A Derbyshire market town, long tied to the cotton industry.
Wildfires across England and Wales remain at very high to exceptional risk as heatwave conditions continue. North Wales declared a major incident near Conwy Mountain; firefighters are battling blazes in Conwy, Glossop, Tintwistle Moor and other sites as temperatures stay dangerously high. Authorities urge caution and continued vigilance.
The New Forest wildfire has destroyed thousands of hectares of heath and bog, and crews are wrapping up operations while restoration plans draw on past experiences; visitors are urged to heed safety warnings and temporary bans on disposable barbecues as authorities assess long-term environmental impact.