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31. Jobless in benefits shocker
Accrington Observer, Friday 31 August 2007HYNDBURN has been named and shamed as one of the worst boroughs in the country for people living off benefits.
32. Neighbours' fear over school 'prison' fence
Accrington Observer, Friday 31 August 2007PLANS to install a security fence around a primary school came under fire from neighbours who said they feared it would make the site look like a Borstal.
33. Yobs wreck car after throwing stonework
Accrington Observer, Thursday 23 August 2007YOUNG yobs caused £3,000 worth of damage when they broke into the former Lar-de-dars nightclub and threw masonry off the roof, wrecking a car parked outside.
34. Apprentice in nightclub rumpus over spilled drink
Accrington Observer, Thursday 16 August 2007A RISHTON man has agreed to drop an assault allegation against Apprentice star Adam Hosker after receiving an apology.
35. Malcolm coins in just £1 in expenses
Accrington Observer, Thursday 9 August 2007HYNDBURN councillor Malcolm Pritchard shows off his annual expenses - just £1.
36. Heated debate as bid to save church runs out of time
Accrington Observer, Friday 20 July 2007A LATE bid to save the historic St John's Church, Accrington, appears to have failed.
37. Warning as kids use lighters to start bedroom blaze
Accrington Observer, Friday 20 July 2007A MUM says her children are lucky to be alive after two of them started a bedroom blaze which gutted the first floor of their home.
38. Police continue to probe Mayoral banner mystery
Accrington Observer, Friday 20 July 2007POLICE are still investigating after banners making serious allegations against Councillor Tony Dobson were hung up in Accrington on the day he was installed as Hyndburn's Mayor.
39. Supermarket petrol plan sparks alarm
Accrington Observer, Friday 20 July 2007A CONTROVERSIAL plan for Accrington's Asda store to build an on-site petrol station has been turned down amid fears it could lead to "a major disaster".
40. Family stunned as yobs set car alight
Accrington Observer, Friday 6 July 2007ARSONISTS torched a family's car on Wednesday, making it roll downhill and smash into an empty house.