Cleveleys News

Panic and confusion broke out in Cleveleys yesterday after a partially completed clone of the late TV comedian Les Dawson escaped from a local biotech facility and ran amok in the town. The escaped clone of Les Dawson who ran riot in Cleveleys yesterday The clone had been commissioned from Cleveleys based laboratory ' Clone-U-Like ' by an independent television production company, and was due to star in it's own TV special later in the year. But after the abomination of nature broke free from the facility and caused widespread chaos in the surrounding area, TV chiefs say the programme may no longer go ahead. The 'Clone-U-Like' biotech facility at the centre of the controversy The replica comedian smashed through the growth-tube in which he had spent the last 3 months suspended in synthetic-amniotic fluid and managed to make it past the minimum security to the exit door. From here he ran through the town naked, save for some unbranded running shoes he ma

Janet Rushworth MBE Local historian Janet Rushworth MBE , (author of several local history reference books as well the popular “Benjamin Bodice-ripper” series of romantic historical novels) tells Cleveleys News about the rich heritage and unique origins of Cleveleys in this rare telephone interview. Transcript begins by Barbara, January 29 th , 2014 19:00 “Hello?” “Hello Janice?” “Who is this please?” “It’s Geoff from Cleveleys News, you agreed to give us an interview for the website?” “It’s Janet” “Sorry?” “My name.” “Whose name?” “It’s Janet, you asked for Janice, my name is Janet, Janet Rushworth, and you asked for Janice, it’s not the best start to an interview is it?” “No, I assure you, I definitely asked for Janet” “You asked for Janice, I heard you quite distinctly.” “No, I didn’t” “Are you calling me a liar?” “Not at all, I’m just suggesting you misheard me.” “Oh, so you’re calling me deaf? A d

Cleveleys residents do not need to be told what a rich, cultural heritage the town has. Everywhere you look is a reminder of it's unique and irreplaceable history, as well as its present live culture, as vibrant as it is diverse. Skateboarding teens collide with elderly, infirm pensioners in a way that anywhere else in the world would result in a trip to Accident and Emergency, but here in Cleveleys the juxtaposition of these two opposing cultures just seems to work. Metaphorically, at least. If they actually collide in a physical way we do recommend calling for an ambulance. A number of annual events bring visitors to Cleveleys from far and wide. Among these are the annual Cleveleys Mobility Scooter Jousting Tournament, held each year on St Georges Day. This wonderful traditional display of chivalry and bloodlust dates back to medieval times and has changed very little over the passage of time. Calls from health and safety cranks to replace the real lances with theatrical props