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21. Soldiers' historic link to church
Accrington Observer, Friday 19 October 2007ST JOHN'S Church has unique and historic links with the Pals because it was there that they held a valedictory service before marching to the railway station, watched by 16,000 people, to train for battle and eventually meet their grim fate when they were ordered "over the top" at Serre in Northern France in 1916.
22. Green belt fears as travellers' dig in
Accrington Observer, Friday 19 October 2007DOZENS of travellers' caravans could be settling on Oswaldtwistle's green belt if residents' fears are realised.
23. Lifesavers drag OAP from fire
Accrington Observer, Thursday 18 October 2007THREE lifesaving heroes pulled a 91-year-old man from his burning house.
24. Police van in taxi crash
Accrington Observer, Wednesday 17 October 2007AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a taxi was in collision with a police van while it was answering a 999 call.
25. Two held over sex attacks
Accrington Observer, Wednesday 17 October 2007ACCRINGTON police are quizzing two men over two separate sexual assaults alleged to have taken place in the town.
26. Police bravery is recognised
Accrington Observer, Wednesday 17 October 2007TWO hero cops have been presented with a prestigious bravery award after rescuing a woman from a freezing and swollen stream in Oswaldtwistle.
27. Sad farewell to Francesca
Accrington Observer, Wednesday 17 October 2007THE funeral of tragic teenager Francesca Sanna took place on Monday when more than 300 people turned out to pay their last respects.
28. Shocking TV documentary on blaze family
Accrington Observer, Friday 12 October 2007A SHOCKING TV documentary is to be aired later this month into the tragic death of an Accrington family murdered by dad Mohammed Riaz.
29. First pictures of superstore
Accrington Observer, Friday 12 October 2007SUPERMARKET bosses have released images of how Accrington's proposed new Tesco store would look if given the go ahead by Hyndburn Council.
30. Stuffed animals firm 'ignorant of the law'
Accrington Observer, Friday 12 October 2007A FORMER Accrington antiques business which sold stuffed animals illegally has escaped with a conditional discharge and costs of just £65 after its director appeared before Hyndburn magistrates..