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Boxing show boosts Amateur Boxing Clubs £20,000 fundraising target
Clayton Amateur Boxing club, one of the Mayor’s chosen charities, got a big boost on Saturday when a fundraising Charity Boxing Event, held in Accrington’s magnificent ballroom, proved a huge hit with boxers and guests
Pool Re-opens in Accrington after Refurbishment
The swimming pool at Hyndburn Leisure Centre reopened this week after a 12-week closure for refurbishment. Investment from Hyndburn Borough Council, Prospects Foundation and Hyndburn Leisure has shown a major improvement to the centre, with
RON HILL ACCRINGTON 10K
RON HILL ACCRINGTON 10K, WHEELCHAIR RACE & FUN RUN Runners are being urged to sign up soon for the popular Ron Hill Accrington 10K race before discounted online entries close on Tuesday 28th February. The
Amateur Boxing Club takes a jab at £20,000 fundraising target
An amateur boxing club for youngsters is on its way to hitting a £20,000 fundraising target after big-hearted businessman Lawrence Whittaker weighed in with a hefty donation. Lawrence, CEO of Warranty Wise, presented a £500
AMAZING ALLOTMENTS, AMAZING SPACES
Growing your own fruit and veg is really popular these days, both for healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle and, with a wide range of vacant allotment plots at the Council’s Accrington and Baxenden allotment
Eat Lucky This Chinese New Year with Yutaka
2017 is the Chinese year of the rooster, which will be celebrated on 28th January by a fifth of the world's population. Like most festivities, it's a time to get together with friends and family
Come and have your say on the Council’s budget
Councillor Abdul Khan, Chair of the Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee, is inviting Hyndburn residents to take part in the Council’s budget consultation meeting. The meeting will take place at Scaitcliffe House in Accrington on
HAVE YOU GOT THE MYHYNDBURN APP YET?
Have you got the Myhyndburn app yet? It’s certainly proving popular and you may be one of more than two thousand residents who have already downloaded it to make it easier to manage your household
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY POLICE WITH PRIDE
Lancashire Constabulary has a new addition to its fleet, with the introduction of its first liveried ‘Police with Pride’ immediate response car. The car, which will be fully operational, will be based in the county’s
HELP for Warmer Homes on offer
Residents who sometimes struggle to keep their home warm, or pay heating bills, may be able to get help with energy saving home improvements, such as a new boiler or insulation, to reduce heating bills
New Soft Play Centre set to open in Hyndburn
A brand new soft play centre is set to open this year at Hyndburn Leisure Centre in Accrington. Half of the sports hall at the centre will be converted to accommodate a new four storey
Fighting for Survival
As the Mayor of Hyndburn Tim O’Kane prepares to host his glittering Charity Dinner – we turn the spotlight on one of Tim’s four chosen charities - Clayton Amateur Boxing Club
Extreme Womenswear
The most wearable winter trends are here! High-end fashion at mid-range prices By Lisa Milburn, owner of Extreme Womenswear in Accrington My one top tip for the season is
Cracking Christmas card designs win children sweet festive treats!
Three Hyndburn youngsters are sending extra special festive greetings this year, as the winners in an Accrington Market competition to design a Christmas card. The annual Christmas card competition attracted hundreds of
Bumble makes a beeline for memory lane…
David Lloyd on home, heroes and hopes for the future Cricket legend David Lloyd was bowled over by his true sporting love at the tender age of seven. Sitting on the doorstep