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Save the Date…Accrington Stanley’s popular Fireworks & Funfair Night is back this November
Accrington Stanley’s hugely popular Fireworks & Funfair event will return to the Wham Stadium on Sunday 1st November, promising another fantastic evening of family entertainment. Now in its ninth year, the event will run
Stanley Women Chair on top of the world after Judo comeback
Accrington Stanley Women Chair Sami Smithson has completed a remarkable sporting comeback by being crowned World Champion at the World Judo Championships Veterans in Sarajevo. Fourteen years after she last stepped onto the mat
Accrington Stanley fans invited to have their say at fans’ forum this September
Accrington Stanley supporters will have the chance to put their questions to the club when the Reds host a Fans' Forum at the Wham Stadium on Tuesday 29th September. The evening will be led
Stanley launch special £10 ticket offer for Cheltenham clash
Accrington Stanley are giving supporters the chance to watch their Sky Bet League Two clash against Cheltenham Town for just £10 as part of a special ticket offer. The Reds host Cheltenham at the
Great Harwood Transport Weekend draws crowds for celebration of vehicles old and new
Vehicle enthusiasts travelled from far and wide to Great Harwood as the town’s popular Transport Weekend returned for another successful year. The two-day Great Harwood Transport Weekend took place at Great Harwood Showground on
Accrington Stanley Community Trust invests £600,000 to bring padel to Accrington for the first time
Accrington Stanley Community Trust is investing £600,000 to bring the rapidly growing sport of padel to Accrington for the very first time. Two brand-new covered and floodlit padel courts are being developed at the
Prizes galore as Accrington Market reveals its lucky winners
There were smiles all round at Accrington Market as four lucky winners picked up fantastic prizes following two popular competitions. The giveaways helped create an extra buzz around the Accrington Market cabins during August,
East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce appoints new Chief Executive
East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Brierley as its new Chief Executive, effective 1 September 2026. Following a comprehensive and competitive recruitment process, the Board selected Simon
Lancashire’s only Soapbox Challenge of 2026 brings thousands to Accrington for spectacular day of racing
Accrington town centre was transformed into a racetrack once again on Saturday as Lancashire’s only Soapbox Challenge of 2026 brought thousands of spectators into the town for a spectacular day of racing,
Lancashire’s ONLY Soapbox Challenge of 2026 set to take over Accrington this Saturday
Lancashire’s only Soapbox Challenge of 2026 is racing into Accrington this Saturday, and families can enjoy a full day of thrills, entertainment and town centre fun completely FREE of charge. The hugely popular #AmazingAccrington
Hyndburn’s annual Heritage Open Days take centre stage with packed programme of FREE events
Residents and visitors are being invited to discover the fascinating stories, landmarks and people that have shaped Hyndburn as Heritage Open Days returns this September. Taking place from Friday 11th to Sunday 20th September, Heritage Open
Lights, Camera, Soapbox…Accrington gears up for blockbuster day of racing this August
Excitement is building for the return of the #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge on Saturday 29th August, with a brand-new film theme, a huge new start ramp and some very special competitors ready to take to the
Lucky shopper scoops fresh produce hamper from Accrington Market
The winner of Accrington Market’s popular fruit and veg hamper social media competition has collected her prize from Smiths Fresh Produce. Vicky Johnson was randomly selected as the lucky winner from more than 300
Sponsors step up to the spot at Accrington Stanley’s pre-season celebration
Accrington Stanley welcomed its valued commercial partners to the club’s training ground on Thursday, as they celebrated their existing sponsors and officially welcomed new businesses ahead of the 2026/27 season. Sponsors from
Eafield & Maple announced as official training kit sponsor for Accrington Stanley Women
Accrington Stanley Women have announced Eafield & Maple as the club's official first team training kit sponsor ahead of the 2026/27 season. Based in Accrington, Eafield & Maple are an independent estate agent specialising