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High-tech car plate reader aims to cut Valley vehicle crime


by Vivien Meath


HI-TECH vehicle number plate reading equipment which is being developed nation­ ally is already catching criminals locally. Lancashire Constabulary is one of 22


police forces taking part in the second phase of what has so far been a regional pilot of the scheme.


But the Ribble Valley Crime and Disor­


der Partnership bought a set of the equip­ ment for itself - and local police operate reg­ ular "sweeps” with it. Travelling criminals using vehicles already knopwn to the police or with DVLC registration anomalies are especially at risk. In the nationwide trials,the cutting edge


Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system has helped police seize more than £100,000 in illegal drugs and


recover more than 300 stolen vehicles and £715,000 in stolen goods. More than 3,000 people were arrested - 10 times more than the national average —


with the majority of arrests being for seri­ ous crimes. The system was piloted for six months


in nine police forces. Following the success of the pilot, it will


now be rolled out to 23 forces in England and Wales, including Lancashire. Evidence from the ANPR trials has borne out police experience of strong links between road


traffic offences and more serious crime. A powerful technological tool in the fight


against serious crime, ANPR systems instantly scan number plates and match them against information stored in data­ bases to identify vehicles of interest to the police such as stolen cars or those involved in crime. When a suspicious vehicle is recog­ nised it becomes the focus of police targeted interceptions and inquiries. I t has also been announced that fixed


penalty notice receipts from offences detect­ ed through ANPR will help fund the fur­ ther expansion of the pilot scheme. From last Sunday, the fixed penalty scheme for motoring offences will be extended to include three additional offences; failing to supply driver details when required, driving without insurance or an MOT certificate, together with an increased penalty for fail­ ing to display a current tax disc. The second phase of the ANPR pilot


scheme will run until December. Results from the 23 forces participating in the pilot will be fully evaluated and inform the national roll out of ANPR expected to begin summer. ANPR systems can read up to 3,000


number plates per hour on vehicles travel­ ling up to 100 m.p.h. Number plates are then checked against a variety of databases, including the Police National Computer, DVLA databases and local intelligence databases.


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Animal-lover’s hands are kept full as coffee morning helps raise funds


ANIMAL lover Anne Halstead has her work cut out trying to help all the animals-in-need throughout the Ribble Valley - and even as far afield as Burnley, Colne and Nel­ son. At present she has 30 stray cats


funds which will allow Miss Hal­ stead to continue her work with animals. Friends of the Animals, which


The event raised £170, valuable


and two stray dogs to look after, and now she has the support of the Midlands-based charity Friends of the Animals. She also has the backing of


Clitheroe Mayor Coun. Mrs Joan Knight, who attended a recent cof­ fee morning in the Mayor’s Par­ lour.


has Rick Wakeman and Jack Dou­ glas among its patrons, specialises in preventative work such as spay­ ing, neutering, innoculation and supplying free engraved identity discs. In our picture, young helper


Emma Hook (nine) offers the Mayor a cake watched by Miss Halstead and Susan Hook. (K240503/2)


LIGHT CONTEMPORARY WITH TIMELESS CHARACTER


FOR the second successive year, 3M Neotechnic, Clitheroe, has won a gold health and safety award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. The award was presented to


Company hits gold in the health and safety stakes Safety manager Lynn Rigby


safety representatives from the Up Brooks site during a recep­ tion a t Birmingham’s Hilton Metropole Hotel.


said the prestigious national award recognised the effective­ ness of the company’s health and safety management sys­ tems, as reflected in accident statistics over the years. "3M Neotechnic has an excel­


lent safety record and the award is a great encouragement to


Viking terror at village primary school!


THE Vikings invaded St Mary’s RC Primary School, Langho, and taught the children a les­ son in history. A group of people from


Southport, whose hobby is studying and re-enact­ ing the Viking period, spent a day at the school, bringing alive a fascinat­ ing period in history. They demonstrated to


the pupils various facets of Viking life, from weapons to medicine. The children, of course,


delighted in trying on the armour and brandishing the weapons, just like the four in our picture, Stephen Moore, Alice Hurst, Isaac Haslam- Price and Samantha Fletcher, with Githe from the Viking group. (C200503/4)


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keep up the good work," she said.


tives across all departments at the site. “I t ’s a real team effort and


"We have safety representa­


winning the award again is a tribute to the determination of everyone at 3M Neotechnic to keep putting safety first."


