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Fanatical Burnley dad punished his children for poor golf shots
A GOLF-MAD dad was so obsessed with trying to make championship players out of his two young sons he assaulted them after poor shots, a court was told.
Soldier in court has lost leg since offence
A SOLDIER who used violence towards a man in Clitheroe has since suffered a horriffic injury on duty in Afghanistan, a court has heard.
Whalley ‘duchess’ collects MBE
A VETERAN community worker, Ribble Valley councillor and former borough Mayor celebrated collecting her MBE at Buckingham Palace.
Film-maker Mat nominated for BAFTA
A FILM-MAKER who started editing his own films aged just 15 has been nominated for a BAFTA for his work on a top Hollywood blockbuster.
Ribble Valley housing controvery sparks special meeting - your chance to speak
CONTROVERSY over the scale of new housing proposed for Ribble Valley over the next 17 years has sparked a special meeting next week.
Sport
Stonyhurst celebrate finals hat-trick!
THREE Stonyhurst rugby teams are through to the Lancashire Cup Finals.
TALKING TACTICS: Derby was a chance missed
SCOUT Phil Smith ponders Saturday’s goal-less draw with Derby
Clitheroe 8, Manchester Medics 29
CLITHEROE entertained league leaders Manchester Medics at Littlemoor on Saturday, and despite a 29-8 defeat, captain and coach were very happy with the style of play and the tenacity with which the Maroon and Gold men stuck to the task against a very classy and skilful team.
Eddie Howe not rushing Burnley striker Ings
EDDIE Howe is pleased with Danny Ings’ progress on his return from injury.
Burnley defender Long completes loan move to Rochdale
BURNLEY defender Kevin Long has completed his loan move to Rochdale.
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PHOTOS: Burnley 0, Derby County 0 video
RAMS boss Nigel Clough claimed his side took the game to the Clarets.
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Lifestyle
Jazz club’s new ‘Big Band’ venture
Regular jazz gigs and a May Day Bank Holiday Jazz Festival are the main focus of Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Club’s activities since it was formed in 2007.
An Outside chance
MELLOR Brook Community Centre will be alive to the energetic tunes, songs and dancing of The Outside Track, with special guest Tom Doughty, on Saturday February 11th.
Top line-up for next concert
After a very successful start to Clitheroe Concert Society’s Diamond Jubilee season, with attendances up by 25%, the fourth concert will be on Wednesday February 8th, with the Eblana String Trio and oboist David Curington.
Book review: Matron on Call by Joan Woodcock
One minute you can be saving someone’s life, the next stemming a simple nosebleed or getting to grips with an aggressive drunk ... there’s never a dull moment in a busy hospital casualty department.
Ribble Valley libraries move into e-books
KEEN readers in the Ribble Valley can indulge their love of literature wherever they happen to be with e-books from Lancashire County Council’s library service – and it’s free. Julie Bell, libraries manager at the council, said: “E-books have exactly the same content as the paper versions but in a digital format.
Community
VOTE: Are you all in favour of the Yarn Bomb project at Clitheroe Castle or is it a waste of time and money?
THE ‘Yarn Bomb’ project at Clitheroe Castle has certainly sparked debate!
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Fire safety day a great success in Ribble Valley
LANCASHIRE Fire and Rescue Service’s SAFER Day last Saturday was an overwhelming success with nearly 11,000 smoke alarms and Home Fire Safety Checks provided for members of the public.
PEEK INTO PAST: Latest on the Pendle Witches’ ‘Malkin Tower’ discovery
SOME time ago, for one edition, I changed the format of this column so I could keep readers informed about what is happening in the heritage and local history fields in Burnley.
Charity speaks out on forced marriages
A LEADING Pakistani heritage charity has welcomed the Government’s tough stance on the issue of forced marriages within the Asian community.
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Chic Vintage fair comes to Clitheroe
A NEW event is coming to Clitheroe in April – a “Chic Vintage” fair.
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- Fire at Clitheroe cement works
- Ribble Valley businessman aims to be first Police Commissioner
- Large fire at Ribble Valley commercial premises
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- VOTE: Are you all in favour of the Yarn Bomb project at Clitheroe Castle or is it a waste of time and money?
- Ribble Valley housing controvery sparks special meeting - your chance to speak
- Ribble Valley businessman aims to be first Police Commissioner
- Clitheroe assistant sets survival target
- Burnley Bus Station scoops top safety award
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Weather for Clitheroe
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: -2 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 1 C to 4 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: South east
