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41. Knifepoint terror in lorry hijack
Accrington Observer, Thursday 22 December 2005A LORRY driver was abducted at knifepoint when three masked raiders hijacked his vehicle as he slept.
42. £5,00 fine for new dumping offence
Accrington Observer, Thursday 15 December 2005SPARKS were flying at Church and Milnshaw Area Council when residents were warned they could face action if they fail to make sure their rubbish is disposed of properly.
43. Drama as family flee blazing home
Accrington Observer, Thursday 1 December 2005AN OSWALDTWISTLE family are facing a bleak Christmas after their home was gutted by fire.
44. Ice hits and no grit on streets
Accrington Observer, Thursday 1 December 2005FURIOUS drivers were left out in the cold when grit bins were removed from icy Hyndburn roads in a week of snow and freezing temperatures.
45. Police appeal as two women are assaulted
Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 November 2005A SEX attacker struck twice within 10 minutes, indecently assaulting two women as they shopped.
46. Amarillo video set to raise vital cash
Accrington Observer, Thursday 3 November 2005FUNNYMAN Peter Kay is leading the way in an Accrington school's bid to gain specialist status.
47. Four in firework car blast horror
Accrington Observer, Thursday 20 October 2005FOUR people escaped from a blazing car this week after a firework blasted through the windscreen, setting the car alight.
48. Horror as vicious dog attacks girl on skatepark
Accrington Observer, Thursday 20 October 2005AN EIGHT-year-old girl has been left scarred for life after she was bitten by a dog while playing at Great Harwood skatepark.
49. Police hunt ends as sex pest caught
Accrington Observer, Thursday 13 October 2005A DANGEROUS sex fiend who sparked a full-scale manhunt when he went on the run was caught by police this week.
50. Top Tory hears speech on cash record
Accrington Observer, Thursday 13 October 2005DEPUTY leader of Hyndburn Council, Tony Dobson, took to the stand at the Tory Party conference in Blackpool to defend the council's financial record.