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A mature sycamore tree in Hogshaw Woods, managed by local environmental and heritage charity Buxton Civic Association (BCA), has been deliberately vandalised in an incident the charity describes as “deeply disturbing” and “malicious.” During routine patrols on Tuesday 12 August, BCA’s Woodland Team discovered that holes had been drilled into the tree’s trunk and a
Free Family Event in Chapel-en-le-Frith to Champion Better Paternity Rights Jon Pearce, Labour MP for High Peak, is joining forces with The DadShift and Peak Power Sports to host a special DadShift Sports Day at Chapel Leisure Centre, Long Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, on Thursday 21st August, 5pm – 7pm. The free community event invites dads and
A successful local partnership project is helping to transform Fairfield into a safer, more resilient, and more welcoming place to live and work – and it’s already receiving national recognition. Project Unity was launched under the Government’s Clear, Hold, Build initiative, which focuses on stabilising communities by tackling criminal activity and laying the foundations for
Whaley Bridge’s Memorial Park has once again been recognised as one of the country’s best green spaces, after being awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for the 11th consecutive year. The Green Flag scheme, run by Keep Britain Tidy, celebrates well-managed parks and green spaces that meet the highest standards nationally and internationally. The success
Glossop, Derbyshire – Reuben’s Retreat is inviting the local community to come together this Bank Holiday weekend for a special celebration in Norfolk Square, Glossop, as part of its ongoing mission to “Build Together to Complete the Retreat.” The Celebration Day will take place on Saturday 23 August, with festivities running from 12pm to 3pm.
Over 7,000 residents, businesses, and organisations have shared their views in the ‘One Derbyshire, Two Councils’ consultation, which explored proposals to reduce the number of local councils from ten to two – with one covering the north and one covering the south of the county. The consultation, launched by Derbyshire’s eight borough and district councils
A village pub in Youlgreave, near Bakewell, is pressing ahead with plans for a community family fun day and music festival, despite facing tough challenges from a major road closure. The Farmyard Inn, run by landlady Kelly Tilson, will host the “Pommie” Family Fun Day on Saturday 30th August 2025, from 12:00 pm to 11:30 pm in
High Peak MP Jon Pearce is renewing his call for retailers across the constituency to stop selling disposable barbecues, warning they pose a serious threat to the Peak District’s fragile moorland habitats. The Peak District is one of the UK’s most visited national parks, but its dry moorlands are increasingly vulnerable to devastating wildfires. In
High Peak MP Jon Pearce has welcomed a major reforestation boost for the region, with 3,500 native trees set to be planted as part of a national expansion of the LIFE in the Ravines project. The newly announced planting scheme will begin in autumn 2025, helping to restore limestone ravine woodlands that have been severely
Following our earlier coverage of the multi-million-pound regeneration of Glossop’s historic halls (read here), The Hospitality Collective has now confirmed the plans set to bring the space to life. The Cheshire-based hospitality group will manage all day-to-day operations across the newly refurbished Glossop Market Hall, Town Hall, Wedding & Event Space, and Arcade, bringing with
