Local News
Lancashire’s ‘chain gang’ had a VIP tour of 3M site
Mayors and their consorts from across Lancashire came together to pay a combined visit to the 3M manufacturing site at Clitheroe.
Oakill Academy team of six are beaten but unbowed in London-Paris rowing challenge
Seven days and 500 backbreaking miles at sea in an open boat, but six Ribble Valley pals made it!
Ribble Valley Borough Council health scheme aims to put a spring in your step
A Ribble Valley Borough Council health scheme is aiming to put a spring in the step of residents with health problems.
VIDEO: Leading MP backs Burnley’s Bank of Dave for Britain video
The Shadow Business Secretary wants to see a Bank of Dave opened in towns across Britain, he announced during a visit to Burnley.
Wet... but worth it!
The Christian Aid fundraising day at Clitheroe Community Church certainly wasn’t the driest – it rained in varying degrees the whole time.
Clitheroe
Falklands hero Simon Weston will appear at The Grand
Falklands war hero Simon Weston has been booked to give a special talk about his life at The Grand, Clitheroe, in October.
Brownies’ bedtime
Brownies enjoyed bedtime with a difference when they had a sleepover at Clitheroe Library.
Trim trail opens at revamped Clitheroe park
YOUNGSTERS flocked to the official opening of Brungerley Park’s new trim trail on Saturday.
VIDEO: Conservative stalwart backs Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans video
Conservative party stalwart Joyce Holgate MBE has spoken of her shock and sadness at the allegations against Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans.
Whalley
Whalley youth worker’s inspirational tale
Whalley-based youth worker Mel Diack gave an excellent informal talk to Pendleside Probus club on “Young People”.
Villages
Historic hall is one of Valley’s summer treats
Browsholme Hall home to the Parker family, Bowbearers of the Forest of Bowland, and Ribble Valley’s most historic house will open to the public on every Wednesday in June, July and August and for the popular monthly Bowland Farmers Market and Craft Fair on the first Sunday in every month.
Billington parents told to be vigilant after suspicious man in car stops eight-year-old boy
Police are investigating after an eight-year-old boy reported that a man in a dark car stopped and spoke to him in West View Terrace, Billington, on Monday evening.
Celebrity gardener opens Ribchester café video
Celebrity gardener Christine Walkden paid a visit to Lancashire to officially open The Glasshouse at Stydd, Ribchester.
Car arsonist targets BMW in Wilpshire
Police are studying CCTV images after a man set a BMW car alight in Whalley Road, Wilpshire, early on Sunday.
Sawley care home earns ‘pet friendly’ award
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.
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Weather for Clitheroe
Saturday 25 May 2013
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 4 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 7 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: West
