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Great HarwoodGreat Harwood and Knuzden life in bygone days
Our Time Trip feature drops in on 2007
BaxendenDrug addict who had 36 previous convictions and kidnapped elderly couple has minimum jail term cutJames Evans, 51, had only been out of prison for a few months when he forced his way into the couple's home
Accrington Pals£2m town square officially opened and dedicated to the Accrington Pals
Hundreds of people gathered in the town centre as a plaque was unveiled
OswaldtwistleDouble blow for town as Post Office and McColls confirm early 2019 closures
Oswaldtwistle councillor Sara Britcliffe said it will be a 'massive loss'
AccringtonA paedophile who took upskirt pictures of children has walked free from courtGordon Dreghorn, from Accrington, targeted children as young as four years old
Accrington Victoria HospitalAccrington Victoria Hospital ward closes after asbestos found in basement
Admissions to Ward 2 have been suspended
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Accrington News

AccringtonA paedophile who took upskirt pictures of children has walked free from courtGordon Dreghorn, from Accrington, targeted children as young as four years old
AccringtonChildren's Christmas presents stolen in Accrington house burglaryPolice said the victim had spent 12 months saving up for the gifts
AccringtonAccrington grandmother, 59, dies after road collisionMaureen Westwell's family have paid tribute to her
HuncoatBus shelters could be removed after another spate of vandalism
Shelters in Huncoat were targeted by yobs last weekend
Hyndburn CouncilCCTV appeal after 'abusive graffiti' sprayed on council headquartersPolice want to identify two men to help with their investigation

Crime

BaxendenDrug addict who had 36 previous convictions and kidnapped elderly couple has minimum jail term cutJames Evans, 51, had only been out of prison for a few months when he forced his way into the couple's home
Local NewsAccrington defendants up before the courtsThe latest from Blackburn and Burnley magistrates
Local NewsHyndburn defendants up before the courtsOur regular roundup from magistrates
AccringtonFears over 'crime wave' as claims bobbies on the beat set to be halvedBut crime-hit shop owners have been told allowing security shutters would put off shoppers
AccringtonCCTV appeal after dog walker sexually assaulted in AccringtonDetectives have released CCTV images of a man they want to identify

Great Harwood News

Great HarwoodGreat Harwood and Knuzden life in bygone days
Our Time Trip feature drops in on 2007
Great HarwoodFirefighters attacked by around 40 yobs throwing fireworksGreat Harwood crews were attacked on Station Road during a call-out
AccringtonGreat Harwood and Baxenden life in bygone daysOur Time Trip feature drops in on 2007
Local NewsAccrington defendants up before the courtsThe latest from Blackburn and Burnley magistrates
OswaldtwistleDisabled charity may close unless new permanent home is found
North East Lancashire RDA has issued an urgent plea for help before winter arrives

Oswaldtwistle News

OswaldtwistleDouble blow for town as Post Office and McColls confirm early 2019 closures
Oswaldtwistle councillor Sara Britcliffe said it will be a 'massive loss'
OswaldtwistleTakeaway bosses jailed for manslaughter of Megan Lee who suffered allergic reaction to mealNut allergy sufferer Megan died from an asthma attack after she ate food from the Royal Spice takeaway in Oswaldtwistle
OswaldtwistleOswaldtwistle Area Forum disbanded after council bosses empty bank account
Chairman Peter Britcliffe said they are 'very sad and angry'
Local NewsAccrington defendants up before the courtsThe latest from Blackburn and Burnley magistrates
OswaldtwistleTakeaway bosses found guilty of Megan Lee manslaughterMohammed Abdul Kuddus and Harun Rashid have been warned to face jail sentences

Rishton News

Local NewsAccrington defendants up before the courtsThe latest from Blackburn and Burnley magistrates
HyndburnHalloween events for kids in Hyndburn 2018
From Trick or Treat challenges to spooky fancy dress parties, there's something for everyone this October
Local NewsHyndburn defendants up before the courtsOur regular roundup from magistrates
AccringtonLooking back at Hyndburn in 2006
Our Time Trip feature looks back at bygone days
AccringtonWoman overcame chronic ill health to land first class degree and dream job in her 40s
Inspirational Jayne Newsham from Oswaldtwistle said 'enough was enough' three years ago

Baxenden News

BaxendenDrug addict who had 36 previous convictions and kidnapped elderly couple has minimum jail term cutJames Evans, 51, had only been out of prison for a few months when he forced his way into the couple's home
AccringtonGreat Harwood and Baxenden life in bygone daysOur Time Trip feature drops in on 2007
AlthamLooking back at Altham and Baxenden in 2007
Our Time Trip feature looks back at bygone days
Hollins Technology CollegeChildren's behaviour expert praised at education awards
Janette Wallis, from Baxenden, was nominated for a Community Education Award
Local NewsHyndburn defendants up before the courtsOur regular roundup from magistrates
Accrington Pals£2m town square officially opened and dedicated to the Accrington PalsHundreds of people gathered in the town centre as a plaque was unveiled
OswaldtwistleDouble blow for town as Post Office and McColls confirm early 2019 closuresOswaldtwistle councillor Sara Britcliffe said it will be a 'massive loss'
Great HarwoodGreat Harwood and Knuzden life in bygone daysOur Time Trip feature drops in on 2007
AccringtonA paedophile who took upskirt pictures of children has walked free from courtGordon Dreghorn, from Accrington, targeted children as young as four years old
Local NewsAccrington defendants up before the courtsThe latest from Blackburn and Burnley magistrates
Great HarwoodGreat Harwood and Knuzden life in bygone daysOur Time Trip feature drops in on 2007
BaxendenDrug addict who had 36 previous convictions and kidnapped elderly couple has minimum jail term cutJames Evans, 51, had only been out of prison for a few months when he forced his way into the couple's home
Accrington Pals£2m town square officially opened and dedicated to the Accrington PalsHundreds of people gathered in the town centre as a plaque was unveiled
OswaldtwistleDouble blow for town as Post Office and McColls confirm early 2019 closuresOswaldtwistle councillor Sara Britcliffe said it will be a 'massive loss'
AccringtonA paedophile who took upskirt pictures of children has walked free from courtGordon Dreghorn, from Accrington, targeted children as young as four years old
Accrington Pals£2m town square officially opened and dedicated to the Accrington PalsHundreds of people gathered in the town centre as a plaque was unveiled
OswaldtwistleDouble blow for town as Post Office and McColls confirm early 2019 closuresOswaldtwistle councillor Sara Britcliffe said it will be a 'massive loss'
Great HarwoodGreat Harwood and Knuzden life in bygone daysOur Time Trip feature drops in on 2007
AccringtonA paedophile who took upskirt pictures of children has walked free from courtGordon Dreghorn, from Accrington, targeted children as young as four years old
Local NewsAccrington defendants up before the courtsThe latest from Blackburn and Burnley magistrates
Great HarwoodGreat Harwood and Knuzden life in bygone daysOur Time Trip feature drops in on 2007
BaxendenDrug addict who had 36 previous convictions and kidnapped elderly couple has minimum jail term cutJames Evans, 51, had only been out of prison for a few months when he forced his way into the couple's home
Accrington Pals£2m town square officially opened and dedicated to the Accrington PalsHundreds of people gathered in the town centre as a plaque was unveiled
OswaldtwistleDouble blow for town as Post Office and McColls confirm early 2019 closuresOswaldtwistle councillor Sara Britcliffe said it will be a 'massive loss'
AccringtonA paedophile who took upskirt pictures of children has walked free from courtGordon Dreghorn, from Accrington, targeted children as young as four years old