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
MANCHESTER UNITED youth prospect Radek Vitek has joined Austrian club Blau-Weiss Linz on a season-long loan. Vitek, 20, left Man Utd fans impressed with his pre-season efforts this summer, but hasRead 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
Read more: Irish rider killed during Manx Grand Prix qualifying session Read more: Ulster Rugby captain opens up on emotional return from brain haemorrhage His previous clubs included Accrington Stanley, Radcliffe and Curzon Ashton. Scott becomes the …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
BOSS Nelson Jardim has vowed to do whatever it takes for Newport County after ditching his favoured back four for wing-backs in the winRead more
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Build-up and all the interviews ahead of Harrogate Town, York City and Scarborough matchesRead more
Stanley were denied a first win of the season in the third minute of added time as Sam Folarin rescued a point for Harrogate. The visitors had led twice through James Daly and Ellis Taylor but entered stoppage time trailing after goals from Tyler Walton, Jimmy Knowles and Kelsey Mooney.Read more
Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver was left to rue his side’s overprotective approach to the second half of Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Accrington Stanley.Read 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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Harrogate manager Simon Weaver praised his front two as James Daly and Sam Folarin both found the net again in their thrilling 3-3 draw at Accrington in League Two. Daly, who scored in the Carabao Cup win at Lincoln on Tuesday,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.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 Town in a 3-3 draw at Accrington Stanley. Harrogate had led twice through James Daly and Ellis Taylor but entered stoppage time trailing after goals from Tyler Walton …Read more
Manager: John Doolan Formation: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1 Manager: Simon Weaver Formation: 3 – 4 – 2 – 1 League Two All competitions All competitions All competitions This will be just the third meeting in the EFL between Accrington Stanley and Harrogate Town …Read more
Manager: John Doolan Formation: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1 Manager: Simon Weaver Formation: 3 – 4 – 2 – 1 League Two All competitions All competitions All competitions This will be just the third meeting in the EFL between Accrington Stanley and Harrogate Town …Read more
Manager: John Doolan Formation: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1 Manager: Simon Weaver Formation: 3 – 4 – 2 – 1 League Two All competitions All competitions All competitions This will be just the third meeting in the EFL between Accrington Stanley and Harrogate Town …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
Simon Weaver has stressed that Harrogate Town will need to deliver the same level of performance as they did at League One Lincoln City in midweek if they want to leave Accrington Stanley with a result this Saturday.Read more
Accrington Stanley have signed Bolton Wanderers midfielder Nelson Khumbeni on a half-season loan deal. The Malawi-born 21-year-old worked under Stanley assistant Ged Brannan during a loan spell with Morecambe last season.Read more
"He eased me in and threw me in when he could, and he understood me as a person. I enjoyed him as a character so it was easy when he came calling for me to join Accrington." Manager John Doolan is excited to work with the youngster and believes he can have …Read more
Wanderers midfielder Nelson Khumbeni has joined League Two side Accrington Stanley on loan until January. Khumbeni was around the first team in pre-season and managed to get on the scoresheet against Chorley. The 21-year-old now links up with Ged Brannan …Read more
But Weaver’s reflections ahead of a Saturday’s league game at Accrington Stanley will include assessing whether Folarin and Daly should again lead the line after both scoring at Sincil Bank. "There's a lot of thinking goes off after each game and we …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
Influential midfielder George Thomson will miss Harrogate Town’s trip to Accrington Stanley due to a “mystery” achilles problem.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
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
Accrington Stanley have signed Bolton Wanderers midfielder Nelson Khumbeni on a half-season loan deal. The Malawi-born 21-year-old worked under Stanley assistant Ged Brannan during a loan spell with Morecambe last season. He could feature for Accrington …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
John Doolan says Stanley are "a young side that are learning" following their 3-0 defeat at Tranmere in the Carabao Cup. Harvey Saunders scored an early opener before Josh Williams doubled the lead courtesy of a wicked deflection.Read more
