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Accrington Pals
18:55, 18 JUL 2016
Grandson of Pal travels from South Africa for commemorations
Accrington Pals
Jeremy Havard is the grandson of George Edward Haynes, who survived the Somme offensive
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GALLERY: New Accrington bus station officially opens
Accrington Bus Station
Council bosses said the station is the first part in a 'multi-million pound jigsaw of investment' for the town centre
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The battle that changed the face of Accrington for ever: How the Observer reported the tragic events 100 years ago
Accrington Pals
In this archive we reveal how the Accrington Observer reported the events of the Somme and the fate of the Accrington Pals
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'We went over the top this morning' - book uncovers diaries of Somme survivor
Accrington
Pte Jack Smallshaw was one of the few Accrington Pals that survived and fought until the end of WWI
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Borough unites to pay respects to Accrington Pals 100 years on
Accrington
Today marks the centenary of the start of the Battle of the Somme, where hundreds of Pals lost their lives
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Accrington prepares to honour its Battle of the Somme Pals
Accrington
July 1 marks the centenary of 'the worst day in the history of the Battle Army'
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Last-minute plea for volunteers for Somme tribute event
Oswaldtwistle
The Falling event is still 'woefully' short of its target of 1,500 participants
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Thousands pay tribute to Accrington Pals on Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces
The Pals Prom event in Oak Hill Park has been hailed as a huge success
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Pals Prom to herald series of events to mark Somme centenary
Accrington Pals
The sacrifice of the Accrington Pals will be commemorated over the next few weeks
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Athlete in record-breaking Land's End to John O'Groats bid
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Former Clayton Harrier Anthony Gotts aims to make the historic journey in a manual wheelchair
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PICTURES: Thousands enjoy Accrington Food and Drink Festival
Hyndburn
The town centre was packed with attractions and has been hailed a 'huge success'
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Thousands expected in Accrington this weekend for food and drink festival
Hyndburn
A feast of activities have been organised around the town centre
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Compelling Accrington Pals film set for first ever screening in the town
Accrington Pals
The film is presented by local historian the late William Turner and dedicated to his memory
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New mayor installed as community groups receive cash boosts
Accrington Town Hall
Outgoing mayor Coun Marlene Haworth presented cheques to good causes
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Commemorative events to mark centenary of the Battle of the Somme
Accrington Pals
The events will be marking the 100th anniversary of the battle and the sacrifice of the Accrington Pals
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Shop owners invited to Accrington town centre regeneration event
Accrington
The 'Building for the Future' event will be held on May 11
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Row as Accrington Pals tribute 'could fall foul of new EU counter terror regulations'
Accrington
Battle of the Somme re-enactors claim they could risk prosecution if they take deactivated Lee-Enfield rifles into France
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Plans unveiled to stop the loss of 'unique' town centre architecture
Accrington
Shop and building owners are being invited to attend a series of events to see how Accrington can be preserved
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Rhyddings Park redwood tree saved from the chop by public petition
Accrington
More than 2,000 people opposed the felling of the tree under a £2m lottery funded scheme
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PICTURES: Hundreds pay tribute at Accrington Pals service
Accrington Pals
The event marked the 101st anniversary of a Valedictory Service before the pals marched off to fight in the First World War
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'Love heart' plaster casts ease Valentine's Day pain for Royal Blackburn Hospital patients
Local News
The novel remedy is being offered to patients who 'fall head over heels' this weekend
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Permanent tribute to ex-council leader at new Accrington bus station
Hyndburn Council
The bus station, due to open in May, will receive a commemorative stone to the late George Slynn
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Celebrity chef Richard Fox to head up Accrington Food and Drink Festival
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The festival in June will also feature a Spitfire display
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Accrington Pals honoured by name during Somme centenary service
Accrington Pals
The Pals will be individually honoured with a minute's silence each
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