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11. Fire sparks asbestos alarm
Accrington Observer, Thursday 20 May 2004ROYDS Street in Accrington was sealed off on Tuesday afternoon after firefighters discovered dangerous asbestos while tackling a garage blaze.
12. Killers prey on our cats
Accrington Observer, Thursday 20 May 2004FEARFUL Hyndburn cat lovers face a double threat to the lives of their beloved pets.
13. Clayton band top Europe-wide poll
Accrington Observer, Thursday 20 May 2004A BAND from Hyndburn are a step closer to stardom after being voted the most promising new act in the whole of Europe.
14. Joy as schools get cash boost
Accrington Observer, Thursday 20 May 2004TWO Hyndburn schools are celebrating after receiving a cash boost from the New Opportunities Fund to improve their sports and recreation facilities.
15. Lib Dem trio hope for election success
Accrington Observer, Thursday 20 May 2004ONLY three Liberal Democrats are contesting wards in the June council elections but they are all confident of their chances.
16. Green light for revamp of old Karrimor site
Accrington Observer, Thursday 20 May 2004A SCHEME to turn Accrington's derelict Karrimor building into a business and retail complex has taken a step forward after councillors gave it the green light.
17. Last-ditch bid to restore disabled playscheme
Accrington Observer, Friday 14 May 2004"HEAVEN and earth" are being moved to save a playscheme for disabled children that was scrapped to save the council money.
18. Bus horror driver left scene
Accrington Observer, Friday 14 May 2004THE driver of a double decker bus which knocked down and killed a woman on a zebra crossing left the scene, an inquest heard this week.
19. First WI group is launched in town
Accrington Observer, Thursday 13 May 2004OSWALDTWISTLE now has its first-ever Women's Institute (WI) group, thanks to the efforts of local women.
20. Iraqi torture photos link to town denied
Accrington Observer, Thursday 13 May 2004SENSATIONAL claims that Iraqi torture pictures were passed round an Accrington working men's club have been denied by the bemused stewardess.