Tranmere eased into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 victory over League Two rivals Accrington at Prenton Park. The home side took the lead with their first attack when Harvey Saunders latched onto an Omari Patrick pass and slotted the ball under Michael Kelly from close range in theRead more
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Tranmere Rovers v Accrington Stanley in the League Cup.Read more
Tranmere eased into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 victory over League Two rivals Accrington at Prenton Park. The home side took the lead with their first attack when Harvey Saunders latched onto an Omari Patrick pass and slotted the ball …Read more
Match report to appear here. Manager: Nigel Adkins Formation: 4 – 4 – 2 Manager: John Doolan Formation: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1 League Cup All competitions All competitions All competitions Foul by Liam Coyle (Accrington Stanley). Attempt missed. Harvey Saunders …Read more
There were a few eyebrows raised when Josh Hmami arrived in the summer but the midfielder has already endeared himself to Linnets supporters. Hmami's high-energy style caught the eye as the Linnets made a winning start to the new National League North season with a 3-1 victory over Warrington Town on Saturday.Read more
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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
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
Accrington nightclub Dodge could be stripped of its licence following an increase in incidents causing issues for the police.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
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
Doncaster Rovers kicked off their third consecutive season in the fourth tier of English football with a statement victory over a lacklustre Accrington Stanley. Rovers demonstrated quality amongst their build-up play with some star-studded finishes by two dangerous wingers,Read more
Doncaster Rovers waltzed into the 2024/25 season with swagger reminiscent of the second half of their previous campaign.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
Doncaster Rovers boss Grant McCann has revealed the club are in discussions about making another summer signing.Read more
Doncaster Rovers boss Grant McCann has revealed the club are in discussions about making another summer signing.Read more
Doncaster got their League Two campaign off to a blistering start as they thumped Accrington 4-1 at the Eco-Power Stadium.Read more
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Doncaster Rovers started the 2024/25 season with a 4-1 win over Accrington Stanley. While the spine of the team named by Grant McCann was familiar, there were some new faces for supporters to run the rule over. The hosts were deserved winners and fans were treated to some eye-catching displays across the pitch.Read more
Tyler Walton cancelled out Luke Molyneux’s opener, but the Rovers winger restored the home advantage with an early Goal of the Season award contender. Jordan Gibson then did his best to outdo his teammate, finding the net with a remarkable curling effort .Read more
All the goals, action and news from a packed afternoon in the Football League. GOAL! Burton 1-2 Lincoln (Darikwa, 22) 17:53 This match has been turned on its head! Lincoln take the lead for the first time thanks to Tendayi Darikwa!Read more
Jordan Gibson gets Doncaster's third against Accrington Stanley!Read more
Jordan Gibson gets Doncaster's third against Accrington Stanley!Read more
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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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In defence it looks almost certain to be the same back four that finished most of last season with Jamie Sterry and James Maxwell at full-back and the experienced pair of Richard Wood and Tom Anderson.Read more
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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Last January, Doncaster dipped into the loan market and signed 21-year-old shot-stopper Timothee Lo-Tutala, who helped to revive the club’s stagnant season and played a leading role in Rovers’ push for the play-offs.Read more
FORMER Bradford City loan striker Dara Costelloe is back in League Two after joining Accrington for the season from parent club Burnley.Read more
Local lad Alex Henderson, who broke into the first-team picture last term with a series of impressive displays, is relishing the challenge ahead of Saturday’s trip to Doncaster Rovers . “Everyone is feeling good,” he told The Lancashire Telegraph. “The atmosphere around the club has been brilliant since coming back in.Read more
Stanley have completed the signing of Dara Costelloe on a season-long loan from Burnley . The 21-year-old attacker spent last season on loan in the Scottish Premiership, initially at St Johnstone before heading to Dundee. He also had a stint at Bradford in 2022/23 and now heads to the Wham Stadium ahead of the new … Read more