Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 28/10/2008
Craig Stanley's second-half goal earned Morecambe a share of the spoils as their Lancashire derby with Accrington ended in a 1-1 draw.
Techotic (Free subscription) | 13/10/2008
A boarded up shop in Accrington, Lancashire, England was found untouched for more than 40 years by council inspectors. The shop is due to be converted to a house. © techotic.com - [...]
Manchester Evening News (Free subscription) | 28/09/2008
JORDAN Rhodes capped a fantastic afternoon for Keith Hill's men with a last-minute strike to put the seal on this exciting Lancashire derby.
BBC News (Free subscription) | 23/09/2008
The manufacturer of Accrington brick is to close its Lancashire factory - leading to the loss of about 80 jobs.
The Independent (Free subscription) | 29/08/2008
Three men questioned about an alleged plot to kill Gordon Brown have been charged with terror offences. The men were arrested at Manchester Airport and Accrington, Lancashire, on 14 August.
Power Line (Free subscription) | 23/08/2008
The Times (London) and the Telegraph report the arrest of two native British Muslims at the Manchester airport last week as they prepared to leave the country, and the detention of a third, the brother of one of the other men, in Accrington, Lancashire. The third works as a security guard; it's not clear from the reports what the other two do. Aged 21, 22 and 23, the three men all hail from Blackburn,...
The Lone Voice (Free subscription) | 15/08/2008
The BBC are being very coy about the "ethnic makeup of these suspects..." "Three men have been arrested on suspicion of committing terror offences, police say. Two of the men were held at Manchester Airport, while the third was detained in nearby Accrington. Lancashire Police said the men, aged 21, 22 and 23, were all from the Blackburn area. Their homes are being searched by specialist officers."...
Not a sheep (Free subscription) | 15/08/2008
The BBC are upset to report that "Three men have been arrested on suspicion of committing terror offences, police say. Two of the men were held at Manchester Airport, while the third was detained in nearby Accrington. Lancashire Police said the men, aged 21, 22 and 23, were all from the Blackburn area. Their homes are being searched by specialist officers." I wonder when we will learn what ethnic community...
Nothing To Do With Arbroath (Free subscription) | 07/08/2008
The body of a man found in a bed at his Lancashire home is believed to have lain undiscovered for more than two years, police have said. Brian Dean, 70, was found at the terraced house in Huncoat, near Accrington, by police officers when they broke the door down. A pile of unopened post dating back two years was found behind the door. Photo from here. Tests are being carried out to determine a cause...
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 06/08/2008
London - A British pensioner found dead in his bed is believed to have lain there undiscovered for two years, police said Wednesday. The body of Brian Dean, 70, was found at a terraced house in Accrington, in the north-eastern county of Lancashire, b...
Football.co.uk (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
Morecambe have had two offers for Accrington Stanley midfielder Ian Craney rejected by their Lancashire rivals. The 25-year-old is currently in his second spell with the Reds after returning t...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 03/05/2008
The former England coach and batsman, will make a surprise playing comeback at the age of 61 tomorrow when he plays for his hometown club Accrington in their home Lancashire League match against Burnley.
Manchester Evening News (Free subscription) | 02/05/2008
BURY wind up their season with a short trip up the M66 to face Accrington Stanley with little to play for but Lancashire pride.
Cricinfo (Free subscription) | 29/04/2008
David Lloyd, the former Lancashire and England batsman turned commentator, could be strapping on the pads again this season for his hometown club Accrington. Lloyd, 61, is joining his son Graham who also returned to the club this year.
Metro.co.uk (Free subscription) | 03/04/2008
Accrington Stanley are considering changing the clubs name after an April Fools day joke was taken seriously.
