Reflections Magazine •

From punk provocateur to musical craftsman

Just a few words that sum up the masterful handiwork of influential musician and songwriter Hugh Cornwell, the former frontman of trailblazers The Stranglers.

Emerging from the pub rock circuit of the mid-1970s, The Stranglers became one of the most formative bands of the British punk movement, riding to prominence on a cultural wave of rebellion, self-expression and anti-establishment ideology.

Cornwell presided over a golden era; his unique songwriting and monotone vocals stamping their...
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Online petition calls for A6 bypass for High Lane, Disley and Furness Vale

Over 1,000 people have signed an online petition calling for a new A6 bypass between High Lane, Disley and Furness Vale "as an urgent priority".

The petition at Change.org is addressed directly to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and demands a bypass be built to alleviate congestion and pollution in areas such as High Lane, Disley, Newtown and Furness Vale.

It has been organised by Disley resident Simon Brownbill, who regularly uses the route to travel to and from work in Stockport.
Buxton Advertiser •

Toddbrook Reservoir: Heavy rain expected as efforts continue to secure Whaley Bridge dam

Work is ongoing into the weekend to secure a damaged dam wall at Toddbrook Reservoir.
Over 1,000 residents in Whaley Bridge have been evacuated from their homes due to the "substantial threat to life" posed by the 180-year-old reservoir, which holds 1.3 million tonnes of water.
A severe flood warning remains in force for the area. The Met Office has also warned of further bad weather to come, issuing a yellow weather alert for thunderstorms and possible flooding on Sunday.
Buxton Advertiser •

30 residential properties and two businesses in Buxton hit by flooding

A clean-up operation is underway across parts of Buxton and the High Peak following last night's flash flooding.

Intense and very localised rainfall left homes and businesses flooded on Wednesday evening and roads impassable. Public

transport was also severely affected, with trains cancelled between Buxton and Stockport, and through the Hope Valley towards Sheffield.

The main A6 between Buxton and Bakewell was closed after the River Wye burst its banks.
Buxton Advertiser •

What a relief! New Buxton road opens to ease town centre congestion

Links junction of Cavendish Circus and Station Road to Spring Gardens

It took 30 years of campaigning, but in September 1987 there was finally relief for Buxton.

The new Spring Gardens relief road was officially opened by local county councillor Arthur Robinson.

Stretching one-third of a mile from the junction of Cavendish Circus and Station Road to Spring Gardens, the £750,000 road scheme was aimed at easing traffic congestion in Buxton’s shopping centre.
Buxton Advertiser •

New deal means no Buxton return for G&S festival

The International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival will not be making a return to Buxton, its organisers have confirmed.

The festival has struck up a three-year deal to keep the event in Harrogate, which has been its home since its acrimonious departure from Buxton at the end of the 2013 season.

High Peak Theatre Trust, which runs Buxton Opera House and the Pavilion Arts Centre, expressed disappointment that its “detailed, fair and equitable” rival proposal had failed to entice the festival back to...
Buxton Advertiser •

10 YEARS AGO: Drama in Buxworth as fire rips through Britannia Mill

It is almost ten years to the day since a huge fire ripped through a historic mill complex in Buxworth.

The blaze at the four-storey Britannia Mill destroyed the former cotton mill and damaged many of its adjoining buildings.

Residents closest to the fire were forced to leave their homes due to toxic fumes caused by tonnes of burning PVC on the site, while others were advised to keep doors and windows shut.

Recalling the dramatic events of the evening of Sunday August 28, 2005, Buxworth resid
Buxton Advertiser •

Green light for new Aldi supermarket in New Mills

Plans for a new Aldi retail food store in New Mills have been given the green light, despite fears by objectors that it will lead to increased traffic congestion and impact on existing town centre shops.

High Peak Borough Council’s Development Control Committee voted 10-1 in favour of the development of a single storey flat-roofed supermarket on vacant land off Albion Road, close to Newtown train station.

The budget supermarket chain’s new store, covering a gross floor area of 1,784 square met
Buxton Advertiser •

Bid to restore pavement canopies to Buxton’s main shopping street

Ambitious plans are being put forward to reinstate an important heritage feature to Buxton’s main shopping street.

Buxton Civic Association has revealed its vision to bring back pavement canopies to Spring Gardens.

