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A family in Drakelow had a lucky escape after a severe house fire—caused by a failing lithium-ion battery in an e-bike—forced them to climb from a first-floor window to safety. Firefighters from Swadlincote and Staffordshire’s Burton Fire Station were called to the incident on Harbury Close at 01:47am on Tuesday 25 November. When crews arrived,

A High Peak community interest company that helps veterans rebuild their lives after addiction has received financial support from High Peak Borough Council. Building Bridges provides temporary, recovery-focused accommodation alongside a range of community activities designed to boost health and wellbeing, build confidence, and support veterans on their journey towards living happy, independent and sober

Derbyshire charity Zink has won a national Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Award – known as the “Charity Oscars” – for its pioneering microjobs scheme, which helps long-term unemployed people gain skills, confidence and paid experience. Selected from 600 charities nationwide, Zink received the award at a ceremony in London presented by Akshata Murty. The

Work is about to begin on a new Active Zone in Glossop’s Manor Park – a project shaped directly by feedback from local people. High Peak Borough Council is investing in improvements to parks and green spaces across the Borough, recognising the vital role they play in supporting the health and wellbeing of residents. The

High Peak Borough Council has confirmed that parking will once again be free across all Council pay-and-display car parks this December, helping residents and businesses prepare for and enjoy the festive season. Free parking will be available on: Saturdays 6, 13, 20 and 27 December Christmas Eve New Year’s Eve The offer aims to support

Buxton Fringe’s newly styled Annual General Meeting, held at the Pump Room on November 12th, offered supporters the chance to meet volunteers, hear updates on the festival’s progress, and learn about several key trustee appointments. Fringe Chair Ian Bowns, now in his second year in the role, announced that former Fringe Secretary Carole Garner has

Long-standing issues with a structurally unsafe house on Chapel-en-le-Frith High Street will finally be addressed over the coming week, High Peak Borough Council has confirmed. The property at 9 High Street, which has been bulging outward and posing a risk to both pedestrians and road users, will undergo essential rebuilding work to make the area

The wait is almost over. As Glossop Market Hall prepares to reopen its doors this November, the full line-up of independent food traders has now been revealed. Operated by The Hospitality Collective, the newly revived food hall will bring together some of the region’s most exciting names, creating a vibrant hub where Glossop can eat,

Hundreds of new homes are set to be built across the East Midlands in a major step towards tackling the region’s housing crisis. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has secured an additional £19.7 million in government funding to deliver more than 750 homes across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire. This latest round of

Buxton Civic Association (BCA) has confirmed the presence of Phytophthora ramorum — commonly known as larch disease — in Corbar Woods, Buxton. Following confirmation of infection, the Forestry Commission has issued a Statutory Plant Health Notice (SPHN) requiring BCA, as the landowner, to take immediate action to prevent further spread of the disease. This means