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1. Dad-of-two struck down by thug on trip to off-licence
Accrington Observer, Thursday 9 December 2004A FATHER-of-two was beaten and pushed to the ground as he popped to his local shop for a can of beer.
2. Eileen’s fury at barbershop snub
Accrington Observer, Thursday 18 November 2004A WOMAN who had her head shaved for charity is furious after an Accrington barber refused to give her a trim.
3. Dad attacked by gang of teenagers
Accrington Observer, Thursday 18 November 2004A GAS engineer was left bleeding in the street after he was attacked by a gang of youths on his way home from work.
4. Unsung heroes of Hyndburn help promote website
Accrington Observer, Thursday 18 November 2004THE borough's unsung heroes are stepping into the limelight to promote a new community website.
5. Mum-to-be in hanging heartbreak
Accrington Observer, Thursday 18 November 2004A MAN found hanging at his partner's home was due to become a dad for the sixth time in the New Year.
6. Marathon man’s New York trip
Accrington Observer, Thursday 11 November 2004A RISHTON man has clocked up thousands of miles after flying over the pond to take part in the New York Marathon.
7. Cruel hoaxer ruins students’ dreams of TV stardom
Accrington Observer, Thursday 11 November 2004FILM and media students at Accrington and Rossendale College have had their dreams of TV stardom dashed by cruel hoaxers.
8. Assembly plan axed: Big Brother seen off
Accrington Observer, Thursday 11 November 2004HYNDBURN has welcomed the news that the referendum on a North West Regional Assembly has been dropped.
9. Setback as little Ryan is taken ill
Accrington Observer, Thursday 4 November 2004LITTLE Ryan Cottrell's dream holiday to see Santa in Lapland is hanging in the balance after doctors told the youngster he will have to undergo an iron transfusion.
10. ‘Rat run’ driver knocks down shocked florist
Accrington Observer, Thursday 7 October 2004A BUSINESSMAN was knocked over as he tried to apprehend a motorist using a "rat run" in Accrington town centre.