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National parks give an important boost to rural economies
A new report published this week recognises the importance of national parks, not only for their iconic beauty, but also the boost they provide for rural economies.
Women’s group to host coffee evening
Chinley and Buxworth Women’s Fellowship is holding a coffee evening on Tuesday, June 11, at 7.30pm.
Dales pub meets the brewer
It was real ale and traditional tucker galore in Stanton-in-Peak recently as the Flying Childers pub held its third ‘meet the brewer’ night.
Buxton wellbeing centre relaunched
A Buxton–based charity that supports people suffering from wellbeing and mental health problems has relaunched.
Abusive to officers after dropping litter
A man who dropped litter on Buxton’s Market Place became abusive to police officers who then asked him to pick it up, a court heard.
New recruits for Dales jewellers
Derbyshire Dales jewellers CW Cellors have taken on two new trainees following the retirement of a long serving employee.
Sport
Rems draw with Pink Ladies before beating Chinley C 17 – 8
It was a close match between C Divisions Rems and Pink Ladies, and at break Rems had edged ahead leading 6 – 4.
New deal for Franklin at Reds
ALFRETON Town manager Nicky Law has received another huge boost to his plans for the 2013/14 season with highly-rated left-back Connor Franklin penning a new one-year contract to stay with the Reds.
Buxton FC in volunteer appeal
Buxton FC is asking supporters to lend a helping hand to get the Silverlands ready for the new season.
Bid to bring Sunday league football back to Buxton
Sunday league football could soon be returning to Buxton and the High Peak.
Harpur’s hot-shots claim county title
Harpur Hill Primary School’s netball team has been crowned Derbyshire champions.
Darley Moor double for Peak rider
High Peak rider Chris Moore recorded a double victory in the combined lightweight and classic races at Darley Moor Motorcycle Road Race Club on Bank Holiday Monday.
Lifestyle
Smooth sounds from star Bryan
Roxy Music frontman and solo performer Bryan Ferry is to embark on a major UK tour in the autumn.
Property demand hits three year high
Demand for property in the East Midlands rose to its highest level in over three years during April, as the government’s announcement on the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme began to make an impact on the housing market, says the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) residential market survey.
Fundraiser in aid of music festival
A fundraising event is to be held on Saturday, May 25, at The Holly Bush in Marehay, in aid of this year’s Ripley Music Festival.
It’s the real deal for stand-up fans
Just The Tonic’s Nottingham club - The Forum - hosts a Real Deal Comedy Jam on Friday, May 24.
Get the plug out and land a grand! video
Musicians are being urged to get stripped and pull the plug on their amps for a new competition that could land them a grand.
Community
Thanks for your faith in me
I wish to thank most warmly all the people who voted for me and putting their faith and trust in me to serve another term as your County Councillor for the Bakewell Division.
One romantic theory behind the stones
How interesting that Peter Keeble (Mercury May 16) wants to know the secrets of the triptych stones carved in limestone in Long Dale, near Pikehall.
VIDEO: Dangerous chimney in Buxton video
Firefighters were called to a dangerous chimney in Buxton’s Spring Gardens on Friday afternoon.
Thank you for your kindness
I would just like to thank the gentleman and little girl who have just knocked on my door returning my wallet which they found outside Darley Dale chip shop.
The view through your lens
Summer seems to be taking it’s time getting here, but if you think it’s cold now, remember what it was like a few months back!
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Weather for Bakewell
Sunday 26 May 2013
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