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Billington student's gig to help Christie Hospital

Gig organiser Anna Souroulass

10:00pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

A 15-YEAR-OLD has organised a concert to raise cash for a chil-dren’s cancer ward.

Billington movie critic on way to Cannes Film Festival

Joshua Hammond

10:00pm Friday 26th April 2013

A FILM critic is preparing to head to Cannes for the internationally renowned film festival.

Faulty oven sets Billington home alight

3:47pm Tuesday 12th March 2013

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a home in Billington when a faulty oven caught fire.

Walker from Billington died in 600ft Lake District plunge

Martin Peel

10:30am Wednesday 6th March 2013

A WALKER died after falling 600ft from a notorious mountain trail in the Lake District.

Helpline for sufferers of rare neurological disorder launched by Billington patient

Claire Kellett

3:00pm Monday 28th January 2013

AN EAST Lancashire woman who is battling a rare neurological disorder has set up a helpline to offer support to other sufferers around the country.

Family of Billington girl raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis

1:00pm Monday 31st December 2012

THE family of a six-year-old who suffers from cystic fibrosis have said they are determined to raise awarenessof her condition.

Police and fire crews attend three-car pile up in Billington

4:30pm Sunday 23rd December 2012

THREE vehicles had to be recovered after a collision outside the Foxfield Hotel in Whalley Road, Billington, at around 3.10pm.

Wave of concern over submerged Billington road

A car struggles through the water at Billington

8:00pm Thursday 4th October 2012

CALLS are being made for improved drainage systems after the main road through a Ribble Valley village was flooded.

Heavy rain floods road at Billington

A driver braves the water

3:23pm Wednesday 3rd October 2012

HEAVY rain caused parts of a Ribble Valley village to flood this morning.

Billington caravan park wins prestigious green award

Hackings Caravan Park in Billington

10:47am Tuesday 4th September 2012

AN East Lancashire caravan park will be honoured in the House of Commons after it was heralded as an environmental champion.

Billington mum's drink-drive shame

10:52am Monday 23rd April 2012

A 31-YEAR-OLD Billington woman crashed into two parked cars while unfit to drive through drink.

Ribble Valley Council to pay costs after losing Billington homes appeal

8:00pm Wednesday 25th January 2012

RIBBLE Valley Council will have to pay the costs of a developer after losing an appeal against a 39-house development in Billington.

St Augustine's High School bus crashes into shop in Whalley

BROKEN GLASS A workman clears up the debris after the crash in the centre of Whalley yesterday afternoon

10:20am Wednesday 7th December 2011

UPDATE: FIVE school children were left with cuts and bruises after a double decker bus crashed into a bridal shop.

St Augustine's head to step down from 'dream job' after 18 years

TRAVEL PLANS Anthony McNamara

10:38am Wednesday 9th November 2011

A LONG-standing headteacher at a ‘popular’ high school is retiring.

Final visit to St Augustine’s for GCSE prizewinners

PRIZE-GIVING Headteacher Anthony McNamara with students and the Mayor and Mayoress of Ribble Valley, the Mayor of Hyndburn and deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Clitheroe

4:48pm Friday 21st October 2011

STUDENTS came together for one last time to celebrate their achievements at high school.

Ribble Valley caravan site wins award

3:22pm Thursday 20th October 2011

A CARAVAN site has struck gold for its green credentials in the prestigious David Bellamy Conservation Awards.

GCSE results: St Augustine's, Billington

GCSE JOY Isobel Austin 9*A and an A and the boy is Joseph Scott who achieved 9 A* and an A at A/S level

6:00pm Friday 26th August 2011

Head Anthony McNamara said: "We are delighted with the achievements of our pupils.

An art-felt goodbye to Ribble Valley teacher

ALUMNUS Graham Mansfield with former pupil, artist Isobel Peachey

12:12pm Tuesday 23rd August 2011

A POPULAR teacher has retired after more than a decade at an East Lancashire school.

Residents groups form to fight Ribble Valley homes plans

MAP Where new homes could be built

11:58am Wednesday 13th July 2011

RESIDENTS and community leaders are fighting plans to allow thousands of new homes to be built in the Ribble Valley.

Ribble Valley pupils sing for Desmond Tutu

HIGH FIVES Archbishop Desmond Tutu congratulates St Augustine’s RC High School pupils

4:45pm Thursday 26th May 2011

ARCHBISHOP Desmond Tutu gave high-fives to environmentally-friendly students who performed a concert on the world stage.



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