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1. Thrown out to die
Accrington Observer, Friday 29 December 2006A FRIENDLY dog which was abandoned in Accrington had been subjected to "prolonged abuse and starvation".
2. Duo are named as honorary aldermen
Accrington Observer, Thursday 14 December 2006TWO former councillors have accepted the title of honorary alderman at a special presentation to recognise their service and dedication to the community.
3. Xmas event puts town on the map
Accrington Observer, Thursday 7 December 2006AROUND 4,000 people helped to kick-start Christmas in Great Harwood last Friday when they attended the second annual Winter Warmer aimed at putting the town on the map.
4. Hero cops in river rescue
Accrington Observer, Thursday 7 December 2006TWO police officers have been praised for their bravery after wading into a freezing river, turned into a raging torrent by heavy rain, to rescue a woman who had been stranded for nearly an hour.
5. Hundreds rally round to save club
Accrington Observer, Thursday 30 November 2006MORE than 200 people have signed up to show their support for a town centre nightclub owner who said he is being pushed out of Accrington by mindless vandals.
6. Crowds gather for big Xmas lights switch-on
Accrington Observer, Thursday 30 November 2006THE festive season has officially arrived as the town centre Christmas lights were switched on in front of thousands of people,
7. Grave kerbs to go in bid to tidy cemetery
Accrington Observer, Thursday 23 November 2006GRAVE owners are being urged to come forward as Hyndburn Council prepares to remove old kerbstones surrounding certain graves which have fallen into disrepair.
8. Nightclub targeted by vandals
Accrington Observer, Thursday 23 November 2006EXCLUSIVE A NIGHTCLUB owner has threatened to pull out of Accrington for good after thieves and vandals caused £200,000 worth of damage to the building.
9. Tears and tributes at memorial service for tragic blaze family
Accrington Observer, Thursday 23 November 2006MORE than 200 people turned out to pay their respects to the tragic Riaz family at a special memorial service on Wednesday evening.
10. Rare disease strikes down healthy tot
Accrington Observer, Thursday 9 November 2006JUST a year ago Nicholas Robinson was a happy, healthy little boy but today the three-year-old cannot walk, talk, or even hug his mum.