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The countdown to Accrington carnival
Accrington and Rossendale College
Onlookers will pack the street as floats depicting classic film and TV shows parade through the streets leaving the town awash with colour and cheering.
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Photos galore at Haworth art gallery’s exhibition
Accrington
Alongside the framed prints, many of them winners in the club’s recent annual competition, will be a digital display
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First entry to Mr Carnival competition for the Accrington Carnival
Accrington and Rossendale College
The brand new competition which runs alongside the carnival queen and princess contests is open to men aged 18 to 30 who live or work in Hyndburn.
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Punk legend in town
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Although she’s often referred to as ‘the Queen of Punk’, musician/writer Patti Smith is clearly not the most visible type of monarch, perched high up on her throne.
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