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11. Crisis-hit firm set to axe 130 jobs
Accrington Observer, Thursday 22 November 2007AROUND 130 workers are facing a bleak and uncertain future after administrators at a troubled Accrington firm annou-nced the axe was to fall on their jobs.
12. Driver in court over fatal bin wagon
Accrington Observer, Tuesday 20 November 2007THE driver of a council bin wagon which knocked down and killed a pensioner earlier this year has appeared before Hyndburn magistrates.
13. Lakeside tragedy as owner watches dog drown
Accrington Observer, Thursday 15 November 2007A FAMILY have been left devastated after their beloved dog drowned in a fishing lodge less than a month after winning a top award.
14. Niece’s tattoo tribute to tragic Dave
Accrington Observer, Thursday 15 November 2007THE niece of a popular fireman killed in a motorbike crash has paid tribute to him – by having a poem tattooed across her back.
15. Residents in bid to shoot down battlefield plan
Accrington Observer, Thursday 8 November 2007A LASER battlefield could be built on the site of a clay pigeon shoot if councillors give it the go-ahead.
16. Friends lose fight over bandstand
Accrington Observer, Thursday 8 November 2007A LIVELY debate was sparked when residents met to discuss whether Oak Hill Park should have its bandstand replaced after it was torched by arsonists.
17. Viewers get rare chance to see Pals go off to war
Accrington Observer, Friday 2 November 2007HISTORY will be brought to life when people get a chance to watch the famous Accrington Pals Regiment set off for France more than 90 years after the event.
18. Civic leaders back our appeal
Accrington Observer, Thursday 25 October 2007CIVIC leaders this week backed our appeal to raise £50,000 to save the Accrington Pals’ Memorial Chapel inside the beautiful and historic St John’s Church.
19. Firm denies 'overworking staff'
Accrington Observer, Tuesday 23 October 2007A MAIL order giant has come under fire from trade union chiefs over allegations that some employees are working 72 hours a week in the run-up to Christmas.
20. Farm fall victim recovers
Accrington Observer, Tuesday 23 October 2007A MAN who fell 50ft after part of a farm building collapsed while he was working on it has been discharged from hospital.