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Johnny Ray fans from Derbyshire are pictured waiting patiently at the London Airport. Johnny Ray, the famous American crooner, arrived at the airport and the teenage fan club presidents were there to meet him and returned to the Dorchester Hotel with him for a lemonade. The two lucky girls - Jill James (18) and Philippa Henderson (15) are seen wearing Johnny Ray picture earings.

19 rare black and white retro photos show interesting images from around Derbysh...

Handmade Hayfield is going ahead this year thanks to the help of The Tent People who are providing space for the pop up market this year. Photo submitted

Festive fun comes to Hayfield

Gerard and Maggi Heelan are in the good hotel guide 2024 for the seventh year running. Photo Jason Chadwick

Buxton guest house in Good Hotel Guide for the seventh year running

The exact time when snow and freezing temperatures are set to hit Derbyshire this week according to the Met Office.

Derbyshire snow: When will it snow as temperatures set to fall below zero

Police are appealing to drivers following an increased number of reports of car meets, dangerous driving, excessive noise, revving engines, stunts and racing in Peak District.

Appeal as car meets and anti-social behaviour on the rise in the Peak District

The woodland around Cressbrook Dale is categorised among the most ecologically sensitive areas in the national park. (Photo: Jason Chadwick/Derbyshire Times)

Ex-Dragons' Den star fails to meet Peak District planning enforcement deadline

Anthony Courtenay and Andy Ruffell training to walk the Pennine Way for Macmillan. Photo Jason Chadwick

High Peak friends charity Pennine Way challenge

Sam Willis and Nick Jones prepare to run all the streets in Buxton with Sam's daughter Evie. Photo Jason Chadwick

Runner did ultra marathon around streets of Buxton

Wives of striking Derbyshire miners hand in a letter to the Coal Board in Hobart Place on 18th January 1972. With them is MP for Bolsover, Dennis Skinner (centre).

33 fascinating pictures showing life in Derbyshire over the last century

Traffic and Travel

The driver has received a fine after he chose a parking spot on the bend of the road, causing danger to other cars and ruining grass.

Driver slammed for parking illegally in popular Peak District beauty spot

The 185 and the 186 have combined to form a new cross town route servicing Harpur Hill to Fairfield. Photo submitted

New bus service from Harpur Hill to Fairfield

Crime

The incident happened on Sunday, November 19 at approximately 10.30pm at a business on Netherside, Bradwell, Hope Valley.

Appeal after large amount of cash stolen from business in the Peak District

The incident happened at 6.30 pm on Saturday, November 18 on Broad Walk, Buxton when officers were called to reports that two males approached a female in an attempt to take her belongings. They then made off in the direction of the Old Hall.

Appeal after woman targeted by two men in Buxton during attempted robbery

Police seize car after driving caught with no licence or insurance

A cyclist has been involved in a hit and run in New mills at the weekend leaving him with leg injuries.

Hunt for woman who left injured New Mills cyclist in hit and run

MP Robert Largan has commented on the drug problems in High Peak after 17 drug-related arrests have been made by the police in the area. (Credit: MP Robert Largan)

'Deep-seated' drug problems in Buxton says MP as 17 drug related arrests made

Several drug networks were disrupted, and thousands of pounds of cash and drugs seized across Derbyshire during a week-long operation to target county lines drug dealers.

17 arrested as cocaine, heroin, cannabis and almost £10k seized in Derbyshire

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Aldi gift guide 2023

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Shocking CCTV footage shows shameless shoplifters stealing £300 worth of Lego by hiding them in carry bags at a supermarket self-checkout area. They are among a light-fingered four who have been jailed - clockwise from top left, Yasmin Leech, Emma Fraser, Shaun Fitzgerald and Shakita Maximilian

Video shows shoplifters walking out of store with £300 of Lego

Tesco are recalling a brand of frozen peas over fear of contamination.

Tesco recalls frozen food product over fear of contamination

Kate Gearing, 69, was invited to join her daughter, Nessie Gearing and her partner Becca Wolfenden, both 27, on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Thailand after being given the all-clear from breast cancer

Mum, 69, celebrates breast cancer all-clear with Thailand backpacking

Politics

Pictured Is Victoria Hall, On Talbot Street, Glossop

High Peak councillor accuses Government of snubbing town

Nigel Barrow, 78, of Ollersett Avenue in New Mills, suffered life-threatening injuries in the blast on Tuesday and was airlifted to Sheffield's Northern General Hospital.

Council leader’s thoughts are with family of pensioner after bungalow explosion

Derbyshire County Council Leader, Councillor Barry Lewis said: "The financial pressures we are facing are greater than ever experienced before, with most of these pressures being simply outside our control."

Derbyshire council cuts financial black hole by £13million

Business

Office for National Statistics figures show around 3,155 businesses in Derbyshire ceased trading in 2022 – up from 2,875 the year before.

Thousands of businesses folded in Derbyshire in 2022

Nature New Mills celebrate the Sustain Giving grant

Nature New Mills to blossom thanks to Sustain Giving grant

Gemma from Crossroads Derbyshire and Morrisons community champion Rob

Morrisons launches Christmas gift appeal

Cost of Living

Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

The top 10 business challenges CEOs face

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas and New Year in 2023

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas

Grocery inflation has fallen again, helping lower costs for shoppers

Grocery inflation drops again with butter now 16p cheaper

Education

Hope Valley College has been graded as good following a recent Ofsted inspection. Photo contributed

Good rating for Hope Valley College following Ofsted inspection

Alice Womack fighting for her son Morgan Daiken to be assessed for Special Educational Needs. Photo Jason Chadwick

High Peak mum's fight to get son with SEN more help at school

Members of Sett Valley Explorer Scout Unit

Teenagers building skills for life

People

Rick Ellis of the Old Hall at Hope is worried about cracks in the historic pubs bowing walls. Photo Jason Chadwick

Truck vibrations causing a historic Peak District hotel to crack says owner

A new production of Hare and Tortoise will tour High Peak schools before heading to the Pavilion Arts Centre.

New touring show visiting High Peak schools next month

Andrew Pugh at Heights of Abraham cable car system in Matlock Bath in 1984.

35 cracking pics showing the beauty of Derbyshire from the 1950's to the 1980's

Health

Anton Du Beke and Team Lottie.org at the launch of Nights On Lottie 2022

Callout For Buxton Carers: £1000+ gifts exclusively for UK carers to celebrate C...

Lightwood Dental Practice has been rated good following a CQC inspection. Photo Jason Chadwick

Patients treated with 'dignity and respect' at a Buxton dentist

Vivienne Staley and Maureen Edge with their whist drive regulars and RDA volunteer Janette Sykes.

Buxton card players rake in £1,000 in record time for disabled riding charity

NHS Digital figures show 1,690 of 8,185 Year 6 pupils measured in Derbyshire were classed as obese or severely obese in 2022-23.

Childhood obesity rates in Derbyshire worse than before coronavirus pandemic

A St John Ambulance volunteer at a fireworks display

Remember, remember first aid in November

Storm, Rosie, and Dena have joined the 53 Degrees North Polar Reserve at Peak Wildlife Park. Phot Peak Wildlife Park

Arctic foxes make new home at the edge of the Peak District

Shopping

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

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