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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
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