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Drugs and knives found in vehicle
A drug–user was caught by police with two knives and several hundred pounds of cannabis in his car.
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Since 1842, the Buxton Advertiser as been proud to be at the heart of its community, serving thousands of loyal readers across the High Peak, Hope Valley and Derbyshire Dales each week.
Unemployment figures released
The county’s jobless figures are on the decline according to latest figures released this week.
Annual Monyash well dressings
Monyash well dressings will be displayed between May 25 and June 3 from 9am to 7pm.
Peak recruitment firms
Two new businesses have been set up in the heart of the Peak District to promote jobs across the area.
A Queen’s Speech to help Britain move forward in difficult times
Last week saw the start of the next session of this Parliament with the State Opening and the Queens Speech.
Sport
Buxton FC chairman Tony Tomlinson steps down
Buxton Football Club chairman Tony Tomlinson has made the decision to stand down after 11 years at the helm.
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.
Video
VIDEO: Lancaster Bomber flypast marks Dambusters anniversary video
This photograph is of a Lancaster Bomber flying over Chapel-en-le-Frith in honour of the 70th anniversary of the infamous ‘Dambusters’ flight.
Lifestyle
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Another mini masterstroke
JUST when it seemed that BMW owned Mini UK had run out of ideas for further developing their impressive range the company has just come up with the seventh family member the all new Mini Paceman which is a coupe interpretation of the Countryman and which has entered a new premium sales sector for Mini writes Bryan Longworth.
Wildlife artist to demonstrate work at Buxton exhibition
Renowned wildlife artist and conservationist Eric Wilson is holding a solo exhibition of his oil paintings and canvas prints in Buxton.
Fringe acts set to come from around the globe
This year’s Buxton Festival Fringe is set to feature 170 acts from around the globe as well as performers from closer to home.
Bard return for Drama League
For the first time in 40 years, Buxton Drama League is returning to the works of William Shakespeare as it brings The Winter’s Tale to the Buxton Opera House stage.
Community
Business storage plan approved
Changing the use of a garage at a Buxton property to business storage has been approved by councillors.
26 cannabis farms found during police campaign
Derbyshire police discovered 26 residential cannabis farms during a four-week campaign which also saw a spike in calls to Crimestoppers.
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Reunion planned to celebrate former students’ 75th
Former students of a Buxton girls’ school are invited to a special birthday celebration.
READER PHOTO: Red deer at Lyme Park
Calling all amateur photographers! Have you captured an eye-catching image of the landscape and wildlife of the Peak District and Derbyshire?
Juniors net kit donation from Waitrose
Waitrose shoppers in Buxton have helped kit-out a local junior football team.
Lauren chosen as new Junior Queen of the Peak for 2013
St Thomas More School pupil Lauren Britain-Cartiledge is the new Junior Queen of the Peak.
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Weather for Buxton
Saturday 18 May 2013
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