Lights Out across Hyndburn

A nationwide 'Lights Out' event will be held this evening at 10.00pm when everyone is encouraged to turn out their lights in remembrance for the start of the World War.

Public lights will be turned out at Towngate in Great Harwood, the War Memorial in Rishton and at Memorial Park and Mercer Park.  In addition, all lights will go out at the Town Hall except for one in the Mayor's parlour.

A public gathering will be held with candles at the War Memorial on Church Street in Accrington from 10.00pm until the last post at 11.00pm.