Latest Buxton News Headlines

Not Guilty

Fiona Adams has been found not guilty of murdering two of her children in a fire at her Buxton home.
Ms Adams, 24, denied the charges at Nottingham Crown Court.
She was also found not guilty of grievous bodily harm, arson with intent.
The mother was accused of murdering two of her children, daughter Niamh, 5, and son [...]

Share on Facebook

Goyt Valley Seniors Go Walkabout!

The newly formed Goyt Valley Seniors Naturist Club propose to hold their first Midnight Walk Saturday 29th May through Buxton’s Peak National Park visiting Errwood Hall ruins.
Naturists enjoy feeling natural and enjoy the environment, so if you like-minded and wish to mix with people of all backgrounds who are naturists, why not contact British [...]

Share on Facebook

High Peak Candidates Election 2010

2005 Results
Labour – 41.1% vote
Conservatives – 37.3%
Liberal Democrat – 19.4%
Others – 2.2%
2010 Candidates
Note: You may need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader to view manifesto PDF documents.
Andrew Bingham – Conservative – Conservative manifesto (pdf)
Alistair Stevens – Liberal Democrat – Liberal Democrat manifesto (pdf)
*NEW * Caitlin Bisknell – Labour – Labour manifesto (pdf)
Sylvia [...]

Share on Facebook

Police target nuisance motorists in Buxton

Residents in Derbyshire are being urged to share concerns with police after a crackdown on nuisance drivers.
The Buxton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out an operation earlier this month in a targeted area after concerns were raised about noise.
Read More at the BBC here

Share on Facebook

Rats in Spring Gardens

About Buxton has received reports that Rats can be seen in broad daylight in the pedestrianised areas of Buxton Town Centre.
Rats are regarded as ‘vermin’ and a nuisance.
See High Peak Borough Council Website for Pest Control and Pest Control Advice

Share on Facebook

Former Haddon Hall Hotel Buxton in Pictures

Here is a selection of photos from around the web of the former Haddon Hall Hotel, London Road, Buxton which burnt down recently.
See story here

Share on Facebook

Fire at former Haddon Hall Hotel Buxton

A fire at Buxton’s former Haddon Hall Hotel, London Road was tackled by fire-fighters Wednesday Evening.

Share on Facebook

Cat and Fiddle road to get Average Speed Cameras

The Cat and Fiddle road, dubbed the most dangerous in Britain, is to be monitored with average speed cameras.
The cameras are expected to be in use by the end of March. They have been designed to minimize the impact on the landscape.
Read more on the BBC news website.

Share on Facebook

Fire at Sheen cottage – Man missing

A search has resumed for a missing man following a fire at a Derbyshire cottage.
Firefighters from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue were called to the property in Sheen, near Buxton on Monday 8th February.
Two brothers lived at the house and while one was away, the other is still unaccounted for.
A crane has been brought in to [...]

Share on Facebook

Most Haunted comes to Buxton Opera House

Paranormal Investigator and TV presenter Yvette Fielding will be bringing the Most Haunted Live on Stage show to Buxton’s Opera House, 22nd April 2010.
Read more about the event and buy tickets: here

Share on Facebook

LOCAL NEWS HEADLINES

ALSO IN THE NEWS

Jobless total is now at its highest since 1994

UK unemployment increases to 2.5 million
The number of people unemployed in the UK rose by 43,000 to 2.5 million during the three months to February, official figures have shown.
The jobless total is now at its highest since 1994.
East Midlands: Up 13,000 to 180,000
North West: Up 11,000 to 290,000
West Midlands: Down 6,000 to [...]

Share on Facebook

Latest Buxton News Headlines

About Buxton News Directory © MMX