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Bringing Invigorating New Perspectives!
Taking over as CEO of the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce in April this year Miranda Barker sees her role as continuing to build on the successes already achieved, whilst bringing a new perspective
Believe in Magic
‘ Just Imagine North West’ and Accrington Town Hall have big plans for the parents and children of Lancashire. From toddlers to teenagers, superheroes to princesses, there is an activity to suit all.
Chris Dobson – Back to his Roots
An award-winning chef, who has worked in some of the country’s most prestigious restaurants, has returned to Accrington to share his knowledge and experience Chris Dobson, 48, from Accrington, will
Quail’s Egg, Lancashire Black Pudding and Pancetta Scotch Eggs by Richard Fox
"Try these full-on flavoured bad boys as an impressive and more delicate version of their larger chicken egg cousins - fabulous served with a well-hopped bitter," said Richard. Ingredients (makes four): 175g sausage meat ½
Townfield Care open new Daily Living Aid Store
A brand-new store is open in Great Harwood, with products ranging from mobility scooters to easy can openers, helping people have the best quality of life possible
NEAR DEATH…TO DEVELOPING A THIRD EYE!
In the second part of our interview, Lancashire boy turned rock star, Jon Anderson, talks about his life’s journey and finding an inner spiritual connection with a musical career that stemmed from his time
Haworth Art Gallery
"I love taking photos of the beautiful architecture and landscape of Accrington. I do photography work for a local charity and I have ambitions to become a professional photographer in the future." - Picture courtesy
Goodbye LIFE:STYLE, hello #AmazingAccrington
“Who owns #AmazingAccrington? The publisher?” No, it’s all of ours. After being created as what would be described as ‘everyone’s magazine’, sharing good news only about the borough, this
The Globe Centre
It is 21 years since the birth of Globe Enterprises Ltd... an entrepreneurial partnership between businessman Stuart Nevison, Barnfield Construction Ltd and Hyndburn Borough Council. Their story starts with a
EIGHT HYNDBURN GREEN SPACES FLYING THE FLAG AS SOME OF THE UK’S VERY BEST
Today, a record number of parks and green spaces collect Green Flag Awards Seven Parks and One Cemetery in Hyndburn have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best
Hundreds attend apprenticeship and employment event
Around three hundred would-be apprentices and job hunters attended an apprenticeship and employment event on Friday at Accrington Town Hall. The event was aimed at anyone, of any age, who was thinking about an apprenticeship.
COLOUR ME SUMMER
With the warmer weather coming, focus shifts from inside to outside as we start to spend more time in our gardens and yards. Whether your outdoor space is used for entertaining, family activities or just
LOCAL FARM…TO GLOBAL FAME
Interview by Sarah Rigg In the first of our two-part interview with Accrington-born rock star Jon Anderson, the founding member of Yes talks about his childhood growing up in
NEW MAYOR OF HYNDBURN ANNOUNCED
Hyndburn’s new Mayor, Councillor Peter Britcliffe, was installed at a Mayor Making Ceremony in Accrington Town Hall on Saturday. Cllr Britcliffe, a long standing member of the Council for over 33 years, will be supported
Under 17 Motor Club North West
by Stephen Tasker Since the first days of motoring, cars and driving have always been a fascination for the young, from stories of Noddy in his little yellow car to the antics of the