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School wins mental health award for community art project
The Hollins, in Accrington won the Mental Health and Wellbeing Award for its 'ART of Happiness Day', at the Educate Awards.
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Myths, misinformation and mixed messages, but anti-vax battle is being won - Cllr
Coun Munsif Dad said huge efforts are being made to engage with 'hard to reach' groups, including some ethnic minority communities who are more likely to decline it.
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Army arrive on streets of Accrington ahead of Covid-19 lateral flow test rollout
The test site, located at Unit 4 on Broadway, will be open to those who have to leave their house for their work, including essential workers such as taxi drivers.
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New £500,000 pot will help council tackle Covid-19 myths and 'save lives'
Hyndburn Borough Council has been allocated almost half a million pounds to help boost Covid-19 vaccination rates and tackle misinformation.
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National awards joy for the running club keeping smiles on people's faces
The Ossy Joggers team were delighted to cross the line in first place at the England Athletics Volunteer Awards.
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Ex Labour MP Graham Jones has 'unfinished business' in red wall seat
Graham Jones says he is "100 per cent" committed to standing to become Hyndburn's next MP, insisting he has "unfinished business".
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Schools in mourning following sudden death of headteacher
Tributes have been paid to a headteacher with "a heart of gold" who has died suddenly at the age of 46.
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Boost for veterans in tie up with driver training centre
A driver training centre’s vehicles now display large adverts for a charity ina partnership between veterans.
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Pothole-hit street to shut in February for resurfacing
Lancashire County Council has approved a temporary prohibition of through traffic order for Church Street, Great Harwood
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Leaders offer support to firm's £20m expansion plan
A housewares manufacturer and exporter is planning a brand new 200,000 sq. ft. factory adjacent to its existing site near Accrington, Lancashire as part of a £20m investment plan.
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Rotary's contests raised £500 for East Lancashire Hospice
Winners were crowned in contests such as best T-shirt and a dog competition.
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Man's freezing wild swims bringing Lockdown 3 light relief
A wild swimmer is tackling the freezing cold water every day of the month to raise money for the homeless in Accrington, accompanied by his pet Labrador.