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11. Tree fall girl amazes docs with recovery
Accrington Observer, Thursday 16 October 2003THE family of an Accrington schoolgirl who was left brain-damaged when she fell out of a tree while looking for conkers are hoping that she will be back home by Christmas.
12. Model way to recycle your old newspapers
Accrington Observer, Thursday 16 October 2003HYNDBURN residents are being urged to rethink the way they dispose of their rubbish and to take advantage of free recycling schemes available in the borough.
13. Jewels go in blackout raid
Accrington Observer, Thursday 16 October 2003A REWARD has been offered in a bid to catch thieves who stole several items of expensive jewellery from an Accrington antiques store.
14. Cinema cleared in blaze drama
Accrington Observer, Thursday 16 October 2003MOVIE fans found themselves caught up in a real -life drama when they were evacuated from Accrington's Premiere Cinema after smoke seeped into an auditorium.
15. Nightspot under threat as licensee drops out
Accrington Observer, Thursday 16 October 2003THE future of an Accrington nightclub was this week hanging in the balance after one of the partners in the project dropped out.
16. Ace day as Henman serves up a treat to two young fans
Accrington Observer, Thursday 16 October 2003TENNIS-mad Oscar Metcalf had an "ace" day out when he won a VIP trip to Wimbledon - with the chance to meet his sporting hero, Tim Henman.
17. Death trap bus station slammed
Accrington Observer, Thursday 16 October 2003CALLS have been made for major changes at Accrington's "overcrowded" bus station following the death of pensioner Joyce Rigby.
18. Cruel thieves attack frail OAP
Accrington Observer, Thursday 16 October 2003A FRAIL man of 87 suffered a broken leg when he was pushed to the ground by two men who forced their way into his home in Cobham Road, Accrington, on Wednesday afternoon.
19. From Big Macs to pizza and pasta
Accrington Observer, Friday 10 October 2003A TASTE of Italy is soon to make an appearance in Accrington town centre as an empty property is due to re-open as an Italian restaurant and wine bar.
20. ‘Scum bag’ rap for council tenants
Accrington Observer, Friday 10 October 2003A FORMER Hyndburn Mayor is calling for better vetting of council tenants after yobs forced one resident to move out of her home.