Local news from Clitheroe and the surrounding area
The Clitheroe Castle Bonfire is back with a fresh new look and preparations are well underway for the huge community event, which raises money to support local causes and charities.
Dawud Islam, a 16-year-old from Nelson, received a certificate of commendation and a £750 scholarship for his essay on psychology in the John Locke Institute global essay competition, which attracted
Christian Madden, keyboardist with Oasis and The Enemy Chorus, will be chatting to Bunker Social about his experiences as a touring musician at The Grand theatre in Clitheroe on Thursday, October 15th
The Hideaway Cabaret in Clitheroe is hosting a Vegas-themed Cabaret Night featuring Elvis tribute act Ray Godwin and a range of variety acts, with tickets available for £55 per person.
The CARES charity is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the opening of its second high-street fashion store in Clitheroe.
Clitheroe founders Rikki Lear and Mark Byrne, who sold their previous agency Digital 22 to Avidly in 2022, have launched a new firm called Imagine Growth, a Gold HubSpot Solutions Partner and a Claude
Pupils from schools across East Lancashire gathered in Clitheroe to discuss issues around climate change and how it will effect them and future generations.
The new Books and Music Shop, located at 29 Moor Lane, Clitheroe, marks the Hospice's eighth retail outlet and its third shop in the town, joining the successful Boutique and Kids stores.
The £300,000 play park, part of a £6.7million council programme to upgrade sports, leisure and recreation facilities, features 150 play experiences for youngsters aged two to 14.
Clitheroe Rotary Club is launching the Wrap Up East Lancashire project throughout October, aiming to collect clean, good-quality warm winter coats to distribute to local charities, refuges, and suppor
The event saw hundreds of vintage & modern scooters ride into town, with more than 20 licensed venues, bars, and pubs hosting free live music across Clitheroe.
The Mod Weekender, a three-day festival featuring live music and vintage scooters, will take place in Clitheroe from 25-27 September 2026, with numerous venues hosting free performances.
The four-piece will be heading to Clitheroe as part of the Ribble Valley Scooter Rally and Music Festival, commonly referred to as the Mod Weekender, taking over The Grand on Saturday, September 26th.
A young cancer survivor is fighting ‘ senseless bureaucracy’ to give her the chance to have a family in the future.
The show will feature a range of classic hits and is set to take place at The Grand, Clitheroe on Saturday, October 10th.
The new shop in Clitheroe will sell donated books and music to raise vital funds for the hospice's services, supporting patients and their families across East Lancashire.
Simon Allan, an author from Clitheroe, has written a four-part mystery series set in the town, drawing on his life experiences and characters he met during his time running a kitchen fitting business.
Elizabeth French lifted the coveted Lancashire and Cheshire Championship Hornpipe Belt, defeating the back-to-back champion in 2024 and 2025 Nickie Dailly, who finished as a runner-up.
Clog dancing teams from across the UK gathered in Clitheroe for the 2026 festival, with Elizabeth French lifting the coveted Lancashire and Cheshire Championship Hornpipe Belt.
Local author Simon Allan draws on his Clitheroe childhood to create an imaginary 1930s world populated by animals in his Lion Hall Mysteries series.
