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U (Editorial1. s a m f A d v e r t s , ) Bumley 422331 (Classified) HMIP explains


the Cemfuel delay


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!*fm?<asi on^ 0 a ow Cemfuel to be burnt on a regular basis at Castle Cement.


d e S t P0 Ut10^ W3tchdog has delayed berr°ofi^"eIrnMafomiei?" ing to exPlain this, and


Inspectorate ofpjftotfon ^ hy fthe del?y is c°nti.nu: — HMIP_ aHondiao ' mg>t0 councillors who had Ribble Valley“ co u n d l


Environmental and c«!Sii P° commence in the organ- .and Social isation specifically for this


Environmental and Social n° confidence 13 Services Committee meet-


THIEVES left a pillow case behind at the scene of a burglary at a Clitheroe grocery shop.


Thieves leave pillow at crime scene


covered on the shop floor, lying under broken glass


The pillow case was dis­


from a smashed window, when the owner of Banana News, Castle Stre e t, opened up at 5-15 p.m. A C lith e ro e police


spokesman sa id it is believed the thieves had intended to use the case to


sm a l l q u a n t i t y of cigarettes, but the 6ft. by 5ft. plate glass window,


sm a s h e d in t h e in c id e n t , n e e d e d r e p la c in g .


k n o w n w h a t w a s u s e d to D re a K th e w in d o w .


It is n o t


The burglary took place between 11 p.m. on Sun­


day and 5-15 a.m. on Monday.


A challenge


CHIPPING children have been challenged to rede­ sign one of the nation’s favourite treats and come up with the most imagina­ tive doughnut possible. National Doughnut


Week starts on February 5th when hundreds of bak­ ers across the country will be trying to raise £75,000 for Save the Children. The on-site bakery at


the Gibbon Bridge Hotel have challenged children from Brabins Endowed and St Mary’s primary schools to think radically and create irresistible doughnuts which will lift sales. Bakers are making a donation for each one sold.


fill with property from the shop. They made off with a


stin*” S VOte °f


HMIP’s Director of Opera­ tions, who is responsible for all field activities, said HMIP would only make such an authorisation if the environment and gen- e r a l p u b l i c w e r e protected. His colleague, Mr David


reason. Dr Ken Speakman,


fOnSin e5-ati0nS 31-6 the reason the


Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, January 11th, 1996 19


AFTER last year’s £250,000 refurbishment of Clitheroe Police Station, the town is set to lose one of its policing resources.


to Colne, which takes place on Mon­ day, is, in fact, just one in a number of recent withdrawls of policing and judi­ cial functions from the town. In April 1992, Clitheroe Police Sta­


The redeployment of Clitheroe’s CID


tion lost its status as a sub-divisional headquarters when it became a section station. In November 1993, the sta­ tion’s telephone number was with­ drawn from public use, forcing people to call Colne to have their problems


Coulburn — an inspector with specific responsibility for regulating Castle’s operations — told the meeting how the results of sc ien tif ic te s ts were referred to the East Lan­ cashire Health Authority and the Department of Health for “a professional view on health aspects” and this was the reason why the decision to give the go-ahead for burning Cemfiiel had taken longer than expected. Scientists monitoring


the effects of Cemfuel on the area around Castle’s plant, during the summer, gave a clean bill of health to the fuel, though they did report suffering simi­ lar health effects — sore throats and irritation of eyes — as those reported by local residents, said Mr Coulbum. The problem of plume­


grounding now seemed to be the stumbling block for the official rubber stamp. Mr Coulburn said that


before the official rubber stamp for Cemfuel to be


burnt on a regular and permanent basis was given, an improvement programme to address the plume-grounding problem a t C a s t le would be undertaken. Council leader Coun.


dealt with. A month later, Clitheroe lost its


Euro cash sought


to improve rail safety


EUROPEAN funding is to be sought to make Langho Railway Station safer, councillors were told.


County Council’s High­ ways and Transportation Committee heard yester­ day that improving access to Langho Station would cost up to £200,000.


