The Clitheroe Thursday, October 12th, 2006 No. 6,272 news and views from the Centre of the Kingdom
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Bonny Baby competition - see pages 18 and 19
We are not cheats’ singer speaks out
X-factor losers to turn down a different ‘Avenue’ in pursuit of stardom by Faiza Afzaal
MILLIONS of viewers saw “Avenue”, the boy- band fronted by Clitheroe’s singing star Jonny Lloyd, get the boot on Saturday. Young singer Jonny’s
dreams of stardom were dashed when he, along with his band members, were booted off TV talent con test “X-Factor” for breach ing show rules. Earlier this week, Jonny
(25), pictured, who is the son of Ian Lloyd, of Mor timers, Clitheroe, and his wife, Anne, spoke of his heartache to the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times and insisted: “We are not cheats.” He added: “We are all
gutted. We had been work ing so hard for the past six months, rehearsing day and night for a chance to be in the finals. “We were over the moon to have battled our way
Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne decided to give “Avenue” the push after they decided they were in breach of competition rules. Despite the setback,
Jonny, who is an ex-pupil of Clitheroe Eoyal Grammar School, revealed that the band could still find success after speaking to a number of record companies. ■ He added: “The response we have had since Saturday has been amazing. “The publicity associated
with the X-Factor has led to interviews with many newspapers and magazines. “We initially signed a
through to the final 12 based on pure talent. We were looking forward to the live shows. In fact, we had even met the other 11 final ists. “I t seems so unfair. We
held our hand up and admitted we had a manage ment deal and that it had been terminated. We are heartbroken to have been axed from the competition in this way.”
Last month i t was
revealed th a t the five- strong group had been formed by a one-time pro ducer of the hit ITV pro gramme, Ashley Tabor. Judges Simon Cowell,
contract with the show, but are speaking with lawyers to have that contract termi nated, which will allow us to sign deals with pop man agers.” Speaking about his expe
rience, he said: “I wouldn’t change the past six months for anything. “I have had the best and
the worst experiences of my life.” (s)
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Referee given
a police escort POLICE escorted referee Ross Joyce off Clitheroe’s Shawbridge ground on Sunday after there were fears for his safety at a women’s football match. A large crowd was left fuming after
Ross sent off two Blackburn Rovers’ play ers during extra time in the Women’s Pre mier League Cup against Chelsea. The controversial decision saw Rovers
knocked out of the league 6-3. Insp. Mark Porter, of Clitheroe Police,
said: “We received a call at about 4-30 p.m. Officers attended and there were no problems while they were there. “I am aware there had been concerns
for the referee’s safety and a 50-strong crowd had gathered outside the dressing room. We are willing to speak to anyone about the incident, but it is likely that the matter will be dealt with by the FA.”
Residents rally
behind Pauline GENEROUS Ribble Valley residents ral lied to help terminally ill cancer patient Pauline Aitham within hours of last week’s front page story. More than £2,300 was pledged instant
ly. A number of fund-raising initiatives are under way and staff a t Clitheroe Health Centre, where Mrs Aitham works, have been overwhelmed with offers of sponsorship for a walk organised next month. Clitheroe resident Mrs Aitham has been
refused the drug Cetuximab on the NHS and is having to find £40,000 a year to fund the treatment privately. • Can you help? 'Turn to page 3 for the
full story and a round-up of events organ ised to-date.
Town centre parking plans abandoned - see page 2
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