Lifestyle

This newly renovated two-bedroom barn conversion is finished to an extremely high specification and has with exceptional far-reaching countryside views.

Present Company’s next production is Cole Porter’s stage musical High Society, adapted from one of Hollywood’s best-loved films, The Philadelphia Story.

It’s been a long day trekking around the Peaks and we’re in no mood for something avant garde and piffly.

Kevin Bryan reviews some of the latest music releases in his weekly feature.

This is a chance to purchase a Grade II listed property that boasts immense character, including a recently replaced thatched roof, all set in spacious gardens extending to more than half an acre.

I’ve never had a head for heights. So it comes as somewhat of a surprise that hurtling along a metal wire high above Snowdonia National Park is not only proving a thrilling experience - but one I am finding immensely enjoyable.

If you’ve fought the battle of the bulge to get yourself a bikini body or lost weight for a summer wedding, how easy is it to keep it off?

This is a superbly positioned farm with a four bedroom detached stone farmhouse, including a useful range of traditional and modern farm buildings situated in a peaceful location overlooking the surrounding countryside.

June and July have been especially hot and dry and have put our gardening skills to the test, writes Chris Margrave, head gardener at Clumber Park.

Derbyshire-based Present Company will be performing Cole Porter’s popular musical High Society at two venues in the county later this month.

Talented young musicians from the across the area are being encouraged to apply for funding help from the Derby Concert Orchestra Trust Fund.

Kevin Bryan gives his weekly review of some of the latest music releases.

Occupying a fabulous elevated position is this superb three bedroomed detached residence with outstanding views across the Hope Valley.

Nearly two million British passengers went on a cruise holiday last year, with Northern Europe now more popular than the Caribbean, according to figures released by the industry body, the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA).

The towering stones of Nine Stones Close - which form the tallest stone circle in Derbyshire - have inspired many a myth.
Standing two metres high, just four of these huge ancient rocks now remain in position.

Campaigners fighting to save a Buxton community farm are feeling overjoyed today, after High Peak Borough Council scrapped plans to sell the land.

Immerse yourself in the country life with this rare opportunity to purchase Trogues Farm.

This superb executive property boasts its own cinema room as part of a luxury living experience.

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