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Peak Press — 17 May 2026: Buxton Regeneration, Snake Pass Closure & Local Hero Antony Gray
Ian BarwellThis week in the High Peak: Buxton’s £100m Springs regeneration gets the green light, Snake Pass closes for 18 days in June, the Town Hall petition tops 600 signatures, and we pay tribute to PE teacher Antony Gray. Plus Bukharaa in New Mills and a spotlight on The Gallery — New Mills’ beloved artist cooperative.
Read morePeak Press — 11 May 2026 | High Peak News, Dining & Local Business
Ian BarwellThis week in the High Peak: the Buxton Town Hall petition tops 600 signatures, Snake Pass wildfire irresponsibility shocks fire crews, the Georgian Festival returns, and we review Coco Ristorante in Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Read more🔥 Snake Pass Wildfire Update & Toddbrook Reservoir Begins Refilling After Six Years
Ian BarwellPlus: Derbyshire's first red routes at Mam Tor, a new hotel for Bakewell, Roman farming discovered in the Peak District, and the best bistro in Whaley Bridge.
Read moreTour de France Femmes in the Peak District, £8bn Railway Plan & Buxton Town Hall Sale | The Peak Press
Ian BarwellThis week in The Peak Press: The Tour de France Femmes 2027 route includes the Peak District, a feasibility study for the Peaks and Dales railway, Buxton Town Hall is up for sale, and plans for the former Buxton Museum.
Read morePeak District 75th Anniversary, Dovedale Stepping Stones & Highland Cattle Warning | The Peak Press
Ian BarwellThis week in The Peak Press: The Peak District celebrates 75 years as the UK's first National Park, Dovedale's stepping stones are unsafe again after storm damage, the Peak District authority warns against the TikTok Highland cattle craze, 180 homes approved for Chapel-en-le-Frith, the High Peak Boys' Brigade marks 100 years, Stella's Kitchen in Eyam, and Maxxwave saves the High Peak DAB radio multiplex.
Read moreProject Gigabit Broadband, Lee Wood Hotel Sold & Lenny Henry | The Peak Press
Ian BarwellThis week in The Peak Press: Openreach wins the Project Gigabit contract for rural High Peak, HF Holidays acquires Buxton's Lee Wood Hotel, Sir Lenny Henry comes to the Opera House, plus blocked swift nests, a water tower Airbnb, and local business spotlights.
Read more🏆 New Mills Crowned UK's Best Pasta, 🚂 £6m Transport Win & 😂 Comedy Comes to Buxton Fringe
Ian BarwellPlus: Government snubs Snake Pass A Tavola crowned Best Pasta Restaurant and our wildfire AI explainer.
Read moreA623 Road Closure, High Peak Tourism Boom & Buxton History Festival
Ian BarwellAn 18-mile diversion on the A623 due to ash dieback, High Peak's 6.5 million tourism boom, Buxton's new History Festival, plus spotlights on Sett Valley Cycles and The Cracken.
Read moreCO2 pipeline fight, Swizzels scandal & a secret gorge walk — this week in High Peak
Ian BarwellPlus: Empire Glossop's spring events, J.T. Howe Funeral Service, New Mills' secret gorge walk, and this week's Swizzels trivia
Read moreReform's Fuel Stunt, Care Home Crisis, The Cock Pub & KPJ Group — this week in The Peak Press
Ian Barwellplus Derbyshire's Highest Village and Peak Power Sports Camps for Girls and Boys!
Read moreBuxton NHS Crisis, Wild Peak Project & High Peak's Best Restaurants
Ian BarwellThis week: the fight to keep NHS services in Buxton, the Wild Peak habitat restoration project, Molly Soden-Freeth's Act 2 Performing, and Michelin-recognised Almanac in Glossop.
Read moreBuxton Hospital under threat, 40 employers coming to High Peak, and the Buxton Fringe
Ian BarwellPlus: Mam Tor trivia, Reuben's Retreat, and your weekly High Peak round-up
Read moreGlossop Tip Under Threat | CO2 Pipeline Backlash | Peak District Turns 75
Ian BarwellPlus half term events, fell runner heroes, and a Bakewell gem on the market for £450k
Read more"Peak District Passion: A Couple's Wild Adventure!"
Ian BarwellDiscover the breathtaking adventures of a couple in the Peak District! 🏞️
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