Accrington’s Lydia Becker helped shape Charles Darwins ideas…now inspiring a special Lancashire Gin

2026-01-13T17:01:34+00:00

A pioneering discovery from Altham, Accrington, is inspiring a modern creation. Moorside Craft Gin, handcrafted in Lancashire, draws its roots from the groundbreaking work of Lydia Becker, the suffragist and botanist who grew up

Accrington’s Lydia Becker helped shape Charles Darwins ideas…now inspiring a special Lancashire Gin2026-01-13T17:01:34+00:00

#AmazingAccrington helps Accrington Stanley Women secure life-saving mobile defibrillator

2025-12-09T15:05:24+00:00

Accrington Stanley Women are now fully equipped with a brand-new mobile defibrillator, thanks to the support of #AmazingAccrington and funding from the Duchy of Lancaster and Lancashire County Council councillors. The grant was awarded

#AmazingAccrington helps Accrington Stanley Women secure life-saving mobile defibrillator2025-12-09T15:05:24+00:00

Community Solutions North West Awarded Grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to Protect and Transform Elmfield Hall

2025-11-17T10:36:29+00:00

Community Solutions North West is delighted to announce a grant of £249,995 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help protect the historic Elmfield Hall and secure its sustainable future as a vibrant community

Community Solutions North West Awarded Grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to Protect and Transform Elmfield Hall2025-11-17T10:36:29+00:00

Record-breaking #AmazingAccrington Halloween Trail brings over 2,000 shop visits to the town centre

2025-11-11T17:02:58+00:00

Accrington’s town centre was buzzing with excitement this Halloween as over 2,000 shop visits were generated during this year’s #AmazingAccrington Halloween competition, the biggest and best yet. Families and trick-or-treaters descended on the town,

Record-breaking #AmazingAccrington Halloween Trail brings over 2,000 shop visits to the town centre2025-11-11T17:02:58+00:00
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