Features

Page 6 of 25: Read features from Buxton and the Peak District, including local interviews, community stories and reports from the town’s festivals.

Buxton Fringe awards: 2024 winners

A report on the winners of Buxton Festival Fringe’s 2024 awards. Sam Bates won New Writing for the play, Sessions.

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Buxton Festival Fringe 2026: 12 programme picks

Look back at 12 picks from the July 2026 Buxton Festival Fringe programme, including the Buxton Day of Dance and the High Peak Pride Picnic.

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Mercian FS: mortgage and insurance advice in Buxton

Find contact and service information for Mercian FS in Buxton, including mortgage and insurance advice and details of its initial consultation.

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The New Inn Buxton: A Fresh Chapter for a Historic Pub

Meet Emma and Matt Blackwood in our November 2024 feature on the New Inn in Buxton, its refurbishment, cask ales and approach to small plates.

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Buxton Opera House Giving Tuesday appeal: 2024

Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre appealed for donations for Giving Tuesday in 2024, highlighting community singing projects.

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Buxton gathering to support the museum: 8 June 2024

Read the call from the We Are Buxton Community Forum for a gathering on 8 June 2024 in support of the future of Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.

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A Day Out in Matlock Bath in Derbyshire – Part One

Read our account of a visit to Matlock Bath Aquarium during the pandemic, alongside updated information on admission and accessibility for planning a visit.

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A Day Out In Stockport: Yes Really!

Revisit our 2024 day out in Stockport, exploring the independent shops around the Underbanks, the town’s market hall and its historic Plaza.

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TSB Buxton: 2024 branch closure

TSB scheduled the Buxton branch at 24 Spring Gardens to close on 10 September 2024; the bank’s original announcement is archived here.

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Christmas at Buxton Crescent: 2026 afternoon tea and 2024 archive

Find Buxton Crescent’s festive afternoon tea programme for Christmas 2026, and look back at the hotel’s celebrations in December 2024 and January 2025.

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10 Best cycling trails in the Peak District & Derbyshire

Explore ten cycling trails in the Peak District and Derbyshire, from the Monsal Trail to Carsington Water, with route details and highlights.

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Jon Pearce wins High Peak at the 2024 general election

Jon Pearce won High Peak with 22,533 votes and a majority of 7,908 at the 4 July 2024 general election.

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Buxton and Stockport in The Sunday Times’ 2024 Best Places to Live

Buxton featured in the Midlands selection and Stockport won the North West region in the 2024 guide.

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Buxton Pudding Emporium: the café lounge opens in 2024

In 2024, the Buxton Pudding Emporium moved to Hardwick Street and introduced its café lounge. This feature describes the shop and its owners at that time.

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