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John is running for love
Proud dad John Falencki has two good reasons for raising cash for a diabetes charity – his two daughters.
Bill will abseil The Big One
Fund-raiser Bill Honeywell reckons he is reaching the height of madness for his latest stunt – abseiling 200 feet from the top of “The Big One” rollercoaster at Blackpool.
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Celebrations for priest’s 60 years
Controversy and the Rev Ian Robins have been no strangers to each other during his remarkable 60 years as a Church of England priest.
Celebrtity gardener opens Ribchester café video
Celebrity gardener Christine Walkden paid a visit to Lancashire to officially open The Glasshouse at Stydd, Ribchester.
BLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy on how to boost your Pennine 10k time
By now we should have tried the route and be well into training and many of you will be wanting to set a target for the time you want to complete the run.
VIDEO: Read and Simonstone procession video
People of all ages paraded through the streets of Read and Simonstone to celebrate the annual whit walks.
Sport
Season Review: March - Dunn denies famous victory
March started positively for the Clarets as leading scorer Charlie Austin’s rocket against Charlton Athletic at the Valley secured a first maximum in seven Championship outings.
England’s international set-up in need of shake-up
Is it just me, or was anybody else considerably underwhelmed and uninspired by Stuart Pearce’s latest selection for the England Under 21 squad?
Rain hits Ribblesdale League again with all games abandoned
Rain was again the only winner in the Houldsworth Solicitors Ribblesdale Cricket League on Saturday.
Retained list - McCann set to leave Turf Moor
Burnley midfielder Chris McCann is set to leave Turf Moor this summer after the club handed the Irish midfielder a free transfer.
Tom Heaton eyeing a place in the Premier League
New signing Tom Heaton is delighted to be back “home” after completing a switch to Turf Moor on Friday.
Season Review: February - Clarets drop off the pace
Charlie Austin marked his return to action following January’s absence with a goal in the opening 60 seconds at London Road.
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Celebrtity gardener opens Ribchester café video
Celebrity gardener Christine Walkden paid a visit to Lancashire to officially open The Glasshouse at Stydd, Ribchester.
Lifestyle
Book Review: Double Daisy by Kes Gray
We all love Daisy, even the grown-ups! For a seven-year-old she has great wisdom! This book is great as it contains two stories.
Book review: The Fast Diet Recipe Book by Mimi Spencer and Sarah Schenker
It has been described as the biggest diet revolution since the Atkins, and the Fast Diet is fast becoming THE way to lose weight and keep healthy.
Book Review: DC Super Friends: Going Bananas Colour First Reader, by Benjamin Harper
What an excellent book for youngsters just getting to grips with basic vocabulary and short sentences.
Book review: The Holiday Home by Fern Britton
Here’s an invitation difficult to turn down... a trip to the beautiful Cornish coast, courtesy of one of Britain’s best-loved TV presenters.
VIDEO: TV star Ricky opens Clitheroe beer festival video
Actor Ricky Tomlinson was in Clitheroe today (Friday) to officially open the town’s annual real ale festival.
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.
Community
Fighting poverty
Three more people have been selected to bring awareness about the reality of extreme poverty to the island.
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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.
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.
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Weather for Clitheroe
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: North west
