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Accrington Road Runners Celebrate 40 Years with 40-Mile Relay
40 years. 40 miles. One club Accrington Road Runners marked their 40th anniversary in style on Sunday, 31st August, staging a special 40-mile relay run through Accrington and surrounding towns — retracing some of
Record numbers flock to Great Harwood for biggest ever Big Transport Weekend
The ‘Town and District Transport Trust’s Big Transport Weekend proved to be a runaway success in Great Harwood, attracting more than 2,000 visitors to the Showground over the weekend. This year’s event was the
Winners of the Accrington Xmas Factor Announced at Oswaldtwistle Mills
The winners of the Accrington Xmas Factor were revealed at the St Paul’s Scouts Family Fun Day held at Oswaldtwistle Mills on Saturday 30th August. Zoltar were crowned winners by a panel of judges
Accrington XMAS Factor set to dazzle crowds at Scouts family fun day at Oswaldtwistle Mills this Saturday
Oswaldtwistle Mills will be the heart of the action this Saturday, as it hosts the eagerly anticipated St Paul’s Scouts Family Fun Day, featuring the brand-new Accrington Xmas Factor singing competition. Running from 10am
Accrington Soapbox Challenge thrills 12,000 with record-breaking day of racing and entertainment
The Amazing Accrington Soapbox Challenge delivered another unforgettable day of racing and entertainment, as 12,000 spectators gathered in the town centre to watch nearly 30 fearless entrants take on the 170-metre track – with
New Accrington Stanley anthem ‘Stanley til we die’ launched with 40% of royalties to support club
Local musician and lifelong Accrington Stanley fan Maelor Hughes has released a powerful new club anthem, ‘Stanley Til We Die’, with 40% of the song’s royalties going directly to Accrington Stanley to support the
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