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41. House-breaker put behind bars for two years
Accrington Observer, Thursday 4 December 2003A HOUSE-breaker helped himself to items worth more than £1,000 when he raided a home in Accrington.
42. Reward offer after thieves target aunt
Accrington Observer, Thursday 4 December 2003AN ANXIOUS relative has offered a £2,000 reward to catch burglars who targeted the home of his 98-year-old aunt.
43. Treasurer stole from residents
Accrington Observer, Thursday 4 December 2003ANGRY residents have blasted a "lenient'' sentence dished out to a man who embezzled their money.
44. Football pitch plan under the spotlight
Accrington Observer, Thursday 4 December 2003IT COULD all soon be kicking off in Clayton-le-Moors and Altham after plans to provide a five-a-side football pitch at the Burnley Road recreation ground came under the spotlight.
45. Pensioner died from overdose given by home
Accrington Observer, Thursday 4 December 2003THE family of an 82-year-old woman who died after being given an overdose of a prescription drug at an Oswaldtwistle nursing home have yet to decide whether to take civil action against those involved.
46. Trouble looms, say angry residents
Accrington Observer, Thursday 4 December 2003ANGRY Hollins Lane residents have criticised council leaders, saying they are being ignored over plans for a new leisure area for youngsters on the nearby recreation ground.
47. Green open day
Accrington Observer, Thursday 4 December 2003RESIDENTS in Oswaldtwistle can look forward to a series of environmental improvement projects to be launched this morning by the Prospects Foundation.
48. Community group saved at 11th hour
Accrington Observer, Thursday 4 December 2003A COMMUNITY group in Church has been saved from closure after residents rallied round to help at the 11th hour.
49. Bald move for sick pal
Accrington Observer, Thursday 4 December 2003SEVEN golden-hearted lads have had their heads shaved to support a pal diagnosed with leukaemia.
50. Battling it out for top Xmas toys
Accrington Observer, Thursday 4 December 2003AS THE festive season gets underway, parents across the country are battling it out on the high street to get their children this year's must-have Christmas toys.