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21. Cops two hours late after 999 call
Accrington Observer, Friday 5 September 2008A FATHER-of-four is calling for action after police took two hours to respond to his 999 call – despite him being less than 350 yards from a police station.
22. Man in court on rape charge
Accrington Observer, Monday 1 September 2008A MAN has appeared before Hyndburn magistrates charged with the attempted rape of a woman in her 80s and causing her actually bodily harm.
23. Charity deluged with problems after lead thefts
Accrington Observer, Friday 29 August 2008CHARITY workers have been left to work in flooded rooms after weeks of rain and persistent lead thefts from their roof.
24. Firefighters face photo snub probe
Accrington Observer, Friday 29 August 2008THREE Hyndburn firefighters are to face a misconduct hearing after a row with a former Mayoress.
25. Two quizzed over holiday hotel blaze
Accrington Observer, Friday 22 August 2008TWO Hyndburn people have been arrested on the first anniversary of an inferno that ripped through a holiday hotel, killing three people.
26. Toe-tal love of Accrington
Accrington Observer, Friday 22 August 2008TWO proud Accrington men have celebrated their love of their home town — by tattooing its name across their toes.
27. Danger warning over sex offender hostel
Accrington Observer, Friday 15 August 2008HOUSING sex offenders and violent criminals together could have disastrous consequences, a hostel resident has warned.
28. House burglar in threat to stab hero dad
Accrington Observer, Friday 15 August 2008A BRAVE father-of-four chased off a burglar after finding him inside his home – despite the thief threatening to stab him twice.
29. Jobs deal gives ailing company vision for future
Accrington Observer, Friday 8 August 2008HYNDBURN'S largest and oldest textile firm has been saved from closure – but a third of its employees could still face losing their jobs.
30. Drunken parents 'often to blame' for teen terrors
Accrington Observer, Friday 8 August 2008ANGRY homeowners broke down in tears last week as they described how rowdy youths are forcing them to become prisoners in their own homes.