Easter Egg Hunt
Guitar lessons The weather doesn’t look good for the Easter weekend, so indoor pursuits look to be the order of the day still. If, like me, you have been threatening to learn to play guitar properly
Featured Story
Hollie Steel Plays Ossy Civic Theatre
Hollie will sing a collection of songs from her debut album including ‘Nessun Dorma’, ‘Ave Maria’, ‘I could have danced all night’, songs from ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘The Sound of Music’ and some great Disney classics. Give our local lass some support and don’t miss what will
Hyndburn election campaign
Final TV Debate (or debacle)
The third and final TV debate between the leaders of the three main political parties will be broadcast live tonight on the BBC at 8.30 pm. Questions tonight
Hyndburn Council Elections
As well as the General Election, May 6th is also the date for Hyndburn Council elections. Eleven seats will be contested on the same day: Clayton-le-Moors;
Election in Hyndburn
Election in Hyndburn The date is set, and the gloves are well and truly off. The General Election will take place on 6th May 2010.
Local News
Ossywood or Hollywood
Basildon has hit the headlines this week with its new sign. It has been reported that this is a copy of the famous Hollywood sign, in the hills above
Mosque Planning Permission Granted
Planning permission has been granted for a new mosque to be built on Higher Antley Street in Accrington. The scheme is for a new three storey building
Ossy Civic Theatre Upgrade
Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre is currently undergoing a transformation. Work has started on turning the ground floor of the building into a centre for
Baxenden Power Cut
A small explosion this morning preceded a power cut in the villages of Baxenden and Rising Bridge. A major supply cable into the site of Baxenden Chemicals
Job Losses
Another 100 jobs to go Two of the area’s biggest employers announced job cuts this week. Senator International, based at Altham, claimed that disappointing
Events
Madness Tribute Band
“One Step Behind” are regarded as one of the best Madness tribute bands in the country playing venues such as The Grand,The Venue and the world
Accrington Food Festival 2010
Foodie Heaven You might find it hard to believe, but 2010 will see the 13th annual Lancashire Food Festival to be held in Accrington. Visitor numbers
Technology
Microsoft Courier
Microsoft clearly don’t intend to be far behind Apple in launching their own tablet. Details are starting to emerge of the intended rival to the iPad.
Apple launch iPad
Apple is among the top ten brands in the world, and according to Millward Brown’s annual BrandZ research, had the biggest increase in brand value last
Is the iphone worth it?
I was thinking about getting the iphone for Christmas, but I heard some bad things about it can
Accrington Stanley
Which was the first ever association football club?
I have been told a number of possibilities- Accrington Stanley, Nott’s County, and Sheffield UTD or was it Wednesday? If you think, you know the answer
Stanley Transfer Deadline
Stanley made two new signings before Friday’s League deadline. Defender Johnny Flynn from Blackburn and Liverpool keeper Dean Bouzanis join.
Accrington Stanley Saved Again
Merchent banker IIyas Khan has come to the rescue of Accrington Stanley. It is claimed he paid £160.000 of the £308.000 owed to the taxman. The rest
Save Our Stanley
History seems to be repeating itself at Accrington Stanley. For the second time, the Club faces financial disaster with HMRC seeking payment of a significant
Movie News And Reviews
Alice In Wonderland
Following the White Rabbit Tim Burton’s spectacular new version of Alice in Wonderland draws elements from the original story, plus “Alice Through
Other Headlines
Oswaldtwistle Windfarm Approved
Hyndburn’s windfarm has been approved. The extraordinary meeting this week approved the planning application by German based wind energy firm Energiekontor. The plan is to erect 12 turbines high
Litter Bugs
Tipping is illegal! “Dumping rubbish is illegal, dangerous and can bring down the perception of your neighbourhood”. So say Hyndburn BC on their web page, but the problem seems to me to be steadily
Windfarm Meeting
Hyndburn Windfarm You need to act quickly if you want to have a say in whether a controversial windfarm project goes ahead in Hyndburn. An extraordinary meeting of Hyndburn councillors has been called
The Story Of Valentine’s Day
Now that we have seen off January, February zooms in with its own celebration, Valentine’s Day. Interesting that, we seem to have lost the “Saint” from the day. Most of us probably don’t know
The World of Cheer
Think of Cheerleading and what picture springs to mind – the American ball-game and the High School girls on the touch-line, with the “rah-rah-rah” and the pom-pons? This is the popular image
