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London 2012 Olympics
14:43, 25 MAR 2015
WATCH: Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle drops in to visit pupils
London 2012 Olympics
Children from Altham Primary School met up with the athlete at the Accrington offices of Simon Jersey, official supplier to Team GB.
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Accrington schoolgirl boxes clever to win international women's boxing medal
Accrington
Bria Fielding, from Church, has been tipped for future Olympic glory
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Tributes paid to ‘Mr Huncoat'
Huncoat
Colin Feeley, who was known locally at ‘Mr Huncoat’, worked tirelessly for the community as a Labour councillor for more than ten years.
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Charity race in honour of Olympic legend Ron Hill
Commonwealth Games
The Ron Hill Accrington 10k will honour the distance runner.
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Wheelchair athlete Anthony Gotts’s fears after accident
Accrington
A Wheelchair athlete fears his dreams of international success may be ruined after suffering a road accident.
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Boxing lessons help to improve behaviour
Rishton
Norden High School invited Commonwealth Games and Youth Olympics star Charlotte Hartley to tell pupils about how she overcame problems with bullying and alopecia.
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Tributes to Great Harwood Olympic park designer
Great Harwood
Olympic Park architect and "hidden gem" John Hopkins has died aged 59
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Athletics legend Ron Hill goes on the run to celebrate Freedom of Hyndburn accolade
London 2012 Olympics
Olympic legend Ron Hill celebrated his Freedom of the Borough award with a run up the Coppice.
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Athlete Leigh Lennon is on track to be Kelly Holmes’ golden girl
Other Sport
Leigh Lennon’s dream is to be British number one at every level – and she is well on her way to making it come true.
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Accrington legend Ron Hill can't stop running
Christmas
As the Observer celebrates its 125th anniversary, Martha Kelner talks to one of Accrington’s most famous sons, Ron Hill ...
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Leigh continues to make tracks
London 2012 Olympics
Accrington athlete Leigh Lennon has continued her training under double Olympic gold medalist Dame Kelly Holmes.
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Help us celebrate Observer's 125th aniversary milestone
David Lloyd
The Accrington Observer celebrates its 125th anniversary next month and we are asking for your sporting memories. Accrington has had plenty of sporting stars over the years and has been the scene of sporting dramas, featured in the Observer.
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Hyndburn ready to celebrate summer
Local News
Hyndburn is gearing up to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics.
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Dancer Lauren takes the lead as sports awards loom large
Other Sport
A disco dancer from Oswaldtwistle has been nominated as the Rising Star of 2011 in the glittering Lancashire Sports Awards.
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Get set...for chance to see the Olympic torch in Hyndburn
Hyndburn
Employers are being urged to give workers time off to cheer on the Olympic torch as it makes its way through the borough.
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Shooter Ian Peel on hunt for more Olympic medalists
London 2012 Olympics
Great Harwood’s Olympic silver medalist Ian Peel has been trying to find the next generation of shooters who can fire GB to a medal in London 2012.
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Youngsters hit back over art pub eyesore claims
Local News
A 20ft collage has been created on the side of the Commercial Hotel by youngsters involved with Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre.
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Lure of League One football for Cisak
London 2012 Olympics
Goalkeeper Alex Cisak said the lure of League One football persuaded him to reject Stanley’s offer in favour of Oldham.
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Gymnasts face the county's best
London 2012 Olympics
Pupils from Baxenden Primary School pitted their wits against the county’s best when they represented Hyndburn at the 10th annual SPAR Lancashire Youth Games gymnastics county finals.
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Rachel’s World Cup battle
London 2012 Olympics
Former Accrington Ladies goalkeeper Rachel Brown hopes her vast experience will give her an edge in the battle for the England number one jersey at the World Cup.
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Swimmer Niamh is a record breaker as she stars at championships
London 2012 Olympics
Pioneer 79 swimmer Niamh Robinson had a smashing time as records crumbled at a top competition.
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Sponsorship blow won’t stop the show
London 2012 Olympics
It's business as usual for Accrington’s famous Carnival – despite its main sponsor pulling out.
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Back to college for Accrington carnival
Local News
Crowds will be lining the streets when this year’s Accrington Carnival comes to town.
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Swimming star Daniel's search for sponsors
London 2012 Olympics
Olympic swimming star Daniel Sliwinski is looking for sponsors – so he can drive his new car to training.
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