- 'Sharp drop' in degree courses
- Travellers 'hit by rip-off charges'
- Probe into sex-selection abortions
- UK urged to support tar sands ban
- GPs 'over-paid for ghost patients'
- Action urged on hip fracture costs
- Clegg reveals £1bn jobs fund boost
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
- Tributes to 'jolly jester' Carson
- Fast-track asylum delays criticised
- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
- Sex attacker was under surveillance
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
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Air rescue for teens
THE DERBYSHIRE, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance was called to help two injured youngsters in the Peak District on Tuesday.
Day of prayer
Residents in Buxton will be able to take part in the annual Day of Prayer, this year with a service written by the women of Malaysia.
Four hurt in crash
FOUR people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after an accident in Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Police witness appeal after A6 crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a crash on the A6 at Barmoor Clough, near Chapel-en-le-Frith, which left a driver with serious injuries.
‘Olympian’ bid to aid charities
Buxton Rotary Club is planning to make this a bumper “Olympic” year for local charities and voluntary organisations many of which struggle for support and funding.
Peak tax to freeze
HIGH Peak Borough Council looks set to freeze its share of the council tax bill for a second year running.
Police office
Councillors have been reassured over the proposed closure of Chapel-en-le-Frith’s police enquiry office.
Strictly charity
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke is appearing at a charity dinner in Buxton next month.
Outlining NHS plan
HIGH PEAK residents are being invited to hear first-hand about ongoing NHS reforms at the second public Board meeting of North Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
Post for professor
A HOPE Valley resident has been appointed as a non-executive director on the board of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Trust.
New campaign over drinking
DERBYSHIRE health bosses have welcomed new TV adverts warning of the serious health implications of regularly drinking slightly over recommended guidelines.
Charity Zumba
A TIDESWELL woman is encouraging people of all ages to hot-step it down to Buxton Community School next week and take part in a Zumba class to raise funds for a charity close to her heart.
Green grant deadline is approaching
TIME is running out for groups and organisations wanting to start projects which benefit their environment to apply for a Greenwatch Action Grant.
Suspect package in Buxton sparks security alert
A BOMB disposal team was called to Buxton this morning (Friday) following the discovery of a suspicious package.
Cyclist injured in Whaley Bridge collision
A CYCLIST was injured following a collision with a car in Whaley Bridge last week.
Copper cabling stolen from disused Hartington cheese factory
COPPER cabling has been stolen from a former cheese factory in the Peak District.
1 commentDrove days after getting road ban
MOVING his van from the street to his drive just days after being banned from driving has led to a suspended prison sentence for a Buxton man.
Conditional discharge for shoplifter
A BUXTON woman who stole a coat from a town centre store has been conditionally discharged by magistrates.
Ex-partner broke restraining order
BREAKING an order not to contact his ex-partner has led to a community order for a Buxton man.
COUNCILLOR ON THEFT CHARGES
A BUXTON county councillor has appeared in court charged with stealing £5,000 from Derbyshire County Council.
Drink-driver who hit bus had jumped a red light
A DRINK-driver who jumped a red light and crashed into a double decker bus has been banned from the road.
Text pest sent 370 messages
A BUXTON man who harassed his ex-partner by sending more than 370 text messages in one day has been given a community order.
Buxton hospital ward set to close
HEALTH bosses have this week approved plans to close the Johnson Ward at Buxton Hospital.
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Council unveils £200m care plan
AMBITIOUS £200 million plans to transform residential and community care in Derbyshire have been revealed this week.
Football club’s warning
BUXTON Football Club has issued a warning after reports of a man, purporting to be from the club, has been approaching local businesses.
Water restored to Buxton homes
THE WATER supply to around 1,300 properties in the Buxton area has been restored following a burst water main yesterday (Wednesday).
Going, going, gone...
Going, going gone... Any hopes the owner of this sporty number had of selling their classic car at auction hit the skids when it came to a sticky end on Tuesday.
Burst water main disrupts supply in Buxton
THE WATER supply to around 1,300 properties in the Buxton area has been affected by a burst water main.
New plan
DIFFERENT options to bring further investment into the former Millers Dale station site on the Monsal Trail are to be considered by the Peak District National Park Authority.
Cash pot to stay warm
HIGH Peak households struggling to keep warm this winter have been urged to grab their share of £30m lying unclaimed in a national pot.
Firefighters tackle Disley house fire
FIREFIGHTERS from New Mills were called to the scene of a house fire in Disley on Tuesday.
Rescuers brave icy conditions
RESCUERS worked in treacherous conditions to assist at the scene of a road traffic accident in Flash.
Queen’s selection
Selection for the Buxton Wells Dressing Festival queen and retinue 2012 will be held at the Buxton Workingmen’s Club on Sunday February 19, at 2pm.
Police issue appeal after Buxton street robbery
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in Buxton.
Stargazers wanted
People across the Peak District are being asked to help monitor the impact of light pollution by scouring the heavens for the constellation of Orion.
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THE TOWN’S registrar has been temporarily rehoused after higher than normal levels of radon were recorded at Buxton Town Hall.
KIDS IN DANGER AS FREEZE HITS
POLICE officers prevented a potential tragedy over the weekend after finding five boys playing on a frozen pond.
Walkers stranded
BUXTON and Edale Mountain Rescue Teams were called to help police find two stranded walkers on Kinder Scout on Friday night.
Hazardous driving conditions for Derbyshire
FREEZING rain is forecast for Derbyshire later this morning which could lead to hazardous driving conditions.
Mobile safety camera locations
MOBILE safety cameras will be in force across the High Peak this week.
Classic motorbikes stolen from Whaley Bridge
Police are appealing for information after two classic motorbikes were stolen.
A flutter with Rutter!
Rehearsals for the Churches Together Good Friday evening meditation in words and music start on Friday, February 10. Everyone is welcome to join the choir, experienced singers and novices alike.
Drivers warned
Six motorists are to receive warning letters about their speed after the latest check by Community Speed Watch volunteers in Bradwell.
How to stay healthy during the cold weather
HEALTH bosses across the East Midlands are urging the public to keep themselves healthy during the current cold weather and to choose well if they need to use the NHS.
Electricity is going underground in Peak
ELECTRICITY poles have been felled in the Tunstead area of the Peak District National Park, as part of a £90,000 investment to move electricity cables underground and improve views from the Pennine Bridleway national trail.
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Weather for Buxton
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 8 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 2 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: West
