http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/ Top stories for News http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056707_pub_raider_in_tina_wig MASKED raiders, one brandishing a hammer and the other wearing a Tina Turner wig, spent 40 minutes searching an Accrington pub while the landlord lay upstairs in bed. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056707_pub_raider_in_tina_wig Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056709_lastminute_buggy_decision_sparks_anger_ A FORMER planning supremo has described Hyndburn Coun-cil’s handling of an application for a controversial buggy racing track in a Rishton wildlife heritage area as "disgusting". http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056709_lastminute_buggy_decision_sparks_anger_ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056710_fury_as_teacher_bursts_in_to_cafe A CAFE owner was outraged when a teacher burst into her premises and began shouting at late-for-school pupils. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056710_fury_as_teacher_bursts_in_to_cafe Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056711_parting_thoughts_of_vicar_kevin A COLOURFUL vicar who once claimed Harry Potter encouraged "dangerous" paganism has warned modern man is in danger of "returning to the apes". http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056711_parting_thoughts_of_vicar_kevin Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056713_feathered_friends_help_highflyer A SCHOOLBOY has overcome a medical disorder by taming wild birds. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056713_feathered_friends_help_highflyer Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056714_tragic_student_thrown_into_air_by_taxi_ PSYCHOLOGY student Vicky Spear contributed to her own death in a collision with a taxi, said a judge at Manchester Magistrates Court. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056714_tragic_student_thrown_into_air_by_taxi_ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056716_riley_helps_out_the_tooth_fairy A SCHOOLboy from Great Harwood gave the tooth fairy a helping hand while on a family holiday. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056716_riley_helps_out_the_tooth_fairy Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056236_cat_survives_vicious_attack A CAT “kicked like a football” by drunken yobs on the vandal-hit Coppice is said to be on the road to recovery. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056236_cat_survives_vicious_attack Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056239_footy_team_up_for_sale_to_fund_trip MEMBERS of a teenage soccer team are offering themselves “for sale” as part of a fund-raising drive to finance an “Italian job”. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056239_footy_team_up_for_sale_to_fund_trip Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056235_business_park_plagued_by_tyre_dumpers FLY-TIPPERS have dumped hundreds of tyres near an Altham business park. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1056235_business_park_plagued_by_tyre_dumpers Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055746_yes_to_30m_flagship_superstore SUPERMARKET giant Tesco is all ready to move in to Accrington with a £30M superstore. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055746_yes_to_30m_flagship_superstore Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055748_top_honour_for_observer_girl_vanessa ACCRINGTON Observer reporter Vanessa Cornall triumphed at the North West Newspaper Awards. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055748_top_honour_for_observer_girl_vanessa Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055749_speeders_72000_fines_shock MORE than 1,200 drivers were caught out speeding in just three weeks by a single mobile speed camera. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055749_speeders_72000_fines_shock Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055751_town_set_for_huge_transport_facelift MULTI-million pound schemes shaping Hyndburn’s highways and public transport infrastructure are to be discussed next week. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055751_town_set_for_huge_transport_facelift Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055754_wagon_driver_cleared_after_reversing_vehicle_killed_wonderful_gran THE driver of a council bin wagon which collided with a 66-year-old-woman with fatal consequences has been cleared of driving without due care. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055754_wagon_driver_cleared_after_reversing_vehicle_killed_wonderful_gran Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055755_facebook_revolt_over_banning_of_pram_race_ FANS of the Great Harwood Pram Race are threatening an unofficial event next year after the decision was taken by organisers and the police to ban it. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055755_facebook_revolt_over_banning_of_pram_race_ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055756_cat_fights_for_life_after_yobs_attack AN ANGRY resident is appealing for action after his cat was "kicked about like a football" by drunken yobs on the Coppice. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055756_cat_fights_for_life_after_yobs_attack Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055757_teenager_injured_in_roof_plunge A TEENAGER broke his leg after falling through the roof of a derelict building. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055757_teenager_injured_in_roof_plunge Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055758_vote_for_your_baby_of_the_year_2008_ The moment you have all been waiting for – the grand final of our 2008 Baby of the Year contest - has arrived. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055758_vote_for_your_baby_of_the_year_2008_ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055403_i_am_doing_well A POPULAR chiropodist is doing well after being knocked over by a horse. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055403_i_am_doing_well Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055404_bins_wagons_used_to_carry_crime_prevention_message BIN wagons are being used to help spread crime prevention advice as they travel around the borough. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055404_bins_wagons_used_to_carry_crime_prevention_message Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055321_relief_as_bail_hostel_plans_are_abandoned RUMOURS that a new bail hostel was planned for the borough have been laid to rest after it was revealed the plans have been scrapped. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055321_relief_as_bail_hostel_plans_are_abandoned Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055322_class_acts_at_church__ AN Accrington church opened its doors for local groups to display their talents. