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AT A GLANCE


Surgeons have successfully cre­ ated a new life for a Clitheroe woman.


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Creative people are sought to make the Ribble Valley Sheep- Fest a summer success.


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The countdown begins to the Valley’s annual three days of folk fun.


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A leading light in Pendle Ski Club takes over as the town’s


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One of the area’s b e s t - k n o w n c y c lis ts , Harry Aspden, has died aged 91.


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Rail enthusiasts have given their blessing to a controversial plan to build a new railway bridge.


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There is praise for Blues boss Lee Sculpher who is in the run­ ning for the league’s manager of the year award.


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THERE were a few surprises in store follow­ ing the May 1st elections, but there will be no re-run of the ballot for the town council. Such was the interest that television cam­


eras followed the progress of the count In Roe- field Barn. The first result to be declared informed the borough council's Mayor-elect, Frank Goss, that he had lost his Sabden seat to the Conservatives. Former Clitheroe Mayor Alan Yearing is to become the bor­ ough’s first citizen. The second Liberal Democrat to go was


former mayor Jenny Grimes, of Langho, who saw her seat go to Conservative John Stanley Taylor. However, the British National Party's five candidates failed to gain any seats on the borough council. The party came third in Primrose Ward and, with almost 1,300 votes cast for the BNP, later described the result as "fantastic." The BNP this week announced its intention to field candidates in any forthcom­ ing by-elections and to challenge more seats next time. "We will now start recruiting in the villages


and other areas in the Ribble Valley," said a party spokesman, adding that the BNP now had 110 official paid-up members in the Val­ ley.


Strengthening its grip on the borough coun­


cil, the Conservative Party returned 22 can­ didates, seven more than the Liberal Democ­ rats. Conservative leader Coun. Chris Holtom referred to "good organisation and leadership" as the key factors in the party's success.


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All the news first as it happens


THE Ribble Valley is without doubt a newsy area. Here at the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times


we strive to keep our readers in touch with all that happens. Most of it is good news, but occa­ sionally we also have to report on that which is not. I t is all part and parcel of life In the Rib­ hle Valley. The spotlight has been on newspapers such


as ours throughout this week - Local Newspa­ per Week. Both Prince Charles and Prime Min­ ister Tony Blair have been vociferous in their support of regional and local media. Prince Charles has launched the Prince's


Trust Annual Local Reporting Awards and Mr Blair, congratulating local newspapers and their readers, describes newspapers such as ours as "important both to a healthy democracy and vibrant communities". Following his visit to the Ribble Valley in


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January, the Prince expressed his thanks for copies of the Advertiser and Times chronicling his visit and, in a letter to borough council Chief Executive Mr David Morris, thanked all who contributed to making his visit so enjoy­ able. The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times is the


Ribble Valley's leading local newspaper. I t is, we hope, a welcome visitor into some 9,600 homes every week. We believe it is the best-read newspaper in


JUBILANT Conservative leader Chris Holtom, centre, celebrates the election of David Eccleston, left, and Stan Taylor, for Langho (B010503/10r )


Court order on girl (16) who has caused "untold misery*


by Andrew Bellard


A TEENAGE girl who has “caused untold misery” in Clitheroe is the first girl in the town to be made the subject of an anti-social behaviour order. And magistrates a t Blackburn this


week went against her solicitors and ruled that Rachael Louise Linford (16), of Hodder Grove, could be identified. After the hearing on Tuesday, Insp.


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authority will work closely together to make sure this order is effective and I hope the people of the Ribble Valley will be able to help us by reporting any breaches,” said Insp. Ford. “We believe this order will help protect


Bob Ford pledged to continue the fight against juvenile nuisance and welcomed the order against Linford and also the fact that the justices had rejected a defence bid keep her name a secret. He said: “The police and the local


from which she has been excluded in writ­ ing


® Remain in any public or private


premises in the Borough of JRibble Valley after being asked to leave by the occupier or owner • Consume or be in possession of intox­


icants in a public place in the Borough of Ribble Valley ® Cause alarm, distress or harassment


to any person in the Borough Mrs Diane Rice, presenting the appli­


cation on behalf of Ribble Valley Borough Council and the police, said that there had been numerous complaints involving Linford late in 2001 and in 2002. The ASBO application had been put on


the public from someone who is a nuisance and who has caused untold misery and inconvenience for individuals and busi­ nesses alike,” he added. Linford, pictured, agreed through her


solicitor, Mr Stephen Barker, to the mak­ ing of the order which states that, for the next two years, she must not: • Enter any public or private place


