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,
Local businesses and job seekers are being invited to come together at the Hyndburn Jobs Fair on Monday, 9th February, taking place at Accrington Town Hall from 10 am to 3 pm. Organised by Hyndburn
A brand-new craft gin has been unveiled to accompany the debut instalment of a gothic thriller series and the first novel, The Silence We Hide, based upon the historic Moorside House in Altham, Accrington.
Accrington Stanley is delighted with the appointment of Jodie Hargreaves as the club’s new Commercial Manager. Jodie joins Accrington Stanley with a strong background in operations and commercial management, bringing with her a wealth
The Lancashire Bombers U17 Flag Football team has been crowned the best in Britain, earning the title of UK Champions after a spectacular run at the National Finals in Manchester. Hosted at the Platt
Please note: This article relates to our 2025 Halloween Trail and is retained for archive purposes. For the latest Amazing Accrington events and activities, please visit our events page. The #AmazingAccrington
Lancashire-based entrepreneur, technology leader, and decorated Army Reservist Heath Groves is turning the page on a new chapter in his life, along with his family, as a published author. On 4th October 2025, they
Visitors to Towneley Park in Burnley can now marvel at a brand-new dragon sculpture, created by talented #AmazingAccrington artist Sarah Mae Francis. The friendly dragon, made entirely from recycled metal donated by
Vital Synergy has proudly secured the naming rights for the Eric Whalley Family Stand at Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium for the upcoming 2025/26 season. Named in honour of legendary former chairman Eric Whalley, the
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
