Hyndburn Borough Council’s Accrington Market Trail has been hailed a resounding success after generating more than 1,500 shop visits throughout the Easter holidays, bringing a vibrant influx of families and new customers into the
A specially commissioned short history documentary film celebrating the life and legacy of pioneering suffragist Lydia Becker is now available for the public to watch on YouTube, shining a well-deserved
DID YOU KNOW THAT volunteers with Hyndburn Towpath Taskforce have joined the Trusts Towpath Survey Project to record the towpath network.We will be recording from Whitebirk, at the border with Blackburn, to Shuttleworth Bridge, on
A number of internationally renowned light sculptures descended on Accrington for a remarkable light event on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October, which was attended by 5,000 people. Enlighten saw the town's key heritage
An exciting new light event will take place in Accrington Town Centre this weekend, showcasing some of the UK's most incredible art installations. On Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October between 5pm and 9pm, visitors to
Local charity Community Solutions Northwest have launched a textile range to help the charity raise vital funds to support the work in the local area. Taking inspiration from local entrepreneur Frederick Steiner & Co’s
Accrington Stanley FC have invested millions of pounds into the Wham Stadium, completely rebuilding the hospitality area into a state of the art facility for Coley's Bar and the 1968 Lounge. The
The Amazing Accrington Christmas Lights Switch On in Accrington Town Centre has been confirmed for the evening of Thursday 24th November, proudly sponsored by amazing local businesses North Lancs Training Group (NLTG), Sundown Solutions
An exciting opportunity to develop an extension to the established Altham Business Park in Hyndburn has arisen, being named Altham Park South. This will create many new jobs and opportunities, and is an additional
Accrington’s magnificent Victorian Market Hall will be 150 years old this October and a number of events, along with exhibitions of photos and other memorabilia are being planned to celebrate. The Market Hall was
