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Royal Ascot: Absence of Sir Henry Cecil will be felt this week

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:55:23 GMT

Some extraordinarily powerful and poignant tributes have been penned in honour of Sir Henry Cecil since his death last week.

New route for Buxton Carnival road race

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:02:06 GMT

A new four-mile course is being introduced for the return of the Buxton Carnival road race.

Hot shot Maddie picked for GB’s European squad

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:57:43 GMT

Wheelchair basketball star Maddie Thompson has been selected to represent Great Britain at the forthcoming European Championships.

Eric set to take on Europe’s best

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:08:53 GMT

High Peak judo star Eric Ham has been selected to represent Great Britain at the European Cadet Championships, in Tallinn, Estonia, later this month.

Dinting back on top after seven-wicket win over Birch

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:07:40 GMT

Defending PS Derbyshire & Cheshire Cricket League champions Dinting moved back to the top of Division One with a home victory over Birch Vale on Saturday.

Half-term football camp again proves a hit with youngsters

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:04:32 GMT

Organisers of a half-term football camp for High Peak youngsters have hailed the event a success.

One in, one out for Bucks

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:39:46 GMT

Buxton Football Club’s longest-serving loan player, Marc Roberts, has this week signed a permanent deal with the Silverlands club.

PHOTO GALLERY: Derbyshire CCC 2nd XI v Lancashire

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:04:35 GMT

County cricket came to the High Peak on Monday as Derbyshire CCC’s second XI faced their Lancashire counterparts at Glossop Cricket Club.

EPSOM DERBY REVIEW: was the eclipse of Dawn Approach part of a tactical plot hatched at Ballydoyle?

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:22:05 GMT

One of the world’s most famous Flat races, the Investec Derby, was run for the 234th time last Saturday. More than 110,000 spectators flocked to Epsom Downs. And more than two million watched on TV.

Whaley Bridge search for new boss as Hall steps down after 14 seasons

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:15:15 GMT

Whaley Bridge AFC has begun the search for a new first-team manager.

Buxton struggle to hold off Whaley charge

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:59:38 GMT

Chasing a third win in a row, a poor batting and below-par bowling display saw Buxton 1st XI lose away at Whaley Bridge.

Higginbottom impresses for club and county

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:16:26 GMT

Matt Higginbottom, from Hayfield, is pictured bowling for Chesterfield Cricket Club at Queen’s Park on Saturday, with the scoreboard showing visitors Dunstall down and almost out in a Derbyshire Premier League game chasing 192 to win.

Rider to realise dream of competing at HOYS

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 13:00:49 GMT

A young amateur rider from High Peak is to realise her dream of competing at the prestigious Horse of The Year Show (HOYS).

Squads confirmed for Legends clash at the Silverlands

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:54:31 GMT

The starting line-ups have been announced for the eagerly-anticipated Manchester United Legends game at the Silverlands in Buxton on Father’s Day.

Double celebrations for Bradwell Sports FC

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:52:13 GMT

Bradwell Sports FC are pictured collecting the Hope Valley Football League’s Premier Division trophy at the end of a successful 2012/13 season.

FLY FISHING: Time to witness the riverbank coming alive

Fri, 31 May 2013 10:57:43 GMT

May is the month in which the riverbank comes alive, setting the scene before the heady, pulsating days of summer.

Evans (9-26) rips through the Chapel batting line-up

Fri, 31 May 2013 10:55:32 GMT

Reigning PS Derbyshire and Cheshire League Division One champions Dinting continued their 100 per cent start to the season with a comfortable victory over Old Glossop.

Buxton quartet win centenary trophy

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:01:09 GMT

A team from Buxton and High Peak Golf Club made home advantage count when they hosted the Derbyshire Union Centenary Trophy on Wednesday May 22.

EPSOM DERBY PREVIEW: race revolves around Dawn Approach stamina dilemma

Wed, 29 May 2013 08:56:38 GMT

All roads lead to Epsom Downs this coming weekend for the third and fourth Classics of the new Flat season, the Investec Derby and the Investec Oaks.

EPSOM OAKS PREVIEW: the day little Leicester harboured a Classic Secret

Tue, 28 May 2013 11:37:09 GMT

All roads lead to Epsom Downs this coming weekend for the third and fourth Classics of the new Flat season, the Investec Derby and the Investec Oaks.