East Midlands

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

The Christmas Toyshop Mystery, The Assembly Rooms, Ensana Buxton Crescent Hotel

“The Christmas Toyshop Mystery” comes to Buxton

Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images

17,700 more jobs available in the East Midlands by 2027 due to automation

Councillor Barry Lewis. Photo: Derbyshire County Council.

Council welcomes latest step towards an East Midlands regional authority

A Ukrainian refugee hugs his grandchild at a Ukrainian refugee centre during the early days of the conflict. (Photo by Hristo Rusev/Getty Images)

Extra payments for Derbyshire residents hosting Ukrainian families

First-time buyers in High Peak spent an average of £211,900 on their property – £2,400 more than a year ago, and £52,100 more than in August 2018. Photo: RADAR

High Peak house prices dropped in August, latest figures show

High Peak has been named as the best place to retire in the East Midlands and one of the 12 best places to retire nationally. Photo Jason Chadwick

High Peak named one of the best places to retire

Vickie Sharpe has orgaanised the campaign for cheaper bus fares for High Peak youngsters

High Peak parent's bus pass campaign gathers speed

Ben Bradley pictured on a recent visit to Buxton

Conservative Mayor would offer Manchester bus concessions to High Peak residents

Areas with worst bakers revealed ahead of new GBBO season

Owners of detached houses saw the biggest fall in property prices in High Peak. Photo: RADAR

Latest figures show drop in High Peak house prices

Redrow East Midlands is encouraging the community to embrace nature

Local housebuilder offers free bug hunting kits this summer

Bluebell Dairy Ice Cream. Photo: Bluebell Dairy

Visitors Flock to Derbyshire’s Bluebell Dairy for National Ice Cream Day

The average High Peak house price in March was £263,340, Land Registry figures show – a 1.8% increase on February.

High Peak house prices buck the trend and see increase in latest figures

Lewis Lingard - won East Midlands lightweight title for Buxton ABC.

Lingard takes the title as fight is stopped

Hayfever sufferers have been warned their symptoms could be out in full force this week

Hayfever warning as first ‘pollen bomb’ of the year hits UK

One in 20 High Peak residents in poor health

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK

Derbyshire County Council has agreed to be the ‘accountable body’ for funding to be spent on capital projects within the proposed East Midlands Combined County Authority

Derbyshire set to be supercouncil ‘banker’ if devolution plans go ahead

Hoping to enjoy a carefree holiday

Unorganised holdaymakers wasting enough money when booking holiday

Over the last year, the average sale price of property in High Peak rose by £37,000

High Peak house prices increased more than East Midlands average in December

Nurses braving freezing temperatures to form a picket line.

Biggest NHS walkout in history gets underway today

The rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 11.2% over the last year.

High Peak house prices buck national trend

Scott Knowles says Government indecisiveness is having a negative affect on business

‘East Midlands should be at heart of vision to create innovative economy’

A woman holds a basket of goods in a supermarket.

UK’s favourite supermarkets study shows divide between north and south

The soaring cost of fuel and basic essentials has led to the rise of so-called 'warm banks' – locations such as churches and libraries which people can visit if they are struggling to afford heating.

Multiple 'warm banks' open in High Peak

High Peak house prices dropped slightly in October

LNER Azuma train

Plan your Easter escape as LNER Easter tickets go on sale

The camp site at Upper Hurst farm has been named the regional runner up in national industry awards. Pic campsites.co.uk

Camping and caravan sites bag second place in awards

Derbyshire County Council leader Barry Lewis.

Proposed East Midlands devolution plans poised to go to public consultation

Thousands of jobs would be created in the High Peak parliamentary constituency by retrofitting homes with good insulation and heat pumps, a new report claims.

Retrofitting High Peak homes would 'create thousands of jobs'

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Openreach confirmed as headline sponsor for apprentice awards

The Buxton Crescent reopened as a hotel in 2020 after a protracted and costly restoration project.

Buxton Crescent restoration wins double at prestigious industry awards

Dexter has been well known for his four red-booted paws. Photo credit: Twitter.com/midsdog

Fire investigation dog and handler to retire from East Midlands' fire services

A bigger salary doesn’t equal more job satisfaction, study finds

New number plates: where can I charge my new EV?

Research reveals new homes cut energy costs by over £400 per year.

New homes cut energy costs by over £400 per year

Scott Knowles, Chief Executive of the East Midlands Chamber, said he welcomed the Government’s decision to put their levelling-up rhetoric into action.

‘Devolution deal’ to boost school investment and may introduce Derbyshire mayor

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The number of coronavirus cases in High Peak increased by 667 over the weekend, official figures show – and one more death was recorded.

667 further coronavirus cases and one more death recorded in High Peak

Pictured: Edale Mountain Rescue Team at work on a recent rescue (courtesy of Edale Mountain Rescue Team/Facebook)

Edale mountain rescuers called out to help fallen walker at Castleton

Today only - children can video call Santa with their Christmas wishes

The number of coronavirus cases in the High Peak increased by 74 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

74 further coronavirus cases in High Peak

The number of coronavirus cases in the High Peak increased by 72 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

72 further coronavirus cases in High Peak

120 further coronavirus cases and one more death recorded in High Peak

120 further coronavirus cases and one more death recorded in High Peak

New measures have been brought in

Measures announced as case of Omicron Covid variant revealed in East Midlands