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A different kind of birthday for boxer Jason Curtis
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Not many boxers celebrate a 40th birthday with a British title – but Jason Curtis did.
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Eight out of eightfor Luke Blackledge
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The 21-year-old super-middleweight won on a technical knockout in round three of his fight with little known Polish opponent Robert Studzinski at Oldham Sports Arena last weekend.
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Golden girl Keely in kickboxing medal triumph
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Don't mess with Keely Battrick – the nine-year-old is taking girl power to new heights. The St Oswald’s pupil has just won a gold medal at the World Kickboxing Council National Championships in Manchester and is now on the hunt for a title.
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Blackledge's opponent shrouded in mystery but he remains confident
Christmas
Luke Blackledge is hoping to defend his seven-match unbeaten run tomorrow – but has revealed that it hasn’t been the easiest fight to prepare for.
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Boxer James Kimberley reaches national final
Armed Forces
Great Harwood battler James Kimberley stormed his way into the Royal Navy ABA National Schoolboy final after a one-sided affair in the ABA semi-finals in Manchester on Sunday.
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County call for Hyndburn stars
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Hyndburn Athletic Club are racing towards glory after finishing third in the Sportshall Athletics event and receiving 12 county call-ups.
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Towering show from Peel aces
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Peel Park Primary School were chosen to represent Hyndburn in the County Indoor Athletics competition, held at Blackpool Sports Centre.
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It isn’t all big talk from Accrington's star battler Ian Entwistle
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Fighter Ian Entwistle admits he can be a bit of a talker – but he is ready to let his actions speak louder than words in the ring.
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Medals and records in top show
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Pioneer 79 were top of the pile at the Bolton and Manchester Age Group Swimming Championships in Manchester.
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Athlete Leigh Lennon is on track to be Kelly Holmes’ golden girl
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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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Martial artists belted up and ready to chase UK dream
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Several of Accrington’s Master of Martial Arts students are waiting to hear if they have been selected to represent the United Kingdon.
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Biggest fight yet for battler Ian Entwistle
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Ian Entwistle is confident he can continue the promising start to his professional career next month – despite facing possibly his biggest test yet.
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Panthers are on the prowl
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Accrington Panthers are ready to begin pre-season training and are putting the players through their paces in order to hit the ground running.
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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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Seven-up for Luke Blackledge
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Lukle Blackledge produced his best performance of his boxing career to win all four rounds against durable journeyman Dean Walker from Leeds at Colne Muni on Friday night.
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Clayton celebrate as Ellis and Lauren are national champs
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Clayton Amateur Boxing Club has only been affiliated for six months – but now has two national champions.
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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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Hat-trick of titles for kickboxer Jordan
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Jordan Riley is a triple English kickboxing champion – and is now ready to step up to be the best of British.
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Triple title fight success
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Accrington fighters showed the gloves were off as three clinched English titles in a night of full contact kickboxing at the New Era.
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David Lloyd: ‘Michael Vaughan is going to buy shares in Accrington Stanley’
David Lloyd
Accrington-born Sky commentator and former England cricketer David Lloyd is a loyal follower of Accrington Stanley and President of Accrington Cricket Club. Here he answers a host of questions on topical issues ...
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Inspiring Anthony is back on track for glory
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A group of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers runners have helped to boost the Paralympic dream of wheelchair athlete Anthony Gotts.
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Dancer Lauren takes the lead as sports awards loom large
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A disco dancer from Oswaldtwistle has been nominated as the Rising Star of 2011 in the glittering Lancashire Sports Awards.
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Six-shooter Luke battles Fury – and wins
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Accrington battler Luke Blackledge made it six wins out of six in his professional career when he overcame Phil Fury in his toughest fight yet.
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On an April morning, for the first time in 1,095 days it felt like a miracle occurred
"When we went 2-0 up, I celebrated with people on the bench and after the game I went to my dad and jumped in his arms. For the rest of the day I celebrated and it was amazing"
Morecambe
On an April morning, for the first time in 1,095 days it felt like a miracle occurred
"When we went 2-0 up, I celebrated with people on the bench and after the game I went to my dad and jumped in his arms. For the rest of the day I celebrated and it was amazing"
Burnley fans evacuated from Turf Moor stand during Wolves clash due to hanging metal inside stadium
Burnley FC
There were reports of a piece of metal hanging down dangerously from the roof above
Accrington Stanley chairman Andy Holt explains decision to sack John Coleman and Jimmy Bell on WhatsApp
Accrington Stanley FC
While Holt maintained the long-serving pair were "heroes" to fans, he said "serious mistakes" were made in management
Preston's game against Southampton postponed after huge fire near St Mary’s Stadium
Preston North End FC
The fire was next to a stadium car park leading to "health and safety concerns"
Jurgen Klopp quits Liverpool FC after bombshell announcement
Merseyside News
Jurgen Klopp has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years in charge at Anfield
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Britain's richest man is from Preston, and he's so secretive his own receptionist doesn't know who he is
Michael Platt is worth an eye-watering £14.3bn
Thrillseekers offered 'final lap' on iconic Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort ride closing for good
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The Grand Prix ride first opened in 1960 and has been a family favourite ever since
First look inside SHEIN pop-up shop opening near Lancashire today
In The News
The store is sure to be extremely popular this weekend
'It sounded like a bomb had gone off': Mayhem as car ploughs into family home in '60mph' crash
Hyndburn
"The car was going between 60 and 70mph. It swerved and hit the house and two lads got out and legged it"
Woman refuses to move bag off train seat for stranger and people agree
Traffic and Travel
"I don't see why I should let some rando boss me around and invade my personal space for no reason"
Asda
Asda, Tesco, Co-op, M&S and Waitrose 'do not eat' warnings over ice cream and pies
Customers have been warned by the Food Standards Agency over a range of items found in popular supermarkets
Abuser spared jail after tearing off wife's false lashes and dragging her through car window
Courts
Liam Hardman has been told to do a course to address his 'deficits' in thinking
Chaos at Blackpool South's by-election hustings as police called
Blackpool
“I want to have someone who will do their best for this town which I love and not just look out for themselves”
After dumping his victim in an alleyway, he desperately tried to cover his tracks
Courts
Dean Hughes claimed to have been acting in lawful self defence in a row over a mobile phone
Dad said 'love you' and kissed family goodbye before 'catastrophic' tragedy
Greater Manchester News
"Although I now realise Ian will never come home again and I have now had to move out of the house we shared, it still haunts me that he is gone"