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Taxi driver punched by two men| after arriving late for a fare


A TAXI driver was punched; and ordered to pay Mr Khan


.several times by two men after he turned up late for a fare in Clitheroe. Blackburn magistrates heard


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•OKING BACK


100 years ago: Ir attempt was made to pro-


jbandonment or recommenda- ie scheme for establishing an plony at Langho. The plans had bted by the Manchester and Guardians, but some members l a more modest scheme.__


iber 1st was anticipated with


|est, bringing with it the occa- !he annual election of four to seats on the council. This


.y of the year in municipal mat- that august and all-powerful lublic, once more exercised its nd revealed its desire and will,


intendent Keel expressed his


lat fighting in villages was far ent and that rowdyism ought to


own with a firm hand. He said id many young fellows had got it" r heads that they could have a;


fisticuffs when it pleased them, must be shown that the public


tolerate those petty .quarrels


mote villages. 50 years ago


| were three ways of developing and a love for the best things in


J boys were told by Judge Allan r, Q.C., at the school's annual


|ay.


ll that first was an appreciation |and drama, the second was the m of a taste for the best in litera­ t e third way was a real appreci- .lature. Through these the boys ike life, in spite of its difficulties !, a grand and glorious journey,


. . . tnnouncement by the President


joard of Trade stated that was not included in the develop-


:a for East Lancashire. He said town was not nearly as depen-


the cotton trade as other towns, irly Padiham, which had experi- e highest unemployment in the


week's road safety slogan read:


:y begets courtesy." 25 years ago


losion at Castle Castings caused to rain down on nearby houses.


iused by the draining of hot slag


j one was hurt, despite residents in Street and Taylor Street.rushing


_ furnace bottom, which fell into fer which had run underneath the ittirig off a fierce blast. Windows iken around the works, but, amaz-


heir homes as the flaming slag was oting through the air. :


jpes that the Ribble Valley would :he effects of the power workers were dashed. Supplies were cut upting businesses and domestic me shops closed, though others ‘d open using emergency lighting, jin the form of candles.


Small pent of Clitheroe which had bleep" for many years was given a kse of life. Tenants moved into pouncil cottages on Back York ifter £40,000 had been spent turn


im from near-derelict units into ive homes.


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pernment by members of the Bish- • Council.-It has received the


Jroval of the Diocesan Synod. Now it ver to you! If the Vision is to provide


j impetus for the diocese to move for- ]rd and for the parishes to identify eir core work, then we all have to Ike it our own. I have asked each pnery to report progress by Whitsun-


r 2003. This is a critical moment in the life of - Church of England in Lancashire.


; us use this opportunity to rekindle ; : vision of Christ's purpose for the ch to which we belong and to renew


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IT was a night of celebra­ tion all round when organisers of Clitheroe's September Torchlight procession and fun week­ end met at' the town's Old - Post House Hotel. Not only had they a


. .matiahs" themed float was ' ■


£2,200 profit to toast - money .which is to be donated to a number of local charities - they had guests from Brookside County Primary School to congratulate. j The school's "101 Dal-


yoted thc:pf^^sionls most im'preysiy6f ahd as such,^ _ won a £25 cash prize. \ ,V i Ouir picture shows organ­


ising committee member and town mayor Coun.


MEMBERS of Clitheroe Chess Club "A" Team made all the right moves to win their away match against Blackburn's Crusaders' "C"- On board one Phillip Tit-


Mrs Mary Robinson pre­ senting head teacher Mr Graham Claydon with the school's prize, watched by teacher Mr Dermot Rud­ dock, who had been.'in charge of the float's art­ work, and his partner, Ms Gaynor Holden (left). Also looking on are committee secretary and Clitheroe Town Council clerk Mr John Wells (centre), Mrs Olwyn Claydon, commit­ tee president Mr Peter Moore and committee V member Mr John Myers.


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that after Raja Khariusedhis car to form a barricade and as


. Robert'Mark Rodgers'tried to leave in another taxi, he was attacked, again and his car kicked repeatedly. , ■


. . Rodgers (26), of Nelson Street,- .Clitheroe, pleaded guilty to assaulting Mr Khan and damag­ ing his car. He was fined £350


. Alison Heyworth (prosecuting) said Mr Khan had;answered a call to anaddress.in Whitewell Drive, Clitheroe. ,.i.-... As he.was waiting outside, Mr


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Khan noticed another taxi. . . . "At that-point Rodgers, who


Mr Khan knew as Irish Robby, came out of; the house and said his taxi was late," said Ms Hey­


worth. "He then punched Mr Khan


■ £500 compensation for the dam­ age and loss of earnings and £60 1 costs.


;■ through, the open window before-, .’getting in the other car.".- ••


• = Mr Khan got out of his car and asked why Rodgers had hit.him.


• Rodgers then pushed him and, ■told him not to ring the police ’before a second man and then Rodgers again punched Mr Khan


> in the face. ~ -They got into the other taxi,


but as they tried to leave, Mr Khan, who had sent: for the


■ police, blocked their escape.; ■ "Rodgers and the other.man


..gotout-and-began kicking Mr Khan's car and, at the same time,


■Rodgers was trying to open,the door," said Ms Heyworth..


■ .' Debbie Morgan (defending), said Rodgers deeply regretted the;


■ incident which, she said, was out of character. She said Rodgers main­ tained the taxi hadbeen 45 min-


• utes late and he had ordered anoth- ’ er when he got fed up of waiting. "They both came at the same


time and he has always maintained; that Mr Khan demanded money from him for his wasted journey," said Miss Morgan... "He accepts that he over-react­


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STALWART worker for the com­ munity Mr Bert Jones and his wife,:Betty, have just celebrated their diamond wedding. ’ ■


: The couple were married at St


Michael and St John's RC Church, Clitheroe. They played productive roles


at the sharp end of local industry for’ decades. Mr Jones was a key figure in the stores as the jet engine was developed at Wat er­ loo T


involved in drives on various sub­ jects, ranging from dog fouling to better, more affordable housing. He consistently put the Labour, view in the council chamber, and, his election as a burgess was seen as a fitting reward for his dedica­ tion. .


■ Mr Jones has been a keen . vTill in secret dining the war.


The couple could only have two days off when they were married. '


;: Mr Jones later worked in the . offices at'Castle Castings and then for. 24 years at JCI. - Mrs' Jones was ayireaver.‘work­


| bread hangs-by-Lancashire's- thread days. Then she finished her working life at Trutex. Not content with his contribu­


ing on various cloths for many years before, during and after the war, right into the '.Britain's-:


golfer and a long-standing mem­ ber of the Clitheroe club. He is a former member of Clitheroe Cricket Club executive and has also had a long connection with


local drama. The.'couple’s daughters are ■', v '


both married and live abroad,, Eileen - whoTetainedpier maid- en name by marrying a Jones - in Trenton, New Jersey, and -Mrs Christine Wilson in Spain. . ~ . I The couple have enjoyed a |


tion to the community in work­ ing hours, Mr Jones was a local councillor for nearly-30 years. He is the only living Burgess of


the Borough of the Ribble Valley, and also received a town council


award for his work. 1 - Often the only Labour voice in


Drive down the. Champs Elysees at Christmas time and I you’ll see store "after store I decked with festive boughs and lights. From the smallest to the grandest, each window and facade is ablaze with iletide cheen.lt really has to „„ seen to be believed!


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large party and also a holiday for their anniversary, keeping the occasion as quiet as possible. But; some people found out, including the Queen, who sent them a con­ gratulatory telegram,. and the . Advertiser arid Times,' which, would like; to add,its congratula-.


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Jones with their congratulatory telegram.


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