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Great Harwood Rovers FC unveils inclusive new logo representing men’s and women’s football
Great Harwood Rovers Football Club has proudly revealed a brand-new club logo that, for the first time in its history, features both men's and women's football - a respectful step towards equality, inclusion, and community
Accrington Historian Robert Kenyon Preserves Town’s Rich Transport Legacy
The vibrant history of Accrington's transport system lives on, thanks to the lifelong dedication of Robert Kenyon, a local historian whose unparalleled archive documents the evolution of trams, buses, and railways in the
Record-Breaking Turnout for King’s Awards & Honours Workshop in Lancashire
A spirit of civic pride and community celebration filled Accrington Stanley’s 1968 Lounge as the recent King’s Awards and Honours Workshop drew its biggest audience to date, marking a milestone moment for Lancashire.Hosted
Winners announced for #AmazingAccrington 1940s trail at Food & Drink Festival
The 1940s-themed trail held as part of the 2025 #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival has delighted families and young participants across the town, with three lucky winners having been announced. Taking first place and
Accrington Stanley to host exclusive fixture release event at the Wham Stadium
Accrington Stanley is set to host a special fixture release event to mark the highly anticipated Sky Bet League Two fixture release on Thursday, 26th June at the Wham Stadium. Held in the club's
Accrington Pipe Band to mark 140 years with special anniversary concert at town hall
Accrington's own musical institution, the Accrington Pipe Band, is preparing to mark a major milestone this summer as it celebrates its 140th anniversary with a special concert at Accrington Town Hall. The event will
Clayton Boxing Club shines at international Portimão Box Cup in Portugal
Clayton Boxing Club had an unforgettable weekend at the prestigious Portimão Box Cup, held on the stunning Algarve coast in Portugal. The team delivered a series of impressive performances, competing against talented boxers from
Feedback from #AmazingAccrington on-the-day research discovers Accrington Food & Drink Festival generated over £369,000 economic boost
The 2025 #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival has been hailed a huge success, drawing a crowd of over 8,000 people and injecting an impressive £369,600 into the local economy. Based on survey data collected
#AmazingAccrington’s new 1940s dance attraction steals the show on debut
A brand new 1940s-themed attraction made a stunning debut at the #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival on Saturday, captivating crowds with vintage dance routines and wartime nostalgia. The idea was from Burnley-based marketing and
Tenth anniversary of #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival draws thousands to town centre
The #AmazingAccrington Food & Drink Festival returned in spectacular style on Saturday 7th June, with over 8,000 visitors braving the weather and turning out to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary. Marking a decade
Freight Rail Terminal bringing over 2,800 jobs one step closer in #AmazingAccrington
#AmazingAccrington business leaders, local schools and education providers came together for a special meeting on Friday, 6th June, which was held at Oswaldtwistle Mills. The group was very pleased to hear local MP, Sarah
Celebrate Pride Month at Vue Accrington with a selection of LGBTQ+ titles – including an exclusive preview
This Pride Month, Vue is celebrating with a curated line-up of queer cinema – from timeless classics to new releases – including an exclusive early preview of the psychological drama Hot Milk. Set for
iMEP Music Festival returns in September with major upgrades and an unmissable line-up
The iMEP Music Festival is back and bigger than ever for 2025, returning to the iMEP Arena at Accrington Cricket Club on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th September. After a successful debut in 2024,
Special Early Bird offer announced for Hyndburn Stallholders at the 2025 Great Harwood Christmas Extravaganza
Local Hyndburn-based stallholders are being given the chance to book a stall at this year's Great Harwood Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday 13th December for a cut-price £50 as part of a special early bird
Commissioner Grunshaw praises community group supported by proceeds of crime
Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, joined Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Kimberley Whitehead and community leaders at Clayton Amateur Boxing and Community Club to see how funding from the office