Victorian cast iron and glass canopies, similar to the ones which front the Grove Hotel and Cavendish Arcades, had previously adorned shops and businesses along a large part of the street.
Buxton Advertiser •

Developer back to the drawing board as proposed £35m Station Road scheme is put on hold

The developer behind the £35 million redevelopment of the former Nestle Waters bottling site in Buxton is going back to the drawing board following the surprise withdrawal of its controversial plans for a supermarket, hotel and shops.

Cheshire-based Consolidated Property Group (CPG), who have been chosen by Nestle to develop the vacant Station Road site, withdrew their application for planning permission last week.

The proposed scheme had included the construction of a single-storey supermarket...
Buxton Advertiser •

“Significant progress” behind scenes of £46m Buxton Crescent development

Work on the multi-million pound transformation of Buxton’s Crescent into a five-star spa hotel is progressing, councillors have confirmed.

Despite a lack of visible progress on-site, High Peak Borough Council said this week that good progress was being made on finalising the designs and timescales for the flagship £46 million development - which has been plagued by delays due to legal difficulties and funding problems.
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Prince Charles letters: decaying state of High Peak mill “makes me weep”

Newly-released correspondence from Prince Charles have revealed his concern for the future of historic listed buildings, such as the derelict Torr Vale Mill in New Mills.

Among letters written by The Prince of Wales to government ministers is one from March 2008 to the then housing and planning minister Caroline Flint MP, in which he states how the decaying state of the Grade II* listed former cotton mill “makes me weep”.
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Peak District road tunnel plan forms part of northern transport blueprint

A road tunnel could be constructed under the Peak District as part of plans to revolutionise the transport system in the north of the country.

Investment in a new ‘TransNorth’ rail system, faster journey times for commuters and new roads form part of the Government’s blueprint to build a ‘northern powerhouse’, aimed at bringing jobs to the region and boosting the economy.

The ambitious vision is set out in the new Northern Transport Strategy report released this morning (Friday), which details
Buxton Advertiser •

Fly back in time to the World Gliding Championships

Flying enthusiasts from around the world descended on the Peak District in 1954 as the famous Derbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club had the prestigious honour of hosting the World Gliding Championships.

The beautiful, idyllic surroundings of Great Hucklow greeted the 45 competitors from 19 different countries who lined up to compete in the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) event between July 20 and August 4.
Buxton Advertiser •

The Buxton hotel that ran out of time

It was once one of Buxton’s grandest hotels, but the Empire never had an opportunity to live up to its name and ultimately fell victim to changing times.

Built by railway buffet catering firm Spiers & Pond, the Empire Hotel opened its doors to much acclaim in 1903.

The colossal structure, which stood proudly within extensive manicured grounds off Park Road, was a dominant feature of the Buxton skyline.

Renowned for its luxurious accommodation, it could provide for up to 300 guests.
Buxton Advertiser •

The many incarnations of Peak District’s waterway jewel

It is one of the country’s most important waterway treasures, offering a poignant reminder of the High Peak’s rich industrial heritage.

Built in 1796 by canal and tramway engineer Benjamin Outram, Bugsworth Basin is part of the 14-mile long Peak Forest Canal network running between Dukinfield and Buxworth.

The Scheduled Ancient Monument was once the largest and busiest inland port on Britain’s narrow canal system, and today it is the only example of its type to survive intact.
Buxton Advertiser •

Residents’ sadness as village church to shut

Residents of a small community on the outskirts of Buxton have expressed sadness at the proposed closure of the village’s only church.

Peak Dale Methodist Church is closing its doors to the public next month because of a dwindling congregation and shortage of funds required to bring the building up to standard.

A final act of worship will be held on Sunday July 20, with the closing service conducted by the Rev David Hall.
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Higginbottom relishing push for first-team spot

The 23-year-old, who is on a summer incremental contract for 2014 at The 3a County Ground, made four first-class appearances for Derbyshire during their ill-fated LV= County Championship Division One campaign last year.

And Higginbottom hopes the experience gained from his performances against New Zealand, Sussex, Middlesex and Surrey during which he claimed a total of ten wickets, will put him in good stead for the new season.“

It was good to get an opportunity,” he said, reflecting on the past...
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The arrival of ‘down the road’ television

Here’s a look back to when the BBC made headlines in Buxton.

August 1980 heralded the long-awaited switch-over which provided 24,000 BBC viewers in and around Buxton with regional programmes from the North West instead of the remote Midlands.

It was the first time Buxton residents were able to pick up the Beeb’s regional news magazine Look North West, and to mark the occasion the Buxton Advertiser went behind the scenes at their Manchester newsroom.
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