Tag: Derbyshire
Poole's Cavern, Buxton, Derbyshire
Close to the delightful market town of Buxton is Poole's Cavern. What I particularly liked was that the pathways were wide and paved and whilst there are steps they were easy to negotiate. Friendly,...
15mph speed limit to force people out of cars
There is no doubt that English roads are heavily congested at peak time hours, journeys are reduced to a crawl in and around London but many other areas of the country are also experiencing gridlock.
A solution to...
Middleton-by-Wirksworth
Middleton-by-Wirksworth Area is a most interesting place, situated in the Peek District near Matlock which is known as the 'backbone of England', and lies in the county of Derbyshire.The Peak District National Park...
Architects Vision a World-Class Derby Railway Sta...
The expert at converting redundant properties back into beneficial and exciting use, Architect Derek Latham has set his sites on a world class station in Derby which is located in the centre of...
Derbyshire Police Excellent Report.
"Derbyshire police is performing well, according to an independent report.
An audit on police forces in England and Wales looked at how constabularies operated, as well as how they compiled crime data during 2006-7.
Forces were given one of four ratings in different...
33 Murderers Have Own Cars At Prisons.
The ultimate in prison status, your own Aston Martin car. An 8X10 cell, three square meals a day, a TV, games and all expenses paid by the taxpayers."A Derbyshire politician has spoken out in Parliament against a...
Elderly Residents Warning About Conmen
"Elderly residents are being urged not to let people in to their homes unless they are completely sure who they are.
The warning follows a number of recent incidents in Derby, UK, and surrounding towns where conmen have tricked their way into houses by pretending to be either...
Saxon-style home for just £100.
"Dorothy Wade reckoned she landed herself a real bargain when she picked up a Saxon-style home for just £100.
The timber hut was one of the 134 lots going yesterday at an auction, which was selling what was left of Derventio Heritage Village.
The Viking village, which opened...
Serial Complainer Given Legal Warning.
"Self-styled campaigner John Spare has been warned to stop pestering police and council staff after inundating them with hundreds of complaints.
Officials at Derby City Council have grown so tired of the 58-year-old's calls that they have threatened him with legal action if...
TRUST PROPERTIES OFFER HISTORY FOR FREE
"Some of Derbyshire's finest National Trust properties are to open their doors for free.
Calke Abbey, Hardwick Hall, Kedleston Hall, Stainsby Mill, Staunton Harold Church (Ashby-de-la-Zouch,...
A bridge too far?
"A NEW pedestrian footbridge has been described as an absolute abomination by horrified Snitterton Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, England residents.
The bridge is part of the Sainsbury's development at ...
Floods swamp farmland and roads
"Flooding has caused more problems for farmers and drivers in southern Derbyshire, England.
There are warnings in place on the River Trent between Yoxall, Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire and Clay Mills, and at Cavendish Bridge, Shardlow, Derby.
Farmland near...
Toxin Found in Fake UK Toothpaste
"Traces of a toxic chemical have been found in counterfeit versions of Sensodyne toothpaste on sale in the UK.
The fake batch is being sold at markets and car boot sales, but not in shops, said the Medicines Regulatory Agency.
The fake tubes have both English and Arabic...
JOHN O'GROATS HERE WE COME - ON A TRACTOR!
"Although it can only reach 40mph, staff at a Derbyshire firm are hoping that a tractor will get them from Lands End to John O'Groats.
The team from Cotmanhay-based G & R Pykett are due to start the 874-mile challenge tomorrow.
And they will be relying on just one tank of...
Prince visits hill farming area
"Prince Charles has visited hill farmers and a centre promoting green technology in North Derbyshire.
He was taken on a tour of a £1m environmental centre in Edale which uses turf insulation and then talked to those behind an farmer's co-operative.
During the visit the...
