Local news from Bakewell and the surrounding area
The Bakewell and District Historical Society have been awarded a grant of £198,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support essential building maintenance to Bakewell Old House Museum. The g
Well hello there, Bakewell residents! It looks like our charming town has caught the eye of the BBC again. We're always keen to see what they have to say about our lovely corner of Derbyshire. Let's dive into what's making headlines for Bakewell this time!
Our very own Bakewell Methodist Academy is spreading kindness across the Trust with their fantastic 'Big Serve' initiative! It's wonderful to see our local youngsters getting involved and making a real difference right here in our community.
Great news for our local football fans! The Bakewell Monday 6 a side league is back with another exciting season. Get ready for some fantastic goals and thrilling matches right here on our doorstep.
We've got some fantastic news for anyone who loves the Monsal Trail and camping! A stunning new photograph capturing the iconic Monsal Trail viaduct right here in Bakewell has arrived, and it's a real beauty. Perfect for adding a touch of Derbyshire charm to your home!
Well hello there, Bakewell! Get ready to impress your Easter guests with some delightful make-ahead dishes. This year, we're particularly excited about a Simnel Bakewell tart – a truly local treat perfect for the celebrations!
Oh dear, it's upsetting to hear about this incident right here in our lovely Bakewell. Justice has been served, with a burglar being jailed after taking a significant amount of belongings from a home in our town.
Well, Bakewell's very own world-famous pudding has truly outdone itself this year! We saw the biggest one yet ceremonially cut with a Derbyshire sword to celebrate its very own special national day – how brilliant is that for our town?
Cherry bakewell hot cross buns and vegan raspberry & dark chocolate eggs: Asda Easter 2026 The Grocer
Oh dear, it looks like our beloved Bakewell Bridge has had a bit of a bump! Photos are surfacing showing the damage from a recent collision. Let's hope our historic landmark can be repaired swiftly.
Well hello Bakewell! It seems our beloved town has inspired a new treat from Costa – a 'cherry bakewell' inspired iced matcha! We're told it's their best flavour yet, and it's a limited edition, so you'll want to get down to your local Costa to try it soon!
Get ready for some thrilling action on the Bakewell Monday 6 a side league! The latest results are in, and it's shaping up to be a fantastic season down at the Leisure Leagues pitch.
What a fantastic event for a great cause! Our very own Bakewell schools joined forces with students from Chesterfield and Staveley for a dazzling prom dress show, all to support Ashgate Hospice. It's wonderful to see our community coming together for such a worthy charity.
Oh dear, a serious gas leak has caused the closure of Haddon Road, right here on the edge of our beloved Bakewell. We'll be keeping a close eye on this situation and bringing you the latest updates as soon as we have them. Stay safe, everyone!
Good news for Bakewell's heritage! We've heard how a truly historic school right here in our town has been successfully saved. It's wonderful to see our local history being preserved for future generations to enjoy.
Oh dear, it's not every day we hear about something like this happening on our doorstep! Derbyshire Police have charged a man in connection with a theft of jewellery and a watch from a home right here in Bakewell. We'll be keeping an eye on this developing story.
Oh dear, it seems our lovely Bakewell Centre has been in the news for all the wrong reasons this week. NT Health has had to step in after a rather unpleasant video surfaced. Let's hope this gets sorted swiftly for everyone's peace of mind!
