now opened by the IOPCRead more
David Daintree, 53, was found dead at his home in Ashley Court, Accrington, after police received reports of a dog attacking someone insideRead more
The police watchdog has started an investigation following the death of a grandfather who was killed by his own XL bully dog. David Daintree, 53, was found dead at his home in Ashley Court, Accrington, Lancashire, after police received reports of a dog attacking someone inside the property.Read more
The death of a man killed by an XL bully dog is being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), an inquest has heard. David Daintree, 53, from Accrington, Lancashire, was mauled to death in his home on Ashley Court on 20 August.Read more
The death of a man killed by an XL bully dog is being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), an inquest has heard. David Daintree, 53, from Accrington, Lancashire, was mauled to death in his home on Ashley Court on 20 August.Read more
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An Accrington mental health residential home celebrated the opening of its new summer house with a garden party. Oswald House unveiled its new summer house known as ‘Shedquarters’ with a buffet and live music. The event brought together residents …Read more
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.Read more
Former Stanley man Andy Mangan is reportedly lined up for a shock move to Real Madrid as part of Carlo Ancelotti’s coaching staffRead more
Manager: Stuart Maynard Formation: 3 – 4 – 2 – 1 Manager: John Doolan Formation: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1 League Two All competitions All competitions All competitions Notts County have won just one of their last eight Football League games against Accrington Stanley …Read more
Manager: Stuart Maynard Formation: 3 – 4 – 2 – 1 Manager: John Doolan Formation: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1 League Two All competitions All competitions All competitions Notts County have won just one of their last eight Football League games against Accrington Stanley …Read more
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
Manager: Stuart Maynard Formation: 3 – 4 – 2 – 1 Manager: John Doolan Formation: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1 League Two All competitions All competitions All competitions Notts County have won just one of their last eight Football League games against Accrington Stanley …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
The manager Gary McSheffrey provides an updateRead more
Manager: Stuart Maynard Formation: 3 – 4 – 2 – 1 Manager: John Doolan Formation: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1 League Two All competitions All competitions All competitions Notts County have won just one of their last eight Football League games against Accrington Stanley …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
Stuart Maynard described Notts County's most recent victory as a classic "smash and grab" and the 43-year-old hailed his side's "grit" and "determination" to come away with three "incredible" points on the road.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
Manager: John Doolan Formation: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1 Manager: Dave Challinor Formation: 3 – 4 – 3 EFL Trophy All competitions All competitions All competitions Second Half begins Accrington Stanley 1, Stockport County 2.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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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
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