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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.
Riders tackle Buxton Mountain Time Trial - VIDEO video
Bank Holiday Monday saw the running of the Buxton Mountain Time Trial, organised by Buxton Cycling Club.
Buxton RUFC hosts Derbyshire finals - VIDEO & PICTURES video Picture gallery
Buxton RUFC’s Sunnyfields ground hosted the Derbyshire ‘finals day’ on bank holiday Monday.
VIDEO: Paralympic star targets European glory video
Hope Valley wheelchair basketball player Maddie Thompson has barely stopped since the dust settled on London 2012, but she insists she wouldn’t have it any other way as she targets European glory this summer.
FLY FISHING: with David Johnson
One of the most common creatures frequenting the underwater world is the mighty midge.
Millers set to face Trafford in play-off semi
New Mills AFC play one of the biggest matches in their history this afternoon (Monday) as they entertain Trafford FC in the Evo-Stik League First Division North Playoff Semi-Final.
Millers look to playoffs as hold on second place is relinquished
Curzon Ashton 4, New Mills 3
New Mills relinquished second place in Evo-Stik League First Division North after losing by an odd goal in seven against Curzon Ashton at Bower Fold on Saturday.
Iddon gets first points on the board in the Netherlands
Christian Iddon picked up his first World Supersport Championship points of the season after a solid 11th-place finish at Assen, in The Netherlands.
Hot-shot Maddie sets her sights on Euros and Rio 2016
Hope Valley wheelchair basketball player Maddie Thompson has barely stopped since the dust settled on London 2012 but she insists she wouldn’t have it any other way as she targets European glory this summer.
Bucks’ disappointing display on their travels
Kendal Town 1 Buxton 0
If Buxton’s players were disappointed by the end of their play-off chances with Fylde’s win on Thursday evening, it showed in a lacklustre display in the Lake District last Saturday.
Photo slideshow: Fairtrade kids are on the ball video
Young footballers battled the elements and their opponents as the area’s seventh annual Fairtrade Football Tournament kicked off at Cavendish Fields on Friday.
Chapel boxer Massey eyeing more titles
Chapel-en-le-Frith boxer Jack Massey is eyeing further titles after his recent success at the ABA Elite Senior Championships.
VIDEO: Success at the double for golfing ace Brian video
Brian Stacey has taken centre stage at Matlock Golf Club after landing golf’s toughest challenge TWICE in a week.
Inability to kill off game again costs Buxton
Buxton FC 1, Chorley 1
Recent setbacks meant that both clubs desperately needed a victory in last Wednesday’s encounter, but the draw effectively ended the play-off challenge of Buxton and Chorley.
PE teacher to represent Great Britain at Euro Championships
Hope Valley College PE teacher Angie Astbury has been selected to represent Great Britain in the European Triathlon Union, European Triathlon Championships in Alanya in Turkey in June.
Vote for your Mercury player of the year
It’s been a thrilling season at the Reynolds Stadium - and now it’s time to vote for your Mercury Player of the year!
Strutt Club No 1 take B Division title with deciding win over Gladiators SC
The big match of the week was the B Division title decider which drew a much bigger than usual audience to Belper Strutt Club, where the No 1 team entertained Matlock’s Gladiators Social Club needing any kind of victory to secure the trophy.
In-form Luby’s quick-fire double sets up victory for the Millers
New Mills 4, Harrogate Railway Athletic 0
New Mills consolidated second place in the Evo-Stik Division One North league table with a four-goal victory over Harrogate Railway on Saturday.
New Mills manager’s rallying call for town to get behind promotion push
New Mills AFC manager Roy Soule has issued a rallying call for the town to get behind his promotion-chasing side.
League title for New Mills’ youth team
New Mills AFC’s youth team secured the Stockport Metro Junior Football League’s Under-17/18s Division Two championship last Sunday with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Poynton Vipers.
MATLOCK TOWN: Purple patch nets three for Gladiators
Matlock Town 3-0 Kendal Town: Matlock struck a purple patch to score three times in eight first half minutes to push struggling Kendal closer to relegation.
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Weather for Bakewell
Thursday 23 May 2013
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