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VIDEO: TV star Ricky opens Clitheroe beer festival

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:35:11 GMT

Actor Ricky Tomlinson was in Clitheroe today (Friday) to officially open the town’s annual real ale festival.

Rimington man is Ribble Valley’s new Mayor

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:49:37 GMT

A FORMER draughtsman and keen traveller, who hails from the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, is Ribble Valley’s new mayor.

Protest walk against Clitheroe homes plans

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:34:26 GMT

“Stop Standen” placards were carried on a protest walk on Sunday against the largest planning application the Ribble Valley has ever seen.

Rovers employee lost his job after taking seat home

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:10:08 GMT

A member of the Blackburn Rovers ground staff scored an own goal when he found a seat ripped out during the derby match against Burnley.

Hat’s the way to make an impression with civic ladies

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:04:41 GMT

Mayoresses, lady mayors and guests from all over Lancashire wore their best headgear at the request of Ribble Valley’s Mayoress, Mrs Jean Hayes, for one of the last events of her civic year before handing over the chain of office.

Joanne’s artistic way with textiles

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:41:05 GMT

A textile day workshop by Clitheroe artist and exhibitor Joanne Wilson at Alston Hall, Longridge, on Thursday June 6th, will offer an opportunity to experiment with batik techniques on silk.

Bid to demolish Waddington pub and build homes

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:33:10 GMT

PLANS have been submitted to demolish the Moorcock Inn at Waddington and build three detached houses.

BLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy on how to beat the Pennine 10k hills

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:15:16 GMT

I recently read a tweet a few months ago from ex-professional footballer Stan Collymore who claimed “If you want strong legs all you need to do is run up hills.”

Win family ticket to see ‘In The Night Garden’

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:51:06 GMT

A magical experience awaits fans of CBeebies favourite “In The Night Garden’’ as the show takes to the stage in Manchester in August.

£35,000 cannabis farm raid

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:17:48 GMT

CANNABIS with an estimated street value of over £35,000 has been found at a farm in Mellor.

Fashionistas raise £300 for charity

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:55:17 GMT

A FURTHER £300 has been raised for Victim Support through one of two fashion shows being held this year by Clitheroe’s Poze Boutique.

Owen Coyle talks to Clitheroe pupils

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:51:50 GMT

Former Burnley and Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle spoke to pupils at a Clitheroe school on Friday about the importance of defibrillators after seeing first hand how one was used to help save a young sportsman’s life.

Study football at the home of the Clarets!

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:58:36 GMT

Burnley Football Club’s Community Department will be offering a Level 3 BTEC Advanced Diploma in Sport and a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Sports Leadership, starting in September 2013.

Former mayor Joan dies after car crash

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:49:17 GMT

A dedicated and hard-working former Mayor of Clitheroe, Mrs Joan Knight, has died in hospital 10 days after her car crashed in the town centre.

“Extraordinary happenings” at The Fall gig

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:12:09 GMT

The Fall last played Clitheroe in 1985, at an open-air gig in the castle grounds writes Simon Wood.

Former Mayor, 71, dies after town centre crash

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:02:55 GMT

Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a Clitheroe woman 10 days after after a road traffic collision.

Car arsonist targets BMW in Wilpshire

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:36:35 GMT

Police are studying CCTV images after a man set a BMW car alight in Whalley Road, Wilpshire, early on Sunday.

Actor Ricky Tomlinson to open Clitheroe real ale festival

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:08:39 GMT

Actor Ricky Tomlinson will officially open Clitheroe’s annual real ale festival on Friday, beginning two days of sampling some of the region’s finest brews.

Dad-of-two wins latest Shop Clitheroe vouchers

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:26:09 GMT

Shop loyalty prizewinner Marcus Sharp has a message for the shoppers of Clitheroe: “Use it or lose it!”

Sawley care home earns ‘pet friendly’ award

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:23:04 GMT

Riverside Care Centre, which is based in Sawley and part of Canterbury Care, has been awarded five stars by the Cinnamon Trust for being a pet friendly care home.