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TV star Ricky opens Clitheroe beer festival
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
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
“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
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
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
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.
Sport
Tasty deal is helping hand for Clitheroe ladies
A Taste of India have sponsored equipment for the new ladies’ team at Clitheroe Cricket Club.
Season Review: November - Decisions cost Clarets
Sean Dyche started his Turf Moor reign with two wins and two clean sheets at home to Wolves and Leeds United.
CRGS win English Small Schools’ trophy!
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School have won the English Small Schools’ Trophy for the first time in their history.
Burnley sign Tom Heaton on two year deal
Burnley have today completed the signing of Bristol City keeper Tom Heaton on a two year deal with an option of an extra twelve months.
Burnley wait on outcome of Paterson talks
Striker Martin Paterson held talks with the club over his Turf Moor future last night.
Season Review: October - Eddie Howe is Cherry-picked!
October would bring change at Turf Moor, as boss Eddie Howe returned to take his previous post as Bournemouth manager, with the Cherries struggling at the wrong end of League 1.
Video
BLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy on how to beat the Pennine 10k hills video
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.”
Lifestyle
Photo of the Week: Friday, May 17, 2013
This edition’s photo of the week has been submitted by John Richmond, showing the summit of Pendle Hill, with the clouds below.
Book review: Follow Me Down by Tanya Byrne
When Tanya Byrne’s debut novel Heart-Shaped Bruise was published last year, it didn’t so much break onto the scene as explode in a myriad of starry-eyed reviews.
Bid to demolish Waddington pub and build homes
PLANS have been submitted to demolish the Moorcock Inn at Waddington and build three detached houses.
Book review: The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas
Elizabeth Loupas isn’t the first writer to be inspired by the marital mysteries surrounding the shadowy 16th century Duke of Ferrara... English poet Robert Browning got there first.
Win family ticket to see ‘In The Night Garden’
A magical experience awaits fans of CBeebies favourite “In The Night Garden’’ as the show takes to the stage in Manchester in August.
Fashionistas raise £300 for charity
A FURTHER £300 has been raised for Victim Support through one of two fashion shows being held this year by Clitheroe’s Poze Boutique.
Community
Bid to demolish Waddington pub and build homes
PLANS have been submitted to demolish the Moorcock Inn at Waddington and build three detached houses.
Trim trail opens at revamped Clitheroe park
YOUNGSTERS flocked to the official opening of Brungerley Park’s new trim trail on Saturday.
Photos: Ribble Valley Jazz Festival 2013 video
Thousands of jazz and blues fans converged on the Ribble Valley from all over the UK for a May Bank Holiday weekend of great music.
NOSTALGIA: Clitheroe marks wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
This photo from 1981 was brought in by David Lancaster and shows members of Clitheroe and District Chamber of Trade putting up the bunting in Clitheroe’s Castle Street, just outside the Rose and Crown pub.
Police’s Operation Basin nets Ribble Valley thieves
A police crackdown called “Operation Basin” has made a big impact on rural crime in the Ribble Valley.
New-look Clitheroe park to be unveiled to public
A TRANSFORMED Brungerley Park will be unveiled to the public this weekend.
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Weather for Clitheroe
Saturday 18 May 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: South east