Churches broaden ‘net’ for new vicar


TWO possible candidates for the vacant church post at Mit- ton and Hurst Green have been turned down.


and two applicants who responded to an advertisement on the Bradford Diocese site have been interviewed. “Regrettably, we all felt that these individuals were not


officials involved are widening their search “net”. Indeed, the Internet has been used right from the start


The parishes are looking for a priest-in-charge, and the


absolutely ‘right’ for Hurst Green and Mitton,” write Andrew Penny and Stephen Dugdale in the joint parish magazine. They emphasise that it is essential to make the right


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choice of applicant. “We do not want a candidate who is ‘second best’, neither do we want a long interregnum.” The selection team continues to develop and hone its interview­ ing skills and realises the difficulties it faces. “It is remark­ ably difficult to compare dissimilar candidates,” points out the article. I t assures parishioners that the process is moving on and


declined and in certain cases have increased. Activities at both churches, spiritual and social, are continuing and developing.


Even more choice from Checkmate . . .


THE chic and elegant ladies of the Ribble Valley and beyond will have even more choice of accessories when they visit the three depart­ ments on one floor at Checkmate, in Whalley. A complete refurbishment and exten­


ADVERTISING FEATURE


Editorial written by MARCIA MORRIS


sion has created a new look to the inte­ rior of this majestic building, once the National Westminster Bank, on King Street. It has been proprietors Paul and Gwen Brennand’s treasured project and a culmination of eight months' planning and preparation. In the spacious shop interior there is an


PAUL and Gwen Brcnnand toast the culmination of all their planning K310503/2e


array of exquisite ladies' designer wear, while the purpose-built fitting and display extension accommodates a wide range of stylish shoes from modern-day designers, such as Rodo, Valentina Russo, Kalival- son and Sloppy Joes, together with match­ ing and individual handbags to comple­ ment both shoes and outfits. Checkmate has incorporated Holts Jew­


ellers into its premises, which has brought another dimension to the salon with exquisitely designed jewellery to enhance that special outfit, dress or gown. Holts was established in Blackburn in


1878 by the great grandfather of the three sisters, Lynne Roney, Diane Cooke and Sue Entwistle, who are now in command so customers can, therefore, be assured of their wealth of knowledge and expertise in the world of traditional and contemporary gold and silver jewellery. The shop has a range of ladies' designer


wear, many exclusive to Checkmate, to suit all ages from early 20s to the young at heart. With a strong sense of colour and texture, the dresses, co-ordinating two pieces, evening gowns, separates and


A COMPLETE refurbishment has created a new look (K310503/2)


leisure wear, fill a gap in the market for unusual clothes from designer labels, such as Bleu Blanc Rouge, Zapa, Jorgina Prats, D’Exterior and Michel Ambers. The crowning glory is the scope of


designer hats by well-known milliners Peter Bettley, Balfour and Belinda Ch’ng, also renowned for her beautiful dresses. The prices are also varied to suit every pocket, large or small. The friendly and helpful staff at Check­


mate are always ready to give advice if needed and the experience of the team has been gained by working with Gwen and her sister, Janet Waterhouse, the man­ ageress, for many years. Gwen says:“The loyal staff are our strength, providing first-class attention to detail for our val­ ued customers and Janet has been an important factor in the growth of the busi­ ness during the last eight years, assisting me in the choosing and buying of our range of clothes”. Checkmate originally opened In 1995 In


smaller premises further along King Street and three years ago Paul and Gwen decid­ ed to buy the old bank which had stood empty for two years. They were sympa­ thetic to its status with the restoration of the decor, retaining as many authentic fea­ tures as possible, creating an impressive building on the outside with a bright and airy interior. A champagne opening made sure the


thinking of a move, but it has only just been published. If that fails, the next step is an advertisement in the clerical Press. Meanwhile, numbers attending services have not


that there is every confidence that the situation will be resolved before long. The vacancy is now on a list seen by all clergy who are


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three departments on one floor bubbled with eager customers ready to add some­ thing stunning and exclusive to their sum­ mer wardrobes.


STAFF at Holts Jewellers during the opening (K310503/2)


I t l l S l l k THE ladies’ designer wear suits all ages (K310503/2) IllSIf! THE spacious shop interior (K310503/2) GWEN Brennand with staff members during the opening (K310503/2)


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