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Accrington Stanley mural project closer after 11th hour rally by Amazing Accrington to hit funding target
An exciting new mural celebrating Accrington Stanley’s rich history and Accrington’s heritage is one step closer after the project hit its funding target. The project received the support of 69 backers, but surpassed its
SAVE THE DATE… iMEP announce Two Day 2025 iMEP Music Festival in Lancashire
iMEP have announced that the 2025 iMEP Music Festival will take place over two days at Accrington Cricket Club's iMEP Arena on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th September. The announcement comes following the highly successful iMEP
Oswaldtwistle Mills chooses a winner for primary schools Christmas tree competition
Every year as part of giving back to the community around them, Oswaldtwistle Mills donate a real tree to each local primary school in the local area. They then ask the children to decorate
Amazing Accrington bring in almost £400,000 in funding and grants into Hyndburn plus another £1.6m in bid proposals being prepared
Amazing Accrington, the business leaders group with representatives from right across Hyndburn promoting education and business, were successfully awarded a grant from the Rank Foundation. This grant allowed them to focus on bid writing
Great Harwood ‘Stays Another Day’ as thousands turn out to see East 17 at Christmas Grand Finale
Thousands of people visited Great Harwood's Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday, with the event acting as the grand finale to a trio of Christmas events which have taken place in the town over the last
Readstone Construction complete £3.7 million state-of-the-art production facility at Fort Vale both on time and on budget
Altham-based Readstone Construction have completed an exciting £3.7m project at Fort Vale Engineering in Simonstone, both on time and on budget. The new production facility is currently being kitted out by Fort Vale and
Vita Group supports local community by donating 100 selection boxes to Carers Link Lancashire as part of their 60 acts for the local community
The Vita Group in Accrington have showcased their support to the local community this Christmas by donating 100 selection boxes to bring some Christmas cheer to young carers at Carers Link Lancashire.One of Europe's leading
New 3G Pitch one step closer for Great Harwood Rovers as they gain support from Lancashire Bombers
Great Harwood Rovers have launched an ambitious bid to develop their site and add a new 3G pitch to their provision, extending their capacity and allowing more people to use their facilities, in all
Full line up confirmed for Great Harwood Christmas Extravaganza and Laser Display
The full line-up has been announced for this Saturday's Christmas Extravaganza and Laser Display in Great Harwood, which will feature one of the biggest selling boybands of the 90s and a tribute to one
Great Harwood in festive spirit ahead of FREE to attend grand finale this Saturday with East 17 headlining
The festivities continued in Great Harwood last Saturday with over 1,000 people enjoying a free snow globe and free ice rink, as well as hundreds more enjoying the market and live performances, as the
iMEP continue expansion in Accrington Town Centre with exciting new facility
Hyndburn-based music event production company, iMEP, have continued their investment in the borough after taking over the lease of their second new facility in Accrington Town Centre. Exciting plans are underway for the Town
Accrington Stanley Commercial Team celebrate promotion
Accrington Stanley have appointed a new Commercial Executive as the club's commercial team continues to go from strength to strength. Following the arrival of new Commercial Director, Warren Eastham, earlier this year, Stanley have
⛸️ FREE Ice Rink at Great Harwood Christmas Event this Saturday
Visitors to Great Harwood this weekend will get the opportunity to enjoy a free ice rink, with the second of three exciting Christmas events taking place on Saturday. Getting underway at 10 am on
Christmas procession for Great Harwood Rovers as they celebrate 50th anniversary
Great Harwood Rovers have been part of the local community, providing grassroots football participation, since 1975. As part of their 50th anniversary year, they have been invited to take part in a procession down Queen
Accrington strikes gold as Martin Kemp entertains thousands for Christmas Light Switch On
Martin Kemp wowed the crowds of Accrington as over 12,000 people turned out to watch his fantastic ‘Back to the Eighties Show’ at the #AmazingAccrington Christmas Light Switch On. The musician, actor and Spandau