Whaley Bridge17 May 2026'Life-saving' equipment stolen from fire stationThe fire service says hydraulic cutting gear worth up to £25,000 was taken.17 May 20266 May 2026'Reservoir refill marks new start for Whaley Bridge'Seven years after a damaged dam threatened to flood the town, repair work is almost complete.6 May 202629 Apr 2026Reservoir being refilled after six years of workHomes were evacuated when part of the Toddbrook Reservoir spillway broke away in 2019.29 Apr 20264 Feb 2026Firefighter's lasting legacy 30 years after deathFleur Lombard's death led to changes to firefighters' uniforms and sprinklers in supermarkets.4 Feb 202624 Oct 2025Chopper posters recall spirit of town's dam crisisA brightly coloured image of a Chinook helicopter has become the town's unofficial emblem.24 Oct 202529 Aug 2025Whaley Bridge reservoir repairs near completionAbout 1,500 homes were evacuated when part of the Toddbrook Reservoir broke away in 2019.29 Aug 20255 Aug 2025Collapsed road repairs could cost £1m, say councilThe B5470, between Macclesfield and Whaley Bridge, was shut in January following heavy rain.5 Aug 202531 May 2025Council to extend 'no mow' regime to more areasDesignated areas of grass in High Peak will now be cut once a year to "improve biodiversity".31 May 20259 May 2025'Complex' burglary shooting death case continuesDerbyshire Police says it is "tirelessly" building a case after the fatal shooting in Whaley Bridge.9 May 2025...
