Ribble Valley

Ribble Valley

Man airlifted to Blackburn Hospital after crash on Pendle Hill

A man in his 40s was involved in a two-car collision yesterday.
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Tarja Wilson and Dave Padley received their Landscapes For Life awards from County Coun Albert Atkinson

Bowland duo gain coveted Landscapes For Life awards

Two of Lancashire’s most dedicated countryside experts have been formally thanked for their contribution to the Bowland countryside.

Education
Lancashire MP wants Trump golf course instead of homes

Lancashire MP wants Trump golf course instead of homes

Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has said he would prefer Donald Trump to build golf courses in his constituency than for more houses to be built.

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Christmas Market

Where are this year's Christmas Markets?

Cold winter nights and late night shopping can be made so much better with a mulled wine and festive carols. Check out our list of Christmas Markets.
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Samanatha Murray on the podium in Doha

Sam ends her year with silver medal

Samantha Murray finished the 2016 modern pentathlon season on a high as she claimed a silver medal at the Champion of Champions in Doha.

Sport
Brabin's Shop

Longest trading business to be sold

A shop which has been at the heart of the community for more than 300 years is up for sale.

News
Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans with USA president-elect Donlad Trump. The pair met in 2012 at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida

MP Nigel: ‘The day I had dinner with Donald Trump in Florida’

LANCASHIRE MP Nigel Evans has invited the USA’s President-Elect Donald Trump to the Ribble Valley.

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Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans with USA president-elect Donlad Trump. The pair met in 2012 at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida

MP writes letter to invite Donald Trump to Lancashire

Nigel Evans, MP for the Ribble Valley, has written to Donald Trump, the President-Elect of the United States of America, to congratulate him on last week’s election victory over Hilary Clinton.

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Gift shop

Where are the best gift shops?

With Christmas around the corner, we all need a little inspiration.

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Lucy Gillhespy, Lisa Marie Ousby and Mags Procter, at Lisa Marie Cakes, Longridge, with the Remembrance tribute window display.

A sweet way to mark Remembrance Day

As the country pauses to remember lost heroes, one Lancashire cake shop has been commemorating the fallen in a very special way.

News
Tony Attard

New Deputy Lord Lieutenants for Lancashire named

FIVE new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed in Lancashire.

News
Energi Trampoline Park

Top 10 things to do in Lancashire at the weekend

Here is a list of fun events coming up at the weekend
News
Proposed site for 275 homes on Preston Road, Longridge

Councillors hit out at housing plans for village

Two councillors have said they are “completely opposed” to plans to build hundreds of homes in Ribble Valley.

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Grimsargh Players rehearsing for thier forthcoming production  Lilies On The Land.

Grimsargh Players set to portray reality of Land Army

Grimsargh Players are currently putting the finishing touches to their next production, Lilies On The Land.

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Charles Hill as a gunner in the Royal Navy 1942-1945

Navy veteran is proud of his Russian honour

A World War Two veteran is delighted to have another medal to his collection.

News
Joanna Riding, who plays Cinderella's mother in Into the Woods.

Make a date in the calendar for a night of nudity and Gary Barlow

Award winning Longridge-born actress Joanna Riding is set to reprise her role in the musical ‘The Girls’ in the West End.

News
Scott Peters, imprisoned for his part in a violent robbery of a family in Longridge

Gang jailed for ‘ruthless and targeted’ attack on mum and sons

Gang members who tied up a young family and threatened them with a sledgehammer and knifes before ransacking their home have been jailed at Preston Crown Court.

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South Ribble Council Civic Centre, Leyland

Council budgets feel the squeeze - but their top executives still take home healthy pay packets, including one who earns more than Theresa May

THE troubleshooter called in to sort out the “Taxigate” mess at South Ribble Council is picking up a bigger salary than Prime Minister Theresa May, it has been revealed.

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Dunsop Bridge BT phone box

End of the line for 306 Lancashire phone boxes

ALMOST a third of public phone boxes across Lancashire could be axed after telecommunications provider BT said they were under used.

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Longridge High School Safety Town event for primary school children
Oliver Walker of St Wilfrid's

Life lessons in safety

Health and safety was the topic of the day when 300 primary school children made a visit to Longridge High School.

Longridge
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