http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/ Top stories for News http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059693_borough_unites_to_say_no_to_bus_lanes HYNDBURN has united to say "no" to a controversial plan for 24-hour bus lanes. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059693_borough_unites_to_say_no_to_bus_lanes Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059692_teachers_slam_sats_marking_blunders HYNDBURN headteachers have joined schools across the country in a furious protest over the SATs fiasco. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059692_teachers_slam_sats_marking_blunders Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059691_couple_find_bats_hanging_around_attic A COUPLE were shocked to find they are sharing their home with around 70 uninvited guests – a colony of bats which have been "hanging out’’ in the attic. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059691_couple_find_bats_hanging_around_attic Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059690_nurserys_special_gift_to_hospital PARENTS of an 18-month-old baby who only has half a working heart have thanked a nursery for raising money for the hospital where he is being treated. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059690_nurserys_special_gift_to_hospital Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059689_olympic_sports_honour_for_duo TWO sport-mad students have been appointed as North West ambassadors for the Olympics. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059689_olympic_sports_honour_for_duo Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059687_agonising_wait_for_transplant_decision A BRAVE mum from Oswaldtwistle has been told she needs to get sicker before she is placed on a transplant list for a new heart and liver. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059687_agonising_wait_for_transplant_decision Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059686_21st_century_plan_takes_a_step_forward AMBITIOUS plans to bring Accrington into the 21st century over the next 15 years have been given the green light. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059686_21st_century_plan_takes_a_step_forward Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059684_grans_relief_as_man_is_jailed_for_toilet_attack A GRANDMA who was left fearing for her life after an horrific mugging in a takeaway says her attacker should never be allowed to hurt anyone else. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059684_grans_relief_as_man_is_jailed_for_toilet_attack Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059471_i_spy_with_cab_cameras SPY cameras are to be fitted in cabs across Hyndburn in a pilot scheme designed to safeguard both drivers and their passengers. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059471_i_spy_with_cab_cameras Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059283_superstore_giant_moves_into_town SUPERMARKET giant Tesco is moving into Oswaldtwistle. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059283_superstore_giant_moves_into_town Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059288_residents_shocked_by_rubbish_roadblock VILLAGERS were horrified to find the main road into their hamlet blocked off by rubbish. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059288_residents_shocked_by_rubbish_roadblock Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059285_call_for_tyre_piles_removal BOSSES at the Altham Industrial Estate are furious that a huge pile of tyres has not been removed. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1059285_call_for_tyre_piles_removal Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058752_pub_singer_gran_dies_on_beach A POPULAR pub singer and grandma has died suddenly while on holiday in Turkey. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058752_pub_singer_gran_dies_on_beach Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058751_firm_forced_to_drop_tv_ad A HUNCOAT company has been forced to drop a TV advert following 30 complaints from viewers who claimed it encouraged dangerous and irresponsible driving. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058751_firm_forced_to_drop_tv_ad Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058749_anthonys_party_will_say_thanks_for_a_new_heart AN ACCRINGTON man is celebrating the anniversary of his life-saving heart transplant – by throwing a party. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058749_anthonys_party_will_say_thanks_for_a_new_heart Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058746_old_rabbit_is_a_bobby_dazzler AN ACCRINGTON mum reckons her family’s pet rabbit may be one of the oldest in the country. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058746_old_rabbit_is_a_bobby_dazzler Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058743_pickets_and_protests_as_hundreds_go_on_strike HUNDREDS of local government workers across Hyndburn downed tools in support of Unison and Unite’s nationwide two-day pay dispute. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058743_pickets_and_protests_as_hundreds_go_on_strike Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058741_heritage_on_danger_list_as_historic_buildings_could_crumble_to_dust TWO historic Hyndburn structures have been named as "at risk’’ by a preservation group. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058741_heritage_on_danger_list_as_historic_buildings_could_crumble_to_dust Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058732_council_swings_into_action_over_park_request A SCHOOLGIRL’S plea for a "big swing’’ to be erected at her local park has been answered. