Accrington 10k renamed in memory of Dr Ron Hill MBE
A 10k run has been renamed in memory of Accrington-born legend Dr Rob Hill who died last year, aged 82.
Source: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
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David Lloyd: Council rejects naming Accrington street after cricketer
BBC News Published image captionDavid Lloyd has previously been given the Freedom of Accrington A council has vetoed naming a street after former Lancashire cricket captain and ex-England coach David Lloyd. Accrington Cricket Club wanted a new road in the town to be named after the locally-born former batsman, who is better known as "Bumble". But Hyndburn Council officials rejected their preferred David Lloyd Way and said town hall policies barred using the names of living people. "I would be a...
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Council officials block naming Accrington street 'David Lloyd Way'
COUNCIL officials have vetoed naming a street after Lancashire cricket captain and England national coach David Lloyd. Developer Countryside Properties wanted to name one of two new roads at their housing estate off Ribblesdale Avenue, Accrington, after the all rounder-turned-TV commentator who was born in the town. But Hyndburn Council officials rejected their preferred David Lloyd Way, suggested by Accrington Cricket Club where the 73-year-old started his playing career, as town hall po...
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