WWII BSA M20 Motorbike to Lead D-Day Procession
A 1944 BSA M20 motorbike will lead a D-Day anniversary procession at the AmazingAccrington Food and Drink Festival on June 6, followed by commemorations and military displays.
A 1944 BSA M20 motorbike will lead a D-Day anniversary procession at the AmazingAccrington Food and Drink Festival on June 6, followed by commemorations and military displays.
Bensons for Beds raised over £32,000 for Crisis during National Bed Month, funding deposits and rent for 20 people to move into stable homes.
A new free music festival, Accrington Live, will take place on Easter Sunday, April 5, in the Tiger Lounge car park. Featuring live bands, local food, and a community atmosphere, it includes a heritage walk and is supported by Hyndburn Borough Council.
Thomas Varey, a rising boxing star from Accrington, secured a dramatic fifth-round knockout against Ugandan Andrew Kikonyogo in Bolton, maintaining his undefeated professional record.
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RecommendedAccrington Market Hall reopens in November with a new manager search. Council invests in sports grants, play areas, and events, while implementing HMO regulations to protect housing standards.
Doreen Potts, a cherished Ward Aid at Accrington Victoria Hospital and dedicated piano player at Cambridge Street Methodist Church, has passed away at 84. Her life of service and music touched many in the community.
A vibrant mural honoring Accrington Stanley's football legacy and the town's industrial heritage has been unveiled by the Official Accrington Stanley Supporters' Trust. The artwork, featuring iconic symbols and QR codes, aims to attract tourists and refle
Hadley, a 16-year-old First Sea Lord's Cadet, is leading a team on a cross-country bike ride from Accrington to London to raise funds and awareness for the Sea Cadets, aiming to make opportunities accessible to all young people.
Accrington Stanley footballers visited RSPCA Lancashire East in Altham, highlighting its urgent need for £15,000 monthly to avoid closure. Players met rescued dogs and called for community support to keep the vital animal welfare centre open.
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RecommendedA unique event blending live readings from the gothic thriller Series of Silence with guided tastings of Moorside Craft Gin is coming to Accrington DOME next month. The free evening transforms the venue into an extension of the real Victorian manor that i
National men's mental health charity Andymansclub visited Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium during a home match against Salford City to raise awareness about male suicide prevention and encourage open conversations about mental health challenges.
Accrington Golf Club's Lady Vice Captain, Charlotte Wright, has raised £6,795 for Pendleside Hospice, shaving her head on stage during a charity singing performance in Burnley.
The Church and Oswaldtwistle branch of the Royal British Legion has been recognised with several prestigious awards, including a Gold Beacon Award and a centenary pennant, for its dedicated community service and fundraising efforts.
Hyndburn's Mayor announces the 2026 Mayor's Ball on April 10 at Dunkenhalgh Hotel. Tickets are £50, with all funds supporting four vital local charities. Book now to celebrate and give back.