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15:25, 13 FEB 2013
Ex Mayor denies quit claims
Conservative Party
Former Hyndburn mayor Paul Barton has denied claims he is on the verge of quitting the ruling Conservative group.
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Licence scheme will root out rogue landlords
Accrington
The government has backed a scheme to license private landlords in large parts of Accrington and Church.
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Have faith in my politics, says Kevin
Local News
Mr Kevin Logan, who retired last summer as the vicar of Christ Church, Accrington, has declared an interest in standing as a candidate for Hyndburn in the next General Election.
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New first citizen
Accrington Town Hall
The mayoral chains were handed over to the new Mayor of Hyndburn at the annual mayor making at Accrington Town Hall.
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School hits right inspection note
Local News
THE excellent behaviour and singing of an Accrington primary school’s pupils struck a chord with inspectors in its recent Ofsted review.
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The worries of Woolies
Local News
TWENTY-one staff at Accrington’s Woolworths store, which has been at the heart of the town for 83 years, could lose their jobs before Christmas as the stricken company announced a massive closure sale.
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People power wins drug centre battle
NHS
PEOPLE power won the day after health bosses scrapped controversial plans to site a drug centre near their homes.
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200 sign drug rehab centre protest petition
Graham Jones
OVER 200 furious residents have signed a petition slamming "secretive" plans for a drug and alcohol rehab centre in a residential area of Accrington.
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21st century makeover for old hall
Christmas
A PIECE of old Accrington is on the market for a major make-over.
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Rehab centre could face wrath of residents
Hyndburn Council
A DRUG and alcohol rehab centre in Accrington could face a backlash from residents, health bosses have been warned.
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Heritage on danger list as historic buildings could crumble to dust
Hyndburn
Two historic Hyndburn structures have been named as "at risk’’ by a preservation group.
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Mindless vandals cause heartbreak
Accrington
ANGRY appeal organisers trying their best to breathe new life into a run-down church claim teenagers are ruining their hard work.
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Mum diagnosed with cancer in final year of study
Paul Weller
BRAVE Emma Kate Greenhalgh–Yates, who battled a brain tumour for seven years, died from her illness on Monday.
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Prison dog Jette back to where she belongs
Local News
A PRISON dog trained to attack on command was found this week – doing a spot of morning shopping.
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Multi-million-pound housing boost
Hyndburn
Hyndburn is to receive a whopping £8.6M to continue its housing regeneration work.
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Pupils’ touching tributes to Pals
Local News
Over £900 has been raised as part of the campaign to save the Accrington Pals’ Chapel in St John’s Church, Accrington.
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Accrington Pals fund tops £13,000 mark
Accrington
The fund now stands at £13,292, with £3,000 likely to come from Peel and Barnfield Area Council.
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Facelift planned for historic church
Local News
AN HISTORIC Accrington church could get a massive facelift if a plan to develop it gets the go-ahead.
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Massive cheque sends fund soaring to £11K
Local News
A HUGE donation has sent our appeal to save the Accrington Pals Memorial Chapel soaring past the £10,000 milestone.
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Friends lose fight over bandstand
Graham Jones
A LIVELY debate was sparked when residents met to discuss whether Oak Hill Park should have its bandstand replaced after it was torched by arsonists.
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'Bandstand will be costly and attract yobs'
Local News
A PRESSURE group has hit out at plans to build a new bandstand in Oak Hill Park, Accrington, five years after the original one was burned down by arsonists.
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Rooms with a view for plush waterside homes
Local News
SMART new apartments are set to open in what was once a forgotten and derelict area of Accrington.
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Help us move up to the Scouts
Armed Forces
A GROUP of Cubs are desperate for volunteers to keep the camp fires of the Scouting movement burning in Accrington.
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Councillors
Clare Pritchard
HOW to get in touch with your local councillors
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