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1. A long way to go yet, says MP on hit speech
Accrington Observer, Friday 26 September 2008"REBEL" Labour MP Greg Pope is still sceptical about Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s ability to lead despite his acclaimed speech at the party conference in Manchester on Tuesday.
2. Bridegroom bowls his maiden over
Accrington Observer, Friday 26 September 2008TWO cricket enthusiasts bowled over their guests when they held an unusual wedding reception.
3. Residents in plea to get rid of hostel
Accrington Observer, Friday 26 September 2008RESIDENTS in the Empress Street area of Accrington are calling for a youth hostel to close, saying they have "had enough".
4. Parents speak of fears for their three Forces sons
Accrington Observer, Friday 26 September 2008A MOTHER and father have revealed their fears for their three sons serving in the armed forces following the tragic death of Private Jason Rawstron.
5. Call centre staff get their notices
Accrington Observer, Friday 26 September 2008STAFF at Accrington’s Thomas Cook call centre will be formally given their notices next week before the operation comes to a close at the end of October.
6. End of an era as 80 jobs go to the wall
Accrington Observer, Friday 26 September 2008THE closure of an historic brickworks synonymous with Accrington’s heritage could lead to over 80 redundancies as the credit crunch tightens its grip.
7. Couple's wartime wedding was 65 years ago
Accrington Observer, Friday 26 September 2008A COUPLE whose eyes met over a dance floor celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this week.
8. Town gets set to remember hero Jason
Accrington Observer, Friday 26 September 2008A FULL military and civic funeral will provide a poignant home town tribute to fallen Clayton-le-Moors paratrooper Private Jason Rawstron.
9. Hyndburn Honeys - the grand final
Accrington Observer, Thursday 25 September 2008AT LAST the moment you have all been waiting for – the grand final of our popular Hyndburn Honeys competition.
10. Man in court on murder bid charge
Accrington Observer, Thursday 25 September 2008A MAN accused of attempted murder has been remanded in custody after appearing at Preston Crown Court.