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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.

Barrow villagers object to plan for 504-property development

12:00pm Saturday 15th June 2013

MORE than 50 letters objecting to a housing development in Barrow have been received by Ribble Valley Borough Council.

Clitheroe shop puts plasticised human heart up for sale

Lisa Pickles with the heart

5:49pm Friday 14th June 2013

A QUIRKY shop in Clitheroe has put a plasticised human heart up for sale.

Whalley pub's appeal for old photos

5:48pm Friday 14th June 2013

A LANDLADY is on a mission to discover the history of her pub – and wants locals to help.

Whalley villagers demand answers from shadow minister

1:21pm Friday 14th June 2013

THE Save Whalley Village Action Group has written to the shadow housing minister asking for clarification on Labour’s housing policy.

Whalley parents' fears allayed

1:17pm Friday 14th June 2013

DETECTIVES have reassured parents that incidents of suspicious activity which have been reported have been thoroughly investigated.

Tributes to Sabden cricketer who 'gave his all'

Dave Cottam

4:37pm Thursday 13th June 2013

A CRICKET stalwart who shared a record-breaking opening partnership has lost his battle with cancer.

Award for Ribble Valley chef

Stosie Madi

4:29pm Thursday 13th June 2013

A NEWTON in Bowland chef has won a national award at a glittering ceremony in London.

Ribble Valley campaigners brand government wind turbine proposals 'a let down'

4:28pm Thursday 13th June 2013

GOVERNMENT plans to allow communities to block wind farms while offering greater incentives to accept them have been branded a ‘let down’.

Clitheroe cricket club to host beer festival

5:09pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

CLITHEROE Cricket Club is set to host its second Beer Festival, from Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23.

Simonstone company signs parts deal with nuclear firm

5:01pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

A COMPANY has secured a second important link-up with a leading player in the nuclear industry.

St Cecilia’s in Longridge partners-up with South African school

2:34pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

A LONGRIDGE school has joined up with a new partner school in South Africa.

Clitheroe Council calls for education to ensure safer roads

2:31pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

CLITHEROE Town Council is concerned about a rise in road accidents in East Lancashire It has written to Lancashire Fire and Rescue service calling on it to educate young people about dangers on the road.

Ribble Valley residents asked to protect grass verges

2:28pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

RESIDENTS and landowners are being asked to think before they cut grass verges.

Whalley residents brand new planning scheme 'pointless'

2:24pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

PLANS to give residents more say on future planning applications in their area have been branded as ‘pointless’.

Two police officers punched in face at Longridge Field Day

10:43am Wednesday 12th June 2013

TWO police officers were assaulted at Longridge Field Day.


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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