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International artists to play in Ribble Valley piano week

6:00am Thursday 20th June 2013

ARTISTS from around the world are lined up to perform at Ribble Valley International Piano Week.

Simonstone great-grandad cycles 1,100 miles for hunger

Pupils from St Bede’s RC High School were among those who greeted Fred at St Paul’s School, Feniscowles, which he visited on his 22 dioceses ride, collecting a £500 cheque

8:10am Thursday 20th June 2013

A GREAT-GRANDAD has begun an epic journey, cycling hundreds of miles across the UK for charity.

Clitheroe business woman raises money for life-saving kit

Ann-Marie Williams hands a defibrillator to 11-year-olds, from left, Ciara Biggs, Tilly Ray, Oscar Rowley and Joel Blackledge

10:00pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

A CLITHEROE business woman and 34 companies have clubbed together to raise more than £2,000 to buy live-saving equipment.

Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans arrested over three allegations of indecent assault

Nigel Evans speaks to the press

10:43am Wednesday 19th June 2013

RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans has been arrested on suspicion of three further offences of indecent assault.

Mobility scooter users must book for Ribble Valley agricultural shows

3:36pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

MOBILITY scooter users must book in advance to use a scooter at this year’s Goosnargh and Longridge Agricultural Show.

Whalley cubs to learn about heritage

3:35pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

CUBS from Whalley are set to be shown Clitheroe’s town regalia when they visit the town hall on Thursday, June 27.

Ribble Valley Councillor voices concerns over NHS cuts

3:18pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

A TORY council has voiced concerns over planned changes to NHS funding, which could force the closure of a GP practice in Slaidburn.

Calderstones Hospital history preserved in Lancashire Archives

3:15pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

RECORD books showing the history of the old Calderstones Hospital prior to the creation of the NHS are being preserved in the Lancashire Archives.

Ribble Valley man to host charity evening

4:24pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A MAN whose brother has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease is set to host a gala evening for charity after completing a cycle from London to Paris.

Former Blackburn Rovers star celebrates diamond anniversary

Ken and Gladys Taylor, who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary

4:22pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

FORMER Blackburn Rovers defender Ken Taylor and his wife Gladys will celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary on Thursday.

Ribble Valley Armed Forces Community Covenant to be signed in Clitheroe

3:39pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

THE Ribble Valley Armed Forces Community Covenant will be signed at a ceremony on Monday, June 24.

Gisburn Gala raises £1,700 for charity

3:38pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

THE annual Gisburn Gala has raised more than £1,700, which will be split between Gisburn Festival Hall and Friends of Gisburn School.

Young talent to take part in Ribchester Festival of Music and Art

3:37pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A HOST of young talent will be on show at the 21st Ribchester Festival of Music and Art, which gets under way on Thursday.

Whalley residents react with anger to developer's 'threat'

3:33pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

RESIDENTS have reacted angrily to ‘an attempt to by-pass the democratic process’ over an application to build 260 homes and a primary school in Whalley.

More support needed for Ribble Valley retailers

8:00pm Monday 17th June 2013

CONCERNS have been raised that small and new businesses are not being supported enough in the Ribble Valley.

GP fears for future of Slaidburn practice after announcement of new funding rules

Karen Massey

5:00pm Monday 17th June 2013

A GP fears her small practice will face closure within two years, after the NHS published new plans which would wipe out much of its budget.

Ribble Valley firm geared up for own-brand bike launch

Iain McClellan says there has been a huge rise in cycling's popularity since the Olympics

5:19pm Monday 17th June 2013

A SPECIALIST cycling company in Waddington is set to launch its own bike brand, and open a new retail shop, as popularity in the pursuit soars.

Hundreds enjoy Ribchester gala

The procession

4:36pm Monday 17th June 2013

HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Ribchester to enjoy the 53rd annual field day.

Plan for home in Osbaldeston is rejected

4:32pm Monday 17th June 2013

PLANS to build a house on the edge of Osbaldeston have been rejected by Ribble Valley Borough Council.


Ribble Valley what's on

Star DJ returns to his roots for Ribble Valley Beat Herder festival (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:31pm Thu 13 Jun 13

SUPERSTAR DJ Paul Taylor says he will never forget the halcyon nights at Angels nightclub in Burnley that made him…

'My journey to hell' by John Lee Hooker Junior (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:23pm Thu 13 Jun 13

JOHN Lee Hooker Junior was crouched on his knees, the barrel of a gun pressed hard against his temple and shaking…

Jesca Hoop tops bill at Cloudspotting Festival (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 11:14am Fri 7 Jun 13

CALIFORNIAN songstress Jesca Hoop, fresh from a tour with Peter Gabriel, will headline Lancashire’s newest…

The Damned to play Clitheroe show (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:47pm Thu 6 Jun 13

THE Damned, one of the original punk acts, and who produced raucous chart hits Smash it up, Love Song and Eloise,…

Triumphant return for Beatherder festival faves (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:45pm Thu 6 Jun 13

BEAT Herder chiefs liked Blackburn band Urban Empire so much they have invited them back for a second appearance as…

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