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Ged Mirfin Conservative county councillor for Ribble Valley North East

Flood defences action call amid environment chiefs reserves fury

L-R: Penny the Squirrel, Pendleside Hospice's mascot; Steph, volunteer; Kelly Dixon; Chris Dixon; Tony Thorney; Matt Hargreaves; April Hargreaves

L-R: Penny the Squirrel, Pendleside Hospice's mascot; Steph, volunteer; Kelly Dixon; Chris Dixon; Tony Thorney; Matt Hargreaves; April Hargreaves

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Ribble Valley Truck Run raises more than £8k for hospice

The vehicle stolen in Billington

The vehicle stolen in Billington

'Distinctive vehicle with black alloys and roof bars' stolen from Ribble Valley

Early Baird's Children's Nursery in Billington rated outstanding by Ofsted

Early Baird's Children's Nursery in Billington rated outstanding by Ofsted

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Nursery where kids have ‘genuine thirst for learning’ rated outstanding

Michael Wright, Headteacher and the front of school

Michael Wright, Headteacher and the front of school

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High school praised for SEN work but told to improve pupil attendance

Neil Pemberton, left, and Peter Westwell

Neil Pemberton, left, and Peter Westwell

Sentence for blind 81-year-old killer driver not deemed 'unduly lenient'

The existing storage yard at Harrison Engineering Ltd

The existing storage yard at Harrison Engineering Ltd

East Lancashire engineering firm submits plans for new car park and storage yard

Sam Lynas has managed to trade up a paperclip until he got a Nintendo Switch

Sam Lynas has managed to trade up a paperclip until he got a Nintendo Switch

Proud boy, seven, trades up paperclip for Nintendo Switch in swap challenge

Lynne Kenyon took £100,000 in Covid Bounce Back Loans

Lynne Kenyon took £100,000 in Covid Bounce Back Loans

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Boss who siphoned off £100k in Covid business loans banned for 10 years

Sam Lynas is hoping to trade a paperclip for a Nintendo Switch

Sam Lynas is hoping to trade a paperclip for a Nintendo Switch

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Seven-year-old needs your help to turn paperclip into Nintendo Switch

Keeley Robertson (L) has made the post box topper for King Charles' Coronation

Keeley Robertson (L) has made the post box topper for King Charles' Coronation

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Woman creates unique and eye-catching post box topper to mark Coronation

Longworth Road in Billington

Longworth Road in Billington

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Man in 20s in serious condition after being found unconscious

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington, near Ciltheroe

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington, near Ciltheroe

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Approval for additional 380 school places in East Lancashire

Graham Ireland spent almost 50 years at WHN

Graham Ireland spent almost 50 years at WHN

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Solicitor who helped families secure dream homes retires after 48 year career

Saint Augustine's Roman Catholic High School

Saint Augustine's Roman Catholic High School

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Mother devastated after epileptic son given 'no support' from school

Flood defences in Billington in 2020

Flood defences in Billington in 2020

Concern for flood-prone village as temporary defence barriers withdrawn

Police catch 12 drivers breaking speed limit on 30mph road

Police catch 12 drivers breaking speed limit on 30mph road

Police catch 12 drivers breaking speed limit on 30mph road

Carl Ross in 2008

Carl Ross in 2008

Former councillor, village stalwart and British Legion member dies

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington, near Ciltheroe

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington, near Ciltheroe

'Sexually motivated' former teacher who called pupil 'stunning' banned for life

Cheeky, lovable, Dale Fielding, died in December last year. Image: Fielding family

Cheeky, lovable, Dale Fielding, died in December last year. Image: Fielding family

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Loveable rogue died after taking too much medication following epileptic seizure

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Council approve plans for seasonal campsite on former dairy farm

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington, near Ciltheroe

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington, near Ciltheroe

Dedicated special education needs provision to be built at Billington school

A post box in Whalley has been 'yarn-bombed' for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. (Photo: Zoie Carter-Ingham)

A post box in Whalley has been 'yarn-bombed' for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. (Photo: Zoie Carter-Ingham)

Platinum Jubilee

East Lancs woman brings joy to village with Platinum Jubilee ‘yarn-bombing’

Aerial shot of St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School

Aerial shot of St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School

Plans to increase size Roman Catholic school expected to be agreed

This man was captured on CCTV trying door handles in Billington

This man was captured on CCTV trying door handles in Billington

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People reminded to lock car doors after man spotted trying handles

The proposed site on Elker Lane which is directly opposite St Augustine's High School

The proposed site on Elker Lane which is directly opposite St Augustine's High School

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Plans for huge retirement village with 60 apartments and 50-bed care home given green light

Neddy Lane in Billington

Neddy Lane in Billington

Local government

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Plans for homes and affordable apartments in the Ribble Valley set to be delayed

Investigation launched as 'number of Asian men and several vehicles' involved in 'serious disorder'

Investigation launched as 'number of Asian men and several vehicles' involved in 'serious disorder'

