Peak District

Rob and Jack Emery (aged eight) from Stamford, checking out some of the model buildings they could add to their layout.

Model railway show sees hundreds turn out

Swiss Cottage on the Chatsworth Estate

Review: the off-grid Chatsworth Estate cottage with its own lake

The Hide, on Baslow Road, Eastmoor

I stayed at a cosy Peak District hideaway near Chatsworth Estate

Catherine, Princess Of Wales, with Lizzy Mills (right) and other members of the Mind Over Mountains mental-health charity. (PHOTO BY: Mind Over Mountains)

Wellbeing walk with Princess Of Wales is led by Louth entrepreneur Lizzy

Premium tyres might cost more than cheap rubber - but the difference in performance can be remarkable

I swapped cheap tyres for posh Michelins — here’s what changed

Pingle Cottage with its beautiful Peak District backdrop

We took the dog to a luxury retreat in the Derbyshire Peak District

From creepy cottages to dark forests, I faced Alton Towers Scarefest’s scariest mazes

I braved Alton Towers’ newest scare maze - it humbled me

Fabulous Fundraisers Conquer the Edale Skyline Challenge for Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Fabulous fundraisers conquer the Edale Skyline Challenge for Jerry Green Dog Res...

Downstairs was a comfy bed, tea and coffee-making facilities, complimentary bottled water in the fridge and delicious Chatsworth biscuits. The decor throughout was classic and tasteful - well placed artwork, solid wooden furniture and luxurious fabrics.

We visited historic Peak District inn - and here's what we thought

Ethan (right) and Arlen on training hike.

Man takes on blindfolded hike for children’s cancer charity to show solidarity w...

Train-mad couple Richard Cantrell and Katherine Siggins with dog Jess in the back garden at their home-made 'station'.

Train-mad couple create station from their garden shed - see inside

Severn Trent lights up Derwent Dam to honour Dambusters for VE Day.

Severn Trent lights up Derwent Dam in red, white and blue to honour Dambusters f...

Elizabeth Mills is gearing up for her four day challenge.

Woman to run four marathons for mental health charity

Green Growth Awards announces winners

The Devonshire Arms at Beeley

We took our pooch on a dog-friendly winter stay in the Peak District

Premium tyres might cost more than cheap rubber - but the difference in performance can be remarkable

We swap cheap tyres for premium tyres to see if it's worth the money

Some dogs don't mind the noise of fireworks - but for others it can be a traumatic experience.

Watch: RSPCA give advice on keeping pets safe during fireworks

A fearsome Apache gunship was filmed on a low pass over Grindleford.

Watch: Apache gunship roars overhead in low pass over village

Woman is dragged into river while playing with her excited dog.

Watch: Woman is dragged into river while playing with her excited dog

Hiking in the Peak District

Explorer Scouts open in Gainsborough

Bike & Boot: Explore the countryside with a stay in new Peak District hotel

EasyJet flight forced to divert after ‘emergency alert’ onboard

The Cavendish Hotel exterior and view of the new Garden Room and Terrace. Image: Devonshire Hotels

Chatsworth walks and a new restaurant to enjoy at The Cavendish Hotel Baslow

Peak Edge Hotel: a relaxing dog friendly stay in the Peak District

The Baltic Triangle has been named as one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the UK

Three UK locations named among best spots for city breaks in Europe

Railway worker, Billy Brown.

Huge wild cat ‘stalks’ UK railway worker at night for one mile

Teens had just passed Jacob’s Ladder in the Peak District when they spotted what they thought was a wild cat

Video: ‘Big cat’ feeding on ‘dead animal’ at Peak District beauty spot

James McNamee.

Winter Spine test sees James McNamee complete gruelling 260-mile ultra challenge

Richard and Sarah Jane Eggerton with Martin Tebbs.

Boston Community Runners' Adrian Carder tackles Peak District 30-mile ultra mara...

Do you have plans to visit any of these hidden gems? (Photo: SWNS)

These are the 21 locations that have been voted the UK's best hidden gems

Tom Lawson and Alistair Myers at Rafters at Riverside House, Ashford-in-the-Water. Picture: Brian Eyre.

Why Peak District hospitality firms are looking forward to a staycation summer

Amber and Yellow weather warnings for rain have been issued for the Skegness area.

Amber weather warning in place as Storm Christoph arrives in Skegness area

These are the locations expected to flood as Storm Christoph brings more heavy d...

The Met Office has named Storm Christoph as the weather system bringing heavy downpours and disruption to the UK this week (Photo: Shutterstock)

Storm Christoph will bring heavy rain and floods to these UK areas this week

A kingfisher heading for lunch. Photo: Dave Newman. EMN-200709-185620001

Dave loves to focus on the wild side of life

It may not look like a palace from the outside but the interior is a different story.

Is this Buckingham Palace themed Scarborough caravan fit for a queen?

Adrian Carder.

Runner Carder digging deep

Book a break in a boutique hotel for fine dining and a good sleep

Gulliver's Kingdom in Matlock Bath.

Popular children's theme park Gulliver's Kingdom to re-open this weekend

(Photo: Getty)

This rare bearded vulture has been spotted in the UK for only the second time

These are the winning family-friendly holiday destinations in the UK

These are the rules on driving to the countryside in lockdown.

These are the rules on driving to the countryside for a walk during lockdown
Confused about what you can and can’t do when it comes to exercise in the countryside in lockdown?

Visitors asked to keep away from the Peak District.

Visitors from South Yorkshire Derbyshire, Notts and beyond asked to keep away fr...

David is a popular guest speaker who for the past 6 years has been travelling the length and breadth of the UK entertaining audiences

The Derbyshire village that sacrificed itself to save a nation in lockdown - and...

Adrian Carder.

Carder tames the Wild Peaks

An outside shot of The Cow in Dalbury Lees. Picture by Berkeley Inns.

Treat yourself and your pooch to a luxury stay in the Peak District

Stephen Booth

Novel by former Worksop Guardian reporter was the most borrowed book in librarie...

McDonald’s is launching spicy chicken nuggets - here’s when you can get them

Feeling ‘fresher’ in today’s weather- watch the forecast

Thunderstorms are expected to hit the region later today.

'Mini heatwave' expected after thunderstorms and heavy rain in East Midlands

Severn Trent used taxis to spot water leaks

Severn Trent used taxis to spot water leaks

Weather forecast

This is what the weather will be like today

Rugby Union

Sleaford RFC miss out at Bakewell

Weather for today

What will the weather be like today?

It will be a generally cloudy day

This is how the weather is looking on New Year's Eve

There could be frost in some areas of the region.

This is what you can expect from the weather this weekend