Whaley Bridge

Firefighter's lasting legacy 30 years after death

Fleur Lombard's death led to changes to firefighters' uniforms and sprinklers in supermarkets.

A brightly coloured image of a Chinook helicopter has become the town's unofficial emblem.

About 1,500 homes were evacuated when part of the Toddbrook Reservoir broke away in 2019.

The B5470, between Macclesfield and Whaley Bridge, was shut in January following heavy rain.

Designated areas of grass in High Peak will now be cut once a year to "improve biodiversity".

Derbyshire Police says it is "tirelessly" building a case after the fatal shooting in Whaley Bridge.

Ex-MP Ruth George says hundreds wanted her to stand as an independent candidate for Whaley Bridge.

Judith Mary II has been reunited with its sister boat, the original Judith Mary.

A Derbyshire shop owner says a man with a blanket over his head left dead birds hanging outside.

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