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Investigation launched as 'number of Asian men and several vehicles' involved in 'serious disorder'

Nigel Evans, Ged Mirfin and the boundary map

Nigel Evans, Ged Mirfin and the boundary map

East Lancashire

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'Nonsensical and unacceptable' - petition launched as Ribble Valley set to be 'carved-up' under boundary review

Whalley Moor Woodland Play Area

Whalley Moor Woodland Play Area

East Lancashire

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Families upset by removal of popular play area — but council say it will be replaced

Residents are worried about the potential for more floods, with proposals for a new housing development only adding to their concerns

Residents are worried about the potential for more floods, with proposals for a new housing development only adding to their concerns

East Lancashire

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Barriers won't protect residents from flooding if new housing gets go ahead

Poeple in Billington are still experiencing water problems, from high pressure to leaky pipes

Poeple in Billington are still experiencing water problems, from high pressure to leaky pipes

East Lancashire

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'Nightmare' for villagers as disagreement between landowners and United Utilities halts essential repairs

United Utilities will begin work in Billington on Monday

United Utilities will begin work in Billington on Monday

East Lancashire

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Relief for villagers plagued by water leaks as United Utilities announce replacement of ageing pipes

Olivia and Matthew Hurst

Olivia and Matthew Hurst

East Lancashire

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Ribble Valley siblings raise over £5000 for East Lancashire Hospice playing carols

The damage to Jackie Goodlad's garden following the burst water main

The damage to Jackie Goodlad's garden following the burst water main

East Lancashire

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Burst water main sends 'tsunami cascading' into villager's home destroying brick wall and flooding garden

Nigel Evans has waded in on the water issues in Billington

Nigel Evans has waded in on the water issues in Billington

East Lancashire

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Compensation from United Utilities is 'not enough' - MP 'wades-in' on village water issues

Olivia and Matthew will be travelling around the Ribble Valley to keep up the festive spirit this year

Olivia and Matthew will be travelling around the Ribble Valley to keep up the festive spirit this year

East Lancashire

Siblings to play socially distanced carols for neighbourhoods

Lloyd David Ward breached an order by putting Snapchat on his phone

Lloyd David Ward breached an order by putting Snapchat on his phone

East Lancashire

Sex offender breached order by putting Snapchat on his phone

Poeple in Billington are still experiencing water problems, from high pressure to leaky pipes

Poeple in Billington are still experiencing water problems, from high pressure to leaky pipes

East Lancashire

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'It's an insult' - United Utilities offer residents £25 as a 'sorry' for continuous water problems

The pressure recorded by one Billington resident was sitting at 10 bar - far higher than recommended for a residential property. Pic: Tom Martin

The pressure recorded by one Billington resident was sitting at 10 bar - far higher than recommended for a residential property. Pic: Tom Martin

East Lancashire

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'Running a bath sounds like the Niagara Falls' - Villagers' water misery goes on

The water leaks being repaired on Whalley Road in Billington

The water leaks being repaired on Whalley Road in Billington

East Lancashire

Villagers fed up as seven leaks in one month hit their water supply

The A59 close to Billington

The A59 close to Billington

East Lancashire

Drivers decline treatment following three car smash in Ribble Valley

St Augustine's High School has closed after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus

St Augustine's High School has closed after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus

East Lancashire

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Another school closes after member of staff tests positive for coronavirus

Flooding at Clitheroe Cemetery off Waddington Road. PIC: Sarah Briggs

Flooding at Clitheroe Cemetery off Waddington Road. PIC: Sarah Briggs

East Lancashire

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Angered residents say more flood defences needed as cemetery submerged during Storm Ciara

Gritter travelling in snow

Gritter travelling in snow

East Lancashire

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NAMED: Streets where careless parking is blocking gritting lorries

Laura Singleton

Laura Singleton

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Mum nominated for charity champion award

Ribble Valley Borough Council patrol in Clitheroe Cemetery

Ribble Valley Borough Council patrol in Clitheroe Cemetery

East Lancashire

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Borough steps up action on dog pooh

East Lancashire

Christmas market to raise funds for eating disorder charity

Fine art photographer and printmaker Chloe McCarrick

Fine art photographer and printmaker Chloe McCarrick

East Lancashire

Prints from the Ribble Valley to the world

Rossendale Councillor.Peter Steen......

Rossendale Councillor.Peter Steen......

East Lancashire

East Lancs groups get small grants

Rev Philip Elson and Samantha Dent with Joanne Brindle and Natalie Haslam

Rev Philip Elson and Samantha Dent with Joanne Brindle and Natalie Haslam

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Closed church brought back to life as community cafe hub

Blackburn Magistrates Court.

Blackburn Magistrates Court.

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Billington driver nearly hit police car head on

Ribble Valley Borough Council patrol in Clitheroe Cemetery

Ribble Valley Borough Council patrol in Clitheroe Cemetery

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New dog patrols to tackle a grave problem

Whalley Road, Billington

Whalley Road, Billington

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Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after van crashes into lamppost

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