Members of Lancashire


day used Langho Station, the meeting heard, and it would therefore be hard to justify the high cost of the work unless grant-aid was available.


Only 50 passengers a


that Langho fell within an area eligible for European funding and that a report would be prepared on the matter.


Councillors were told


wished he could say and “I hope that is not seen as hedging.”


Chris Holtom (Wilpshire) asked the two representa­ tives when regular and permanent authorisation to burn Cemfuel would be given. He said: “How near are we to D-day?” Dr Speakman said he


Executive was concerned about the steepness of the footpath leading to the station and the possibility of people slipping or falling in wet conditions.


The Health and Safety


pletely revamp the access, which would require the purchase of nearby land.


It was proposed to com­


magistrates’ court. And in October 1995, the overnight reception area at the station was closed to the public.


Clitheroe CID base switches to Colne


Thumbs up to Forest revamp


A £lm. scheme to revamp the Forest of Bowland has been given the thumbs-up by th e Eur ope an Union.


caused a great deal of consternation among the general public of the area. Now Clitheroe’s three regular CID


This list of re-organisations has


officers — one detective sergeant and two detective constables — are to be based at divisional HQ in Colne, in a restructuring exercise which the police have said is intended to offer more flexibility to their service. Supt. Peter Rawstrone, spoke to the


County Council’s Plan­ ning, Industrial Devel­ opment and Tourism Com­ mittee heard that a bid for the Euro-cash by the For­ est of Bowland Joint Advi- sory Committee had


Members of Lancashire


proved successful. The four-year action


“Advertiser and Times” to explain the move and allay any fears. He said: “The people of Clitheroe have nothing to fear in this restructuring. There is not going to be a reduction in service, but an increase in effort for the whole area.” He stressed that officers would be


plan will include environ­


mental improvement schemes, the development of agriculture and for­ estry, support for commu­ nity-based trading organi­ sations and the promotion


of tourism. The cash is forthcoming


employed in crime prevention as well as crime detection and that the facili­ ties at Clitheroe would still be used.


Be on guard against bogus council officials


POLICE are warning pensioners to be on their guard after bogus council officials struck at the homes of two Ribble Valley pensioners.


year-old Clitheroe woman


Clitneroe police, said the duo tricked their way into the pensioner’s Pendle


wearing a blue check shirt, was whit® and aged


were checking the water. One of the offenders kept her occupied, while the o th e r went into the bedroom and stole £60.” The man, who was


and stole £60 on Saturday fawn scarf, afternoon. Sgt Lee Halstead, of


man and woman, claiming was white and aged The man was aged 25, to be council officials, between 20 and 25 years. 5ft. 8in., of broad build, entered the house of a 76- She was wearing a dark with short black hair. He blue coat and beige or was wearing a green and


In the first incident, a around 30. The woman £10.


Road house, after claiming bungalow at Crowtree they were calling to check Gardens, Chatburn, on the water supply. He said: “They said they


victim to bogus council officials when they struck at a 74-year-old woman’s


Another pensioner fell


and woman called at the pensioner’s house and claimed they were making checks before carrying out work at a later date. Again the unsuspecting


pensioner was distracted and the pair made off with


BEWARE of bogus men from the water board —


that is the message from North West Water. The company has issued


the warning following a series of complaints about conmen posing as water


the elderly in areas where North West Water is working.


officials. They are said to prey on


Ask callers for identification A spokesman for North


West Water stressed that its employees only called on homes by prior appoint­ ment and always carried identity cards.


holders to ask to see iden­ tity cards before letting


workers into their homes and, if in doubt, to refuse entry.


