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21. Thanks for saving my life

Accrington Observer, Thursday 16 August 2007
A TEENAGER has thanked firefighters who saved his life by rescuing him from a burning building.

22. Council boards up historic Con Club

Accrington Observer, Thursday 16 August 2007
ACTION was taken to board up the old Accrington Conservative Club only hours after its run-down state was revealed on the front page of last week's Observer.

23. Woman tells of minibus sex attack

Accrington Observer, Thursday 16 August 2007
A MOTHER-of-three who was sexually assaulted by a taxi driver says she is struggling to get her life back on track.

24. Apprentice in nightclub rumpus over spilled drink

Accrington Observer, Thursday 16 August 2007
A RISHTON man has agreed to drop an assault allegation against Apprentice star Adam Hosker after receiving an apology.

25. Bishop is threatened as church closes

Accrington Observer, Thursday 16 August 2007
A BISHOP has received sinister threats following a row over plans to close an historic Accrington church.

26. Con club in squat scandal

Accrington Observer, Friday 10 August 2007
SQUATTERS have moved into one of Accrington's most imposing buildings as anger grows over how it has been left to rot.

27. Foot and mouth outbreak puts farmers on alert

Accrington Observer, Thursday 9 August 2007
DAIRY farmers in Hyndburn are staying vigilant and praying the latest foot and mouth outbreak does not spread north.

28. Gran-of-16 fights off bogus callers

Accrington Observer, Thursday 9 August 2007
A PLUCKY pensioner who feared for her life after three bogus workmen conned their way into her house attacked the thieves with a shillelagh.

29. Immigration suspect arrested at oriental restaurant

Accrington Observer, Thursday 9 August 2007
A RESTAURANT worker has been arrested in Clayton-le-Moors as part of a Home Office operation to remove failed asylum seekers from the country.

30. Malcolm coins in just £1 in expenses

Accrington Observer, Thursday 9 August 2007
HYNDBURN councillor Malcolm Pritchard shows off his annual expenses - just £1.