hold because of criminal proceedings against Linford which eventually resulted in her being made subject to an Intensive Supervision and Surveillance Order in December. During the first three months of the order, when Linford was subject to a curfew and electronic tagging, her behaviour had improved, but as soon as the first phase of the order ended the problems had returned. Since mid-March she has come to the


attention of the police with regards to theft, assault, intimidation and an inci­ dent when she threw something at a per­ son riding a moped in Chatburn Road,” said Mrs Rice. Mr Barker said it was accepted that the incidents that led to the application


were the “sub-criminal” behaviour that ASBOs were designed to combat. He said Linford was receiving help from


professional agencies and had made con­ siderable progress since the ISSO was made. He said she was working part-time at a


riding for the disabled establishment and would be taking up a full-time student placement there in September. Asking the magistrates to prohibit pub­


lication of Linford’s name and address, Mr Barker said “naming and shaming” would have a detrimental effect on her future employment. “I fear that she will be severely disad­ vantaged in the employment market if


Bond girl’s "bags’ of style thanks to Paul


A STUDENT from Clitheroe is £500 better off and has received national publicity by bringing a new meaning to “throwing something on”. Paul Green, of Whalley Road, won a competition


set up by a national supermarket company to design a dress from new biodegradeable plastic shopping hags. The dress, modelled by “Bond Girl” Catherine


McQueen at Kensington Roof Gardens in London, was highlighted by several national newspapers. Paul (20), pictured with Catherine and “the


dress” is a fashion design student at Manchester •University, with another two years of his five-year course to run. . A delighted Paul commented: "I can’t believe my


design won, i t’s been amazing to see Catherine wearing itl”


Somerfield is the first supermarket to nationally launch degradable carrier hags, supported by the


Soil Association. Mr Pete Williams, Head of PR for Somerfield,


said: “The bags were introduced in response to growing concerns about retail landfills and litter­


ing. They're completely safe for the environment and will take less than 18 months to begin degrad­ ing and three years to completely vanish - leaving carbon dioxide, water and minerals to be absorbed into the soil naturally.” “Hopefully Paul will go bn to use eco-friendly


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she is named in the press and also that she may find herself being blamed for things she has not done”’ said Mr Barker. Opposing the restriction Mrs Rice said


Linford had breached every one of the previous orders made against her. “There comes a point when the conse­


quences of the behaviour she is displaying have to be brought home to her and we feel naming her might support the order,” said Mrs Rice, who also quoted pending Government legislation which encourages “naming and shaming” of juveniles made subject to ASBOs in order to encourage “community accountability.” Mrs Rice said 23 individuals had com­


plained about Linford’s behaviour and there had been a considerable number of complaints of harassment, damage and assault. She added: “Unless these matters are


reported, people out there have no idea that the courts, the police and the local authority are supporting them.” Allowing the publication of Linford’s


details the chairman of the bench said: “The imposition of an order is the result of a long history of misbehaviour by an individual. There comes a point when that individual must face up to the con­ sequences of their behaviour.” Insp. Ford said there was no question of a vendetta against Linford and said that any com­ plaint against her would be fully investi­ gated..


Mayor request for grandad-to-be!


A TELEPHONE call to Coun. Alan Yearing was not the one he was expecting - that, for the first time he had become a grandfather. Instead he was told that he was being asked to


become Mayor of the Ribhle Valley. His daughter, Mrs Jacqueline Harrop, was due


to present his first grandchild on Sunday. “Every time the phone rings, I think it is news


about Jacqueline,” he said this week. The Mayoral phone call happened as a result of


the surprise defeat at the polls of Sabden councillor Frank Goss, the deputy mayor, who was due to have taken over the role on Tuesday. Councillors met and decided that Coun. Yearing


would be next in line for the honour. He said on Tuesday: “From my point of view I would prefer it to have been under happier circum­


stances, but, being realistic, events have to go on. I was delighted I was to be the one asked to step in.” He has been a councillor for eight years and at


the polls on Thursday he was elected to begin a third term.


He has already had'experience of a mayoralty. ..


From 1999 to 2001 he was Mayor of Clitheroe. The late notice has meant a lot of hurried prepa­


rations and arrangements for Coun. Yearing and his wife, Susan. He is still trying to decide which will he his official charity for the year. “I will make my mind up by Tuesday night” he


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Police warn shopkeepers


POLICE are warning all retailers to be on their guard against sneak thieves. Several hundred pounds were taken from a


cash box at a shop in Moor Lane, Clitheroe, on Saturday afternoon by people posing as cus­ tomers a t a busy time. Police are making inquiries.


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