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Accrington Stanley fan and musician Maelor Hughes releases new club anthem
Lifelong Accrington Stanley fan and local musician Maelor Hughes has released a brand-new anthem dedicated to the club - a powerful, upbeat track that celebrates the history, passion and community spirit of Accrington Stanley.
Local business and apprentices support restoration of historic1975 Leyland Leopard Bus
Apprenticeship students from North Lancs Training Group (NLTG) and local businesses have played a key role in breathing new life into a rare piece of local and national history through their work on the
Thinking of starting a business in Hyndburn? FREE workshops offer local support for aspiring entrepreneurs
Hyndburn Borough Council is offering a series of free workshops this autumn to support local people with ambitions to start their own business in Hyndburn. Taking place in the heart of the borough at
Accrington & Rossendale College marks four years of Soapbox sponsorship
Accrington & Rossendale College is proudly celebrating four consecutive years as a key sponsor of the much-loved #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge, reaffirming its commitment to the local community. Since joining as sponsors in 2022, the
Exciting sponsorship opportunity…Accrington Stanley invite businesses to back The Eric Whalley Family Stand
Accrington Stanley Football Club is offering an exciting opportunity for a business to sponsor the iconic Eric Whalley Family Stand. A fantastic chance for brands to align with one of the most community-focused clubs
Discover Hyndburn’s heritage for free during this year’s Heritage Open Days
This September, the national Heritage Open Days campaign will offer an incredible opportunity to explore some of Hyndburn’s most iconic heritage sites, completely free of charge. Emma Heslewood, Senior Museum Manager at Lancashire County
Oswaldtwistle Mills makes a successful debut at Ossyfest 2025
Oswaldtwistle Mills celebrated a fantastic first year as an official venue at Ossyfest 2025, the much-loved local music festival that raises vital funds for charity - to provide free music lessons for local children.
OASST signs Nybble to deliver new digital screen at Wham Stadium
The Official Accrington Stanley Supporters’ Trust (OASST) have announced a new partnership with leading IT specialists Nybble, who have been signed as the official supplier of a brand-new state-of-the-art digital screen at the Wham
BBC Lancashire’s Graham Liver to compete in #AmazingAccrington’s Soapbox Challenge with legendary ‘Chicken Run’ cart this August
BBC Radio Lancashire’s Graham Liver is strapping in for high-speed fun as he prepares to compete in this year’s thrilling Soapbox Challenge, returning on Saturday 23rd August.This much-loved annual event, known for its daring homemade
Accrington’s historic 1830 Moorside House opens to public for first time as part of Heritage Open Days
Moorside House, a Grade II listed building steeped in history and once home to pioneering suffragist Lydia Ernestine Becker, will open its doors to the public for the first time on Saturday 20th September
What More UK team takes on Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in memory of colleague
A team of 15 employees from What More UK, the Lancashire housewares manufacturer, and owner of the well-known brands Wham and BetterWare, will take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday, 23rd August
Oswaldtwistle Mills Hosts Its First Ever Stage at Ossyfest 2025
Oswaldtwistle Mills is proud to announce its debut as an official venue at Ossyfest 2025, the popular local music event weekend that raises great funds for charity. Saturday 9th August will see a dedicated venue
Engines at the ready… Baxenden Car Breakers fuel the 2025 #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge
#AmazingAccrington is revving up excitement for the return of the thrilling Soapbox Challenge by announcing a brand-new sponsor for 2025, local automotive experts, Baxenden Car Breakers. They join long-term sponsors Hyndburn Borough
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