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1. Rovers fan gets three-year ban

Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 November 2005
A BLACKBURN fan who abused police leading supporters to the Burnley v Rovers clash in February has paid the price with a three-year football match ban.

2. Tributes paid to brave Alice

Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 November 2005
BRAVE 98-year-old Alice Horne was overwhelmed this week when the Observer presented her with a huge bouquet of flowers to mark her courage after being mugged in her own home.

3. Care home up for auction

Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 November 2005
AN ACCRINGTON care home has finally closed - two years after being condemned as part of Lancashire County Council's controversial plan to axe old folk's homes across the county.

4. Callous thieves kick puppy

Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 November 2005
COWARDLY thieves kicked and punched a puppy as they searched a house, it has been revealed.

5. Power cuts spark anger

Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 November 2005
A POWER supplier has apologised to residents after a housing estate was plunged into darkness on one of the coldest nights of the year.

6. Police appeal as two women are assaulted

Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 November 2005
A SEX attacker struck twice within 10 minutes, indecently assaulting two women as they shopped.

7. Exciting times ahead, says new police inspector

Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 November 2005
A NEW police inspector has pledged to continue the battle to reduce crime in Hyndburn and carry on the work of his predecessor.

8. Pub in parking fines shocker

Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 November 2005
A ROW has broken out after a pub slapped at least 10 tickets on cars parked on its land in a matter of hours.

9. Alice, 98, brutally robbed

Accrington Observer, Thursday 17 November 2005
A GRAND old lady of 98, soon to be installed as a Freeman of the Borough, was brutally held down by intruders as her home was burgled for the second time in six months.