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058732_council_swings_into_action_over_park_request Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058731_reborn_church_prompts_duos_donation OUR appeal to save the Accrington Pals Memorial Chapel in beautiful and historic St John’s Church moved a significant step forward with a generous £500 donation. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058731_reborn_church_prompts_duos_donation Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058273_police_launch_yobs_crackdown POLICE are setting up a zero tolerance campaign against anti-social behaviour in Baxenden amid fears that gang culture is on the increase. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058273_police_launch_yobs_crackdown Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058488_thieves_take_cover___20_times_over SCRAP metal thieves stole TWENTY drain covers from around the Woodnook area of Accrington in just one day. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058488_thieves_take_cover___20_times_over Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058271_sign_of_the_times_for_drivers INTERACTIVE signs to stop speeding on Hyndburn’s roads have been given the go-ahead. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058271_sign_of_the_times_for_drivers Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058265_fanseye_view_of_the_club_that_wouldnt_die AN EXHIBITION which looks at Accrington Stanley through the eyes of the fans will be unveiled on Friday. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1058265_fanseye_view_of_the_club_that_wouldnt_die Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057740_crisishit_firms_jobs_shocker HYNDBURN’S largest and oldest textile company has become the latest victim of the credit crunch by announcing it has gone into administration. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057740_crisishit_firms_jobs_shocker Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057733_baby_youre_a_winner THE wait is finally over – and after counting hundreds of votes we can reveal the winners of our 2008 Baby of the Year competition. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057733_baby_youre_a_winner Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057729_joy_as_dad_delivers_baby_sam_in_hospital_corridor A JOINER-turned-midwife who delivered his own baby son in a hospital corridor has described the birth as "a piece of cake". http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057729_joy_as_dad_delivers_baby_sam_in_hospital_corridor Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057727_karen_gets_free_34dd_surgery_on_internet AN ACCRINGTON mum has 100 men to thank for her new fuller figure. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057727_karen_gets_free_34dd_surgery_on_internet Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057724_council_strike_looms_over_pay_settlement RESIDENTS of Hyndburn will feel the effects if next week’s council workers’ strike goes ahead. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057724_council_strike_looms_over_pay_settlement Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057731_tesco_and_coop_launch_battle_of_the_superstores THE battle of the supermarkets began in earnest this week with bosses from Great Harwood’s Co-op claiming they would be forced to close within a year if a Tesco superstore was allowed to open in the town. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057731_tesco_and_coop_launch_battle_of_the_superstores Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057728_trio_held_after_vic_helicopter_drama THREE Hyndburn teenagers have been charged after a dramatic stand-off with a police helicopter. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057728_trio_held_after_vic_helicopter_drama Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057726_wheelchair_teen_gets_his_ferrari_dream PROM night is considered a milestone for many teenagers. But it was a miracle 16-year-old John Hindle was ever able to attend. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057726_wheelchair_teen_gets_his_ferrari_dream Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057723_goat_butts_gran_in_parks_pets_corner A RETIRED pensioner who was butted in the face by a goat in an Oswaldtwistle park is calling for action to prevent the same thing happening to a child. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057723_goat_butts_gran_in_parks_pets_corner Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057506_man_guilty_of_child_porn_charges A YOUNG man downloaded child porn images and his innocent dad got arrested, a court was told. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057506_man_guilty_of_child_porn_charges Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057272_firefighters_tribute_to_lost_colleague FAMILY and colleagues of a fireman killed in an horrific motorbike accident have unveiled a memorial to him. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057272_firefighters_tribute_to_lost_colleague Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057275_escape_was_sight_for_sore_eyes SISTERS-in-law Jackie and Julie Bowker performed a Great Escape for charity - by travelling from Skipton to Manchester while handcuffed together! http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057275_escape_was_sight_for_sore_eyes Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057279_revamp_on_cards_for_library OSWALDTWISTLE Library has been earmarked for a major refurbishment. http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/s/1057279_revamp_on_cards_for_library Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 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