Fires lead to barbecues and fireworks being banned in part of Peak District
Fire crews have had to deal with multiple wildfires in recent weeks
There have been multiple wildfires in the Peak District in recent weeks (Image: Derbyshire Fire and Rescue)
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APRIL 29 should have been an annual highlight in the calendar but for the family of Ryan Passey who was stabbed to death in a Stourbridge nightspot it s now a painful reminder of the birthdays he will never celebrate. It s been nearly four years since the popular footballer, who ran a successful window cleaning business, lost his life after he was fatally wounded with a single blow to the chest in the crowded Ryemarket bar on August 6, 2017. But the pain of losing him never goes away for his dad Adrian, mum Gillian, step-dad Phil and Ryan s many friends. Determined to keep his memory alive, however, they are planning a charity fundraising walk to remember Ryan and to help raise funds for their continuing fight for justice.
Details of Tom Cruise stunt to be filmed in Derbyshire village
A scene from Mission Impossible Seven is due to take place between April and June
Tom Cruise is known for performing his own stunts (Image: Derby Telegraph)
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A quarry in a Derbyshire village has reportedly been chosen as a filming location for the newest Mission Impossible instalment, starring Tom Cruise.
Chinese lanterns and barbecues banned in bid to stop wildfires in High Peak
Lighting fires, barbecues, fireworks and Chinese lanterns has been banned to help prevent wildfires at high-risk locations in the High Peak.
Tuesday, 27th April 2021, 2:47 pm
A Public Space Protection Order has been approved by High Peak Borough Council, covering land owned by the authority and all part of the borough that lie within the boundary of the Peak District National Park that are open to the air and to which the public have access.
David Smith, Principal Officer for Communities and Partnerships, said: “This order is coming into force at a good time as Covid restrictions start to ease and we can expect more people to visit the High Peak.