It's seen almost as a badge of honour, a piece of quirkiness which put Accrington on the map. "Not one bit," says Jack ... "All the fun had gone out of the town and it was a miserable place to be. It ...

Cllr Munsif Dad, who represents the Accrington Town Team on the council, admitted the area was facing some hard times. He said: “Obviously it’s sad to see another shop closing in Accrington.

Councillor Mohammed Younis, Hyndburn Council's levelling up boss, said: "The investment secured since our Accrington town centre plan was agreed now totals over £60m, funding which will kick ...