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1. Showjumper Sarah is a Star
Accrington Observer, Friday 16 May 2008THERE is no horsing around for Sarah Lundy as the teenager looks to reach the top of her sport.
2. Not a single day off school in 11 years
Accrington Observer, Friday 16 May 2008TEENAGER Niall Gibson walked out of school for the last time on Wednesday as the proud holder of a remarkable record – never having missed a single day.
3. Folk told to watch their step after manhole thefts
Accrington Observer, Friday 16 May 2008HIGHWAYS bosses are appealing to the public to be vigilant following a spate of grate and manhole cover thefts.
4. Back home from Thai jail
Accrington Observer, Friday 16 May 2008AN ACCRINGTON man was back home this week after spending 139 days of hell in a Thai jail.
5. Poll deadline is extended due to ‘missing forms’
Accrington Observer, Friday 16 May 2008A HYNDBURN-wide consultation into the setting-up of parish and town councils has been extended after annoyed residents across the borough complained they were never sent letters.
6. Sun shines as walkers raise huge sum for charity
Accrington Observer, Friday 16 May 2008OVER 1,000 people, young and old, put on their walking shoes to raise over £70,000 for local charities last weekend.
7. Conservatives stunned by resignation
Accrington Observer, Friday 16 May 2008CONSERVATIVE councillor David Mason sent political shockwaves through Hyndburn Council when he resigned from the party to become an Independent.
8. Badger Barry is big screen star
Accrington Observer, Friday 16 May 2008BARRY the badger, who met his tragic end in Accrington, has been brought back to life in a Walt Disney film.
9. Dad loses five pints of blood in stabbing
Accrington Observer, Friday 16 May 2008A DAD-of-one was stabbed in the thigh and hip in a late-night attack in Accrington last Friday.
10. Bail hostel to open
Accrington Observer, Wednesday 14 May 2008A BAIL hostel to house defendants awaiting sentencing is due to be opened in Accrington.
