Accrington, England News

AN AMBITIOUS masterplan to transform Accrington has moved a step closer. At a meeting of council bosses and architects in Scaitcliffe House, Accrington, residents were told about the latest developments for proposals to revamp the town as part of the East Accrington Masterplan.

TOWNS across East Lancashire will fall silent today in remembrance of the war dead past and present.

A DECISION on the future of the under-threat Nori brick factory is to be made at the end of the month, bosses have confirmed.

A SHOP which has been accused of contributing to a rise in anti-social behaviour in a part of Accrington could be set to lose its licence.

TOWN centre bosses said they were working to bring new traders to Accrington, after a survey by the Lancashire Telegraph revealed the towna s main shopping centre has 12 empty units and more than 20 premises in the town centre are up for let.

HUNDREDS of people gathered for a remembrance event in Burnley to pay their respects to those who died while serving their country.

Burnley biker killed on 'most dangerous road in Britain' AN experienced motorcyclist died when his machine collided with a sports car travelling on a notorious danger road.

BRITAINa S Got Talenta s Hollie Steel is bidding for Christmas number one. The 10-year-old from Huncoat has an exciting two months ahead of her as she prepares to release a festive single which will go head to head with the winner of the X Factor for the Christmas number one spot.

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THE BISHOP of Blackburn has insisted he will not be accepting the Popea s offer to join the Roman Catholic Church.

FUNDING fears have been raised over Accrington's A 4.5million new bus station. Today the scheme faced a new hold-up after county councillors delayed their verdict on whether to award planning permission.

A COUPLE accused of bursting into a house and attacking a man before later intimidating him in front of police have been jailed for 22 months.

A NOISY neighbour has been fined after allowing her dogs to bark throughout the day.

YOBS targeted a vulnerable family by posting a firework through their letterbox.

A SECOND postal strike will see 600 postmen and women in East Lancashire walk out tomorrow in a further blow to the service.

AN ORIGINAL stone floor has been uncovered by builders working on Accringtona s historic market hall.

AN ACCRINGTON teacher was kicked and punched unconscious by yobs in a vicious attack.

HALLOWE'EN revellers are being advised not to head for Pendle Hill next Saturday.

A REGIONAL manager who jumped to his death from the Arndale Centre multi-storey car park had been looking at internet suicide sites in the weeks before his death.

A NEW GP practice based at The Accrington Victoria Community Hospital will open in November.