He advised house ­


Saturday afternoon. Sgt Halstead said a man


blue check jacket and dark blue trousers. The woman was aged


between 20 and 25 years, 5ft. 10in., of slim build, with a round face and long dark straight hair. She was wearing a three quar­ ter-length jacket and dark


trousers. Sgt Halstead said the


descriptions were similar and there is a possibility the two incidents could be connected. He added: “ People


DUNSOP BRIDGE could be full of stage-struck youngsters this weekend after Thorneyholme RC Primary School spends a day at the thea tre in Blackpool. The party of 29 children


Theatre visit for local children


aged between four and 11, with five adults, will leave by coach at nine tomor­


row. They will spend the morning backstage at the Grand Theatre and in the afternoon cross to the other side of the footlights to join the audience for a performance of “Snow White”.


shouldn’t let anybody without proper identifica­ tion into their homes and. if in doubt, they should contact Clitheroe police on 01282863161.” A Ribble Valley Bor­


ough Council spokesman repeated this warning, saying all employees carry identification cards, stat­ ing name, position and bearing a photograph. The spokesman added


contact the council on 0120025111.


ow them to enter and


theatre’s new education policy and the day will provide an important ele­ ment for the school term, which will be directed towards theatre.


The visit is part of the


from LEADER, a Euro­ pean initiative aimed at enhancing th e ru ra l economy.


No go


Valley Council’s Planning Committee heard that seven letters of objection had been received to the proposed building of a cot­ tage and car park on land off Bentlea Road, at the back of Kirk House.


had also objected, saying the building would be too intensive and cause fur­ ther traffic in an already congested area.


Gisburn Parish Council


John Macholc described the proposal as a border­ line case and warned that if it was successful on appeal the council might lose control over the development.


But planning officer Mr Bridge results


WINNERS on Thursday evening a t Clitheroe Bridge Club were: NS — Mr L. Garner and Mr G. Capstick, Mr R. Bailey


all that, if in doubt, do no


and Col M. Jeffery. EW — Mr K. Geddes and Mr T. Watson, Mr A. Norris and Mr W. Norris.


On the Monday evening


meeting before Christmas winners were: NS — Mr and Mrs G. Pollard, Mr L. Garner and Mr G. Cap- stick. EW — Mr and Mrs R. Ward, Mr K. Geddes and Mr T. Watson.


winners were: NS — Mr K. Bushby and Mr A.


On Thursday evening


Sanger, Mrs M. Phillips and Col M. Jeffery. EW — Mrs I. Park and Mrs A. Ped d e r , Mr and Mrs


R.Ward. At the Howell move­


ment, winners were: Mrs Elliot and Mr 'll. Shannon, Mrs F. Wilson and Mr R. Rlakev. Mr G. Pollard and


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Set in five acres of parkland by the River Tweed, this


stately looking hotel lies in the heart of


the beautiful Border Country.


on plans COUNCILLORS gave the thumbs-down to a devel­ opment in a so-called con­ gested area of Gisburn. Members of the Ribble


the three main aims of the plan would be conserva­ tion of the landscape to create additional work and income, the development of community enterprise to create jobs and services and the enhancement of sustainable action to raise environmental awareness and develop self-reliance. The initiative would


The meeting heard that


lead to the secondment of an assistant countryside management officer and it was expected that a large number of small-scale ini­ tiatives would receive sup­ port, councillors were told.


Auction


prices NORMAL service resumed at Clitheroe Auction Mart this week with numbers in the cattle ring and lamb pens back to pre- Christmas levels. The cattle were not of the


previous week’s quality, with a Higher proportion of friesiau heifers on offer, but a good trade was evident for some plainer friesian bulls, though generally speaking there was an easing of demand. Prices: Young bulls — Light


heavy to 121.50p (115.15p), overall to 134.50p (114.9lb). srs — Medium to 98.o0p 50p), heavy to 125.60p '114.72p>, overall to 125.50p


made to 127.50p (115.05p), medium to 134.50p (114.68p),


133.50p (113.63p). The expected flush of cows arrived after the retention


period and, while the best cows maintained par, the overall average declined due not only to increased numbers but also a slackening of quality. The maxi­ mum price was 119.50p and the average 78.36p. There was an excellent trade


in prime hoggs and virtually every pen was filled. Prune Hoggs — Light made .38p (ll4.65p), standard to


made to £46 (£31.06). Rams — Overall made to £43 (£36.21).


125p (116.96p), medium to 120.50p (115.48p), heavy to 113.55p (111.31p), overall to 125p (115.50p>. Ewes (568iorward) — Overall


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