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Thu Feb 23 06:01:46 GMT 2012
Statement by A4e: The welfare to work programmes are part of an intensely regulated and audited industry. We are committed to honesty and transparency, so these are the facts relating to all incidents which have arisen in our welfare to work contracts since 2005: We have an internal audit team which regularly monitors our work and that of our...

Wed Feb 22 19:41:45 GMT 2012
Friends in heroic 100-mile trek Eric Beer has organised a 100 mile walk for Help For Heroes. Pictured L/R: Eric Beer, Vicki Westwood, Colin Hardwick, Katie Rowlinson, Iuliu...

Thu Feb 16 09:34:24 GMT 2012
The Heights of Abraham have announced the winner of their 2011 Photo Competition for pictures taken on a day out at this peak attraction. There were many superb entries by visitors from all over the world. Judging was tough and after whittling it down to a final 6 the Directors chose one winner and 2 runners up. In 1st place winning £250,...

Wed Feb 15 13:36:51 GMT 2012
Rowsley’s multi award-winning hotel and restaurant, East Lodge, is helping ladies surprise their loved ones with a proposal this leap year - by offering an extra special Valentine’s package and menu on February 29. The ultimate romantic leap year getaway package will ensure the scene is set perfectly for ladies planning on popping the...

Wed Feb 15 09:47:20 GMT 2012
People interested in learning valuable first aid skills are being invited to come along to Peak Village over the weekend of 18-19 February as Rowsley’s outlet Shopping Centre welcomes St John Ambulance - who will be recruiting interested shoppers for free two hour life support training sessions, as part of their Derbyshire Save a Life Scheme...

Wed Feb 15 09:37:00 GMT 2012
Following the success of previous free Antiques Valuation Days, Peak Village is giving shoppers another opportunity to meet TV antiques expert James Lewis as it hosts another free event. The Valentine’s week Valuation Day will take place on Thursday, February 16, with two opportunities to meet James. The morning session runs between...

Mon Feb 13 10:42:22 GMT 2012
Plans for the redevelopment of a rural business park have passed the first hurdle to getting planning permission from the Peak District National Park Authority.   Owners of the Rockmill Business Park at Stoney Middleton want to redevelop the site and create a heritage centre with café and community facility, craftwork units, retail...

Fri Feb 10 13:41:40 GMT 2012
CW Sellors, are pleased to announce that following an extensive body of work over the past five years, they have now been granted the sole UK patent for the backing of Blue John with Mother of Pearl.   Workshop manager Matthew Hatch commented “The reason for this process is to (when required) enhance the appearance of the Blue...

Thu Feb 09 09:40:38 GMT 2012
Derbyshire County Cricket Club has elected not to return to Leek in 2012 but has left the door open for future seasons. The venue for the Friends Life t20 match against Durham Dynamos on Wednesday 20th June has, therefore, been confirmed as the County Ground, Derby, with a 7pm start. Leek’s Highfield ground in the Staffordshire Moorlands...

Thu Feb 09 09:25:53 GMT 2012
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s still time for those wishing to book a foodie’s treat at the luxury East Lodge hotel, Rowsley’s 3 AA rosette multi-award winning hotel and restaurant in the Peak District. With a specially created Valentine’s package available, couples can enjoy the ultimate...