With the clock counting down to the big day, Thursday May 6 is set to be one of the most closely fought elections ever.

And the Observer will be here with you throughout the night and early morning at the election count bringing you the latest news, gossip and views from the candidates at Hyndburn Sports Centre.

The Observer aims to be the first to give you the result for the Hyndburn seat as and when it happens.

We'll also be live at the count in the Hyndburn Borough Council elections on Friday afternoon - we'll bring you the results live there too.

Follow reporter Alex Bell's updates live from the count by logging onto www.accringtonobserver.co.uk from 10pm on Thursday May 6.