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11. Xmas joy for family hit by blaze
Accrington Observer, Thursday 22 December 2005CHRISTMAS came early for one family after they got a visit from Santa a month after their house was gutted in a blaze.
12. Sex case doctor is cleared
Accrington Observer, Thursday 22 December 2005A DOCTOR has been cleared of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at his surgery in Eagle Street, Accrington.
13. Drug addict mum mugged terrified girl
Accrington Observer, Thursday 22 December 2005A SIXTEEN-year-old girl was mugged by a knife-wielding woman with a baby in her arms, a court was told.
14. Bookworms win place at top ceremony
Accrington Observer, Thursday 22 December 2005PUPILS from an Accrington primary school attended a prestigious ceremony in London after winning a national competition.
15. Knifepoint terror in lorry hijack
Accrington Observer, Thursday 22 December 2005A LORRY driver was abducted at knifepoint when three masked raiders hijacked his vehicle as he slept.
16. Joy as burns boy returns home for Christmas
Accrington Observer, Thursday 22 December 2005A SCHOOLBOY who suffered agonising 20 per cent burns in an horrific accident is thrilled to be spending Christmas at home.
17. Family curse on stolen jewels case
Accrington Observer, Thursday 15 December 2005CALLOUS thieves who stole hundreds of pounds worth of jewellery from an 88-year-old woman may find the joke is on them - as the loot is said to carry an ancient Irish curse.
18. Walking bus grinds to a halt
Accrington Observer, Thursday 15 December 2005A SCHEME to get children to school safely has been axed because not enough parents are interested.
19. £5,00 fine for new dumping offence
Accrington Observer, Thursday 15 December 2005SPARKS were flying at Church and Milnshaw Area Council when residents were warned they could face action if they fail to make sure their rubbish is disposed of properly.
20. Specs shop in sudden shutdown
Accrington Observer, Thursday 15 December 2005AN ANGRY customer has slammed an opticians which closed without warning, leaving him unable to retrieve his £200 pair of designer glasses.