Phil Sproson’s Buxton Crescent jigsaw: 2020
Buxton’s Crescent reopened as a hotel in 2020. Photographer Phil Sproson captured the town’s skyline for a jigsaw puzzle.
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Page 11 of 20: Discover some of the best events and things to do in Buxton, hidden gems, news, reviews, history and the future of the town.
High Peak discretionary business grant: 2020 announcement
Archive, July 2020: This COVID-19 support scheme is closed. See the council’s 2020 announcement or search current High Peak business funding.
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Government announces £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund in 2020
The UK government announced a £1.57 billion arts, culture and heritage support package in July 2020.
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We’re Good To Go: 2020 tourism scheme
Read how the We’re Good To Go tourism scheme operated during the pandemic, from its launch in June 2020 to the withdrawal of its certificates in March 2022.
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High Peak’s reopening plans: June 2020
A 2020 report on High Peak reopening plans, temporary public-facility arrangements and business grants.
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Good news round-up: June 2020
Revisit the June 2020 good-news round-up, covering vaccine development, hospital news and community responses during the first year of the pandemic.
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Buxton’s Covid snake reached 3,000 painted rocks in 2020
By June 2020, a trail of painted rocks had reached more than halfway along Broadwalk in Buxton, with over 3,000 contributions.
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Blue Lagoon, Buxton: Hoffman Quarry
What is Buxton’s Blue Lagoon? Read about Hoffman Quarry in Harpur Hill, official access and safety advice, and the original 2020 council report.
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The online memorial launched in 2020; a physical memorial opened at St Paul’s Cathedral in 2022. The then Prince of Wales recorded a video message in support.
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The Springs, Buxton: 2025 consultation on redevelopment
A 2025 report on the first public consultation about The Springs redevelopment, with links to subsequent plans and responses.
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Buxton & Leek College open day in May 2022
An archive of the Buxton & Leek College open day on 14 May 2022, with a link to current Buxton courses and events.
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Good news round-up: May 2020
Revisit the good-news stories reported in May 2020, from Banksy’s hospital tribute to nurses to developments in the furlough scheme during lockdown.
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Goyt Valley wildfire: April–May 2025 report
An archive of the 2025 Goyt Valley wildfire near Errwood Reservoir, with updates from fire services and local conservation work.
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Good news round-up: April 2020
A look back at April 2020 stories, including Captain Tom’s birthday postmark, lockdown creativity and wildlife conservation.
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Bounce Back Loans: 2020 scheme announcement
An archive of the 2020 Bounce Back Loan announcement, with repayment information for existing borrowers.
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Five Most Haunted Places in Buxton – Hallowe’en Special!
Buxton's five most haunted locations? Local author Darcus Wolfson investigates with some spooky stories you may well not have come across!
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Easter drawing competition: 2020 winners and entries
In 2020, Explore Buxton ran an Easter Drawing and Painting competition. Here are the winners and entries.
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Buxton volunteers supported neighbours during the 2020 lockdown
Archive, April 2020: This report describes the Buxton Street by Street volunteer response to the first COVID-19 lockdown.
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