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1. ‘Don’t let care home become an eyesore’
Accrington Observer, Thursday 29 December 2005A COUNCILLOR has called for a former Accrington care home, which failed to sell at auction, to be kept for community use.
2. Pub rips up car park fines
Accrington Observer, Thursday 29 December 2005CHRISTMAS came early for a group of town centre motorists when a pub ripped up its £60 parking fines.
3. Pit bull turns on owner in horror attack
Accrington Observer, Thursday 29 December 2005A PIT bull terrier had to be restrained by police, and was later put down, after it turned on its owner in a terrifying street attack.
4. Takeaway booze plan sparks anger
Accrington Observer, Thursday 29 December 2005A RISHTON takeaway has won the right to serve late-night food and alcohol despite protests from angry residents.
5. Amnesty for no-waiting cone thieves
Accrington Observer, Thursday 29 December 2005TRAFFIC police are being driven mad by the theft of "no-waiting cones" from across the area.
6. Views split on name for new games area
Accrington Observer, Thursday 29 December 2005BAXENDEN residents are set to say a big thank-you to Councillor John Griffiths by naming their newest attraction after him.
7. Shotgun raiders’ big cash haul
Accrington Observer, Thursday 29 December 2005MASKED raiders brandishing sawn-off shotguns stole thousands of pounds from a Huncoat businessman as he returned to his home.
8. Firefighters call strike ballot over crew cutback
Accrington Observer, Thursday 29 December 2005GREEN Goddesses could make a return to the streets of Accrington if firefighters vote to strike to "stop lives being put at risk".
9. Living in fear after gun attack
Accrington Observer, Thursday 22 December 2005A HORRIFIED pensioner who has suffered a campaign of terror from vandals on his estate was stunned when thugs peppered his door with air rifle pellets.
10. Estate lights up thanks to new power cable
Accrington Observer, Thursday 22 December 2005FAMILIES on the new Whinney Hill Estate in Altham are finally able to celebrate Christmas now electricity supplies have been restored to their homes.