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31. Thomas says thank you to dedicated carers
Accrington Observer, Friday 1 August 2008A TEENAGER left fighting for his life after a car smash has raised more than £5,000 for the hospital and rehabilitation centre that helped him.
32. Sneak thief plucks parrot from perch
Accrington Observer, Friday 1 August 2008A SINGLE feather was all that was left after a burglar plucked a parrot from its perch in an Accrington garage.
33. 21st century plan takes a step forward
Accrington Observer, Friday 25 July 2008AMBITIOUS plans to bring Accrington into the 21st century over the next 15 years have been given the green light.
34. Nursery's special gift to hospital
Accrington Observer, Friday 25 July 2008PARENTS of an 18-month-old baby who only has half a working heart have thanked a nursery for raising money for the hospital where he is being treated.
35. Crisis-hit firm's jobs shocker
Accrington Observer, Friday 11 July 2008HYNDBURN’S largest and oldest textile company has become the latest victim of the credit crunch by announcing it has gone into administration.
36. Goat butts gran in park's pets corner
Accrington Observer, Friday 11 July 2008A RETIRED pensioner who was butted in the face by a goat in an Oswaldtwistle park is calling for action to prevent the same thing happening to a child.
37. Tesco and Co-op launch battle of the superstores
Accrington Observer, Friday 11 July 2008THE battle of the supermarkets began in earnest this week with bosses from Great Harwood’s Co-op claiming they would be forced to close within a year if a Tesco superstore was allowed to open in the town.
38. Fury as teacher bursts in to cafe
Accrington Observer, Friday 4 July 2008A CAFE owner was outraged when a teacher burst into her premises and began shouting at late-for-school pupils.
39. Feathered friends help high-flyer
Accrington Observer, Friday 4 July 2008A SCHOOLBOY has overcome a medical disorder by taming wild birds.
40. Pub raider in Tina wig
Accrington Observer, Friday 4 July 2008MASKED raiders, one brandishing a hammer and the other wearing a Tina Turner wig, spent 40 minutes searching an Accrington pub while the landlord lay upstairs in bed.