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Hyndburn Mayoral Charity Fund launches Just Giving page to support Community Hub
This year the Mayoral Charity Fund will support the Hyndburn Hub who are working to assist vulnerable people in the borough during the current crisis. Mayor of Hyndburn, Cllr June Harrison, said: “As Mayor
What More UK Retool from Storage Boxes to Personal Protective Equipment to Support the NHS in this Crisis
Manufacturing giant What More UK have announced they will be saving lives and protecting the NHS by going into production of personal protective equipment. What More UK have proudly announced they will be doing
Accrington and Rossendale College goes from strength to strength as it celebrates rise in National Achievement Rate Tables
Accrington and Rossendale College is continuing to go from strength to strength – boosting its position in the newly published National Achievement Rate Tables following its successful merger with Nelson and Colne College. Within
HYNDBURN HUB ANNOUNCED – TO SERVE THE MOST VULNERABLE IN THE BOROUGH
Government, leaders and voluntary services have joined hands to announce imminent plans for a hub in Hyndburn. David Welsby, Chief Executive of Hyndburn Borough Council The announcement comes after Prime Minister, Boris
A New Project for Accrington Women Secures National Lottery Support
A new National Lottery Heritage Funded project for Accrington has received the go-ahead and this time it’s an often-overlooked generation of ordinary working women who take centre stage – those aged 55 plus. Heritage
HML Recycling’s Scrap for Charity Initiative Launched to the Public and Business Community
HML Recycling, Bolton Avenue, Huncoat, has set itself the target of donating £10,000 to charity. The new scheme has arisen out of changes to the way the organisation is allowed to make payments for
HML Recycling gives £4000 to help Hyndburn Voluntary and Community Resource Centre
“Businesses have a responsibility to the community” says Stuart Rogan, Director of HML Recycling. That’s why he’s giving away a generous £4000 to Hyndburn Voluntary and Community Resource Centre (HVCRC). Earlier this year the
Accrington Stanley Food Bank Collection Aims to Beat Last Year’s Two Tonne Record
Accrington Stanley Football Club, in partnership with Julie Hesmondhalgh (Hayley from Coronation Street 1998 – 2014), Scott Dawson Advertising, and the Official Accrington Stanley Supporters Club (OASSC), are appealing for food supplies for local charity
Hyndburn Election Candidates Meet with #AmazingAccrington Business Leaders
On Thursday 5th December, Accrington business leaders had the opportunity to put their questions to three election candidates for the constituency seat of Hyndburn. In attendance were Graham Jones (Labour), Sara Britcliffe (Conservative) and
Thousands turn out for Accrington’s Christmas and Fireworks Extravaganza
Visitors flocked to Accrington Town centre on Thursday evening to enjoy a packed programme of festive entertainment, including a spectacular firework display and of course the big switch on of the towns Christmas lights. There
Join the festive fun at Accrington’s Christmas and Fireworks Extravaganza
What a busy night it’s going to be on the 28thth November in Amazing Accrington! This year’s Christmas light switch on and fireworks show promises to be a treat for all the family; with
Studio Christmas Pop-up Toy Shop at Maundy Relief
? Video highlights of today's launch of the Studio Christmas Toy Shop at Maundy Relief.??A big thank you to Studio Retail Limited, Accrington Stanley, Clayton Park Bakery and Julie Hesmondhalgh for joining forces and helping
Education, Council and Business – it takes all three for a successful future
Key figures from local government, business and education joined forces for the #AmazingAccrington Hyndburn Education Summit on Friday. Hosted in the heart of Hyndburn, this year’s annual event took place within Accrington Town Hall -
Elderly man receives new TV after writing a letter to retailer
A 92-year-old gentleman from Cheshire is thrilled to have received a brand-new television set, after writing to retailer Studio.co.uk about his broken remote control. Mr Hawker, from Northwich, wrote to the head office of
Victorian Market Hall Celebrating 150 Years
Accrington’s magnificent Victorian Market Hall will be 150 years old this October and a number of events, along with exhibitions of photos and other memorabilia are being planned to celebrate. The Market Hall was