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Tributes paid to Dambusters heroes
Onlookers watched with mouths agape as a magnificent Lancaster Bomber swooped overhead in tribute to men who lost their lives fighting for their country.
Sporting students try out new activities
Youngsters got the chance to rub shoulders with Paralympic heroes at a sporting event.
Portable pizzas get a prime spot
Fans of a popular portable pizzeria will be pleased to see it at a regular spot in the centre of Buxton.
Power tools stolen from parked van
Hundreds of pounds worth of tools were stolen from a van, parked in Park Road, Buxton.
Shoppers make a move to help disabled people
Buxton shoppers have helped raised hundreds of pounds for a worthy cause.
Police appeal after damage to cars in Dove Holes
Police are investigating criminal damage to two cars in Dove Holes.
Sport
Fifty horses to follow -- as the countdown to the Epsom Derby Festival and Royal Ascot begins
The new Flat season is well and truly in full swing. And two of the highlights of the year -- the Epsom Derby Festival (May 31 and June 1) and Royal Ascot (June 18-22) -- are just around the corner.
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.
Video
VIDEO: Hayfield May Queen procession 2013 video
Crowds lined the streets of Hayfield for the village’s 86th May Queen Festival procession on Saturday.
Lifestyle
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A five bedroomed, detached property with accommodation on 3 floors, situated on this sought after development in Shireoaks, within easy walking distance of the village centre with good local shops, schools, transport facilities etc.
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
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 3 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
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