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055322_class_acts_at_church__ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055327_operation_titan_to_target_serious_crime PROLIFIC criminals are being targeted in a high profile operation launched in East Lancashire. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1055327_operation_titan_to_target_serious_crime Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054876_evil_black_panther_to_die_in_jail A WOMAN who saw her dad shot dead by one of Britain’s most notorious killers believes justice has been served after he was told he must die in jail. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054876_evil_black_panther_to_die_in_jail Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054872_no_payout_for_iraq_bomb_blast_soldier A TERRITORIAL Army soldier who was almost killed when a roadside bomb blew up the ambulance in which he was travelling has slammed the Government for denying him compensation. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054872_no_payout_for_iraq_bomb_blast_soldier Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054860_yobs_spoil_the_fun_in_annual_charity_race A CHARITY pram push, which has been running in Great Harwood for the last 10 years, will not be held again after Sunday’s event was wrecked by drunks. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054860_yobs_spoil_the_fun_in_annual_charity_race Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054871_blue_plaque_signs_used_in_nuclear_power_protest MYSTERY surrounds the appearance of fake blue plaques protesting against nuclear power which have appeared on buildings and bollards all over Rishton. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054871_blue_plaque_signs_used_in_nuclear_power_protest Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054870_fury_as_travel_giant_refuses_to_talk_to_unions UNION officials have gone head-to-head with travel giant Thomas Cook after being locked out of crisis talks. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054870_fury_as_travel_giant_refuses_to_talk_to_unions Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054848_old_neds_still_in_top_gear_for_his_108th_milestone A PENSIONER believed to be East Lancashire’s oldest man has celebrated his 108th birthday. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054848_old_neds_still_in_top_gear_for_his_108th_milestone Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054844_amazing_heart_op_baby_25_years_on THE 25th anniversary of a pioneering heart operation which saved the life of a seven-week-old baby is being gratefully remembered by an Accrington man. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054844_amazing_heart_op_baby_25_years_on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054843_vampire_teacher_wins_book_award A FORMER teacher who lost her job for writing steamy vampire fiction has won an award for her first book. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054843_vampire_teacher_wins_book_award Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054389_job_service_is_poles_apart_from_those_who_need_it POLISH people in Accrington are having trouble accessing the services provided by Jobcentre Plus, according to the chairman of a support group. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054389_job_service_is_poles_apart_from_those_who_need_it Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054390_technology_helps_in_knifecrime_fight A MACHINE to detect knives is being used as part of a crackdown on alcohol-related crime in Hyndburn. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054390_technology_helps_in_knifecrime_fight Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054393_holy_opportunity_for_home_hunters A LANDMARK church in Accrington has gone up for sale with a guide price of £350,000. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054393_holy_opportunity_for_home_hunters Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054182_two_charged_with_murder_in_pakistan A MAN and a woman have been charged with murder after a 21-year-old was attacked and killed in Pakistan. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1054182_two_charged_with_murder_in_pakistan Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053852_heart_op_mums_new_anguish A BRAVE mum who underwent a heart and liver transplant 12 years ago has been told the devastating news that she may have to go through it all again. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053852_heart_op_mums_new_anguish Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053851_big_jobs_blow_at_travel_firm THE axing of 260 jobs at travel agent giants Thomas Cook has dealt a "major blow" to the Accrington economy. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053851_big_jobs_blow_at_travel_firm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053850_people_power_wins_day_for_harwood A NEW town council for Great Harwood looks set to become reality after council bosses revealed the results of a public consultation to bring power closer to the people. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053850_people_power_wins_day_for_harwood Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053849_cops_visit_homes_to_squash_paedophile_rumours POLICE have squashed malicious rumours that a paedophile has moved into Huncoat. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053849_cops_visit_homes_to_squash_paedophile_rumours Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053848_sheeps_lungs_found_floating_in_mills_lodge A PHOTOGRAPHER made a shock discovery at the Oswaldtwistle Mills lodge – a pair of SHEEP’S LUNGS with the gullet attached floating in the water. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053848_sheeps_lungs_found_floating_in_mills_lodge Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053845_heroine_victoria_saves_victims_life AN EMERGENCY 999 operator has been hailed a heroine for her part in a dramatic life-saving rescue. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053845_heroine_victoria_saves_victims_life Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053844_improve_or_your_school_may_be_closed TWO Hyndburn high schools have been told they could face closure if their exam results don’t improve. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053844_improve_or_your_school_may_be_closed Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053843_olivia_5_in_plea_for_grownup_park_swings A FIVE-year-old girl from Oswaldtwistle is pleading with Hyndburn Council to install "big swings" for her and her friends to play on in a park near to her Norman Road home. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053843_olivia_5_in_plea_for_grownup_park_swings Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053840_mum_diagnosed_with_cancer_in_final_year_of_study BRAVE Emma Kate Greenhalgh–Yates, who battled a brain tumour for seven years, died from her illness on Monday. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1053840_mum_diagnosed_with_cancer_in_final_year_of_study Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000