Buxton leaves teammates in awe with breathtaking game-ending catchApril 23rd MINNEAPOLIS -- A comfortable lead had become very uncomfortable for the Twins on Tuesday night. A nice, feel-good win was threatening to become yet another gut-punch loss. And then in 4.4 seconds, restored all of the good vibes Buxton’s sensational diving catch on Andrew Benintendi’s line drive to deep right-center secured a 4-2 Twins victory against the White Sox who has made a career of spectacular moments according to no less of an authority than Buxton himself The catch stymied a dangerous Chicago rally preventing the tying runs from scoring and the go-ahead run from getting into scoring position It let Jhoan Duran off the hook for what would’ve been a very painful blown save and ended a three-game Twins losing streak who tossed six very effective innings and made a point to seek out Buxton in the clubhouse for a hug “I don't think I’ve ended a game with a catch like [that] especially with everything that's going on trying to get things to fall for us,” Buxton said “To be able to have something fall our way Lenyn Sosa opened the ninth against Duran with an infield single and a very real sense of unease settled on Target Field and Nick Maton drove in a run with a groundout Benintendi sent a hard liner to right-center Buxton celebrated with right fielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. who had the best view of the play of anyone after watching the catch on a live monitor I see him and he just jumps in the air and it’s like slow motion It was one of the most incredible catches I’ve ever seen.” Perhaps the greatest tribute to Buxton is that no one on the other side was all that surprised that he made the play I knew he was going to catch it,” Benintendi said Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball At some point Buxton had to change from go-get-it mode to actually-catch-it mode he had to assess how much room he had before he hit the wall He put all the pieces together and added another jaw-dropping play to his lengthy legacy “I knew off the jump I had to get on my horses,” he said “The biggest thing is making sure I had a good line to the ball because the ball didn't get up too high for me to run up under it Being able to [have] the right instincts and make the first step was a big key to that.” with Buxton turning nervous anxiety into pure joy “I saw the ball and saw it turning to the right-center field,” Duran said ‘Oh my goodness.’ He’s really fast and he made that catch Chester advanced into the National League North Play-Off Semi Finals with a dramatic Extra Time victory over Buxton at the Deva Calum McIntyre’s side made the perfect start down CH1 as they took the lead with just three minutes on the clock Declan Weeks’ corner found its way out to the edge of the box where the superb Iwan Murray controlled and finished left footed beyond True Grant in the Buxton net The Bucks fired a warning shot back moments later as Luke Brennan curled a free kick just over, before they equalised on 18 minutes as a cross from the left was headed back across goal and into the path of Tommy Elliott Both teams went close towards the end of the half as Kurt Willoughby’s cutback was turned over the bar by Tom Peers before Johnny Johnston raced into the Chester area and saw his shot brilliantly tipped onto the post by Jimmy Storer with Weeks seeing an effort from the edge go wide before Connor Woods drove into the box and saw his attempt deflected behind for a corner Into Extra Time and sub Dylan Mottley-Henry almost restored the Seals’ advantage with a superb curling effort which was well stopped by Grant But the Blues then got back ahead on 108 minutes Weeks’ free kick into the box causes problems which ended with Jack Bainbridge hooking the ball back into the path of Harrison Burke who sent the Deva into a frenzy Buxton sub Diego De Girolamo had a chance in stoppage time at the very end of the game to equalise but blazed over as the Seals move on to face Kidderminster at Aggborough on Sunday are a community benefit society operating under the name of Chester Football Club and are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority The club is fan owned and does not have any major shareholders Will Buxton recalled having a “furious” Sergio Perez on his case over a “pay driver” comment in the first series of Drive to Survive explaining that he talked the situation through with Perez over coffee Buxton revealed that some out-of-context editing had led to the confusion and he had not actually used the term ‘pay driver’ in reference to Perez The first series of Netflix’s hit F1 fly-on-the-wall docuseries Drive to Survive landed in 2019 which Perez spent with Force India/Racing Point Force India Drive to Survive has played a key role in Formula 1’s surge in popularity, and former F1 presenter turned IndyCar commentator Will Buxton has appeared as an analyst throughout the Drive to Survive seasons – the seventh released in 2025 – and speaking via Road to Success Stories Buxton was asked if he has ever made a comment on the show which irked a driver Buxton would pick out an example involving Perez though said his comment had been taken out of context and made to look like he called Perez a ‘pay driver’ That Formula 1 term refers to a driver who brings financial backing to a team and receives a seat that way rather than being paid by the team to race for it 👉 Miami Grand Prix 2025: Start times, schedule and how to watch 👉 Revealed: The weather forecast for 2025 Miami Grand Prix and I went and had a coffee with Sergio Perez in the Australia paddock so first race of the year,” Buxton continued ‘Why did you say I was a pay driver?’ I said ‘I never said you were a pay driver.’ He said you said I was a pay driver.’ And I said and I gave them an explanation of the definition of a pay driver They then painted that with footage of you But I never said you were a pay driver.'” but you said I drove like sh*t in Singapore.’ And I said but you did drive like sh*t in Singapore!’ And he just went “So long as you can give reason for why you’ve said what you said Perez joined Red Bull in 2021 after departing Racing Point – which became Aston Martin – but parted ways with Red Bull at the end of the 2024 season The Mexican could though be on course for a return to the series having been linked with the new Cadillac team joining in F1 2026 Read next: Former Sergio Perez team accused of ‘betrayal’ as Cadillac rumours intensify © Planet Sport Limited 2025 • All Rights Reserved There will be plenty of great own-choice music on show at the Buxton Brass Band Festival next month The popular NWABBA Buxton Brass Band Festival will take place on Sunday 4th May at the Octagon Theatre at the town's Pavilion Gardens The own-choice format event starts at 10.00am with the Fourth Section Second and joint First/Championship Section The adjudicator is the experienced Alan Widdop There will also be a wide variety of test-pieces performed with works from the pens of Eric Ball All day admission to the contest is £10 — wristbands can be purchased on the day of the contest Championship/First Section:BedworthFoss DykeHebden BridgeSkelmersdale Whitworth Wingates Besses BoysCarltonDelph Hawk GreenVBS Poynton City of WrexhamDobcross SilverStalybridge A Malvern Suite (Philip Sparke); Dances and Arias (Edward Gregson); The Essence of Time (Peter Graham); Hostile Skies (Richard Grantham); Images for Brass (Steven Bulla); Journey into Freedom (Eric Ball); The Land of the Long White Cloud (Philip Sparke); Music of a Legacy (Steven Ponsford); The Plantagenets (Edward Gregson); Purcell Variations (Kenneth Downie); The Saga of Haaken the Good (Philip Sparke); Stantonbury Festival (Ray Steadman-Allen); Variations on Laudate Dominum (Edward Gregson) 4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month May 6 • The British Open Spring Festival will be held in Birmingham in 2026 May 6 • The incredible live sounds of Mike 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contests in the second section through 2025 and beyond Chester FC are delighted to be welcoming a sell-out crowd to the Deva Stadium tonight for our Play-Off Eliminator against Buxton We wish to share the following important matchday information with supporters… A reminder that all tickets for this fixture have been sold The ticket office will be open for collections only and there will be no pay at the gate option this evening Please do not travel to the Deva if you do not have a ticket Allocated seating is in place for this game Please sit in the seat you have been allocated on your ticket If you have any issues then in the first instance you should speak to the nearest steward You are only permitted into the stand your ticket is valid for If you attempt to scan into the wrong stand then the scanner will not process your ticket and you will need to enter via the correct area you should enter through Turnstiles 2 or 3 – If your ticket is for Blocks F-I you should enter through Turnstiles 1 or 1a please allow plenty of time for your journey to the stadium particularly those travelling by car due to the temporary traffic lights on Bumpers Lane We expect the stadium car park to reach capacity street parking is available in the surrounding area however supporters should adhere with any parking restrictions that may be in force We also ask fans to be considerate to our neighbours and their private property – please do not park in any businesses car park unless you are permitted to do so There will be a significant police presence for this game and enhanced security checks will also be in operation We ask all supporters to behave in a responsible manner and conduct themselves in a way that truly represents our values as a community club Anyone who engages in criminal or anti-social behaviour puts themselves at risk of prosecution and/or bans as well as risking sanctions being brought against the club Conduct which jeopardises the safety and enjoyment of others or is likely to bring the club into disrepute is not acceptable and will not be tolerated Full match highlights from the Deva Stadium as the Blues advance into the National League North Play-Off Semi Finals with a dramatic Extra Time victory against Buxton A huge clash is in store on Wednesday night at the Deva Stadium as we face Buxton in the Play-off Eliminator Calum McIntyre and his players concluded their 2024/25 National League North campaign with an accomplished 3-0 victory away to fellow play-off side King’s Lynn Town Academy prospects Alex Brown and Henry Briscoe made their debuts for the club and contributed to a clean sheet in Norfolk Key figures such as Connell Rawlinson and Jack Bainbridge also got some important minutes in the tank following a period out injured The three points on the road resulted in our final points tally standing at 87 – the most the club have accumulated in 12 years The winner of this match will travel to Kidderminster Harriers for the semi-final on Sunday Buxton sneaked into the last play-off spot on the final day courtesy of 2-0 win against a 10-man Former Chester player Kieran Burton broke the deadlock on the hour mark before Johnny Johnston confirmed the victory in the closing stages Curzon Ashton’s draw with Leamington meant the Bucks displaced their fellow contender by way of a superior goal difference After finishing 14th last term and 13 points adrift of the top seven Buxton’s clever recruitment has seen them significantly improve which has helped bridge the gap between them and top teams in the division John McGrath has successfully guided the club to the play-offs The Irishman had previously established himself as an astute tactician during an eight-year spell with Derbyshire neighbours Mickleover Sports McGrath led his former employers to third in the Southern Premier Division Central and only four points away from league winners Needham Market the club were handed a 12-point deduction for fielding an ineligible player and ended up falling short in the play-offs McGrath made over 200 appearances for Burton Albion and eventually captained the Brewers he was named the club’s Player of the Year before being heavily involved in their inaugural promotion into the Football League the following season the 45-year-old signed a new contract at the club which extended his stay at the Silverlands Stadium to the end of the 2025/26 campaign Buxton skipper Kieran Burton has played an integral part in his team’s journey to the play-offs The versatile defender displayed his potential down CH1 in the second half of last season and has flourished this campaign Burton was included in the most recent Vanarama National League Team of the Week for his significant contribution on Saturday His opener against Warrington Town was his sixth goal of the season while he also helped his side keep their third clean sheet in four games The Englishman’s consistent performances this season resulted in him being named the Supporters’ Player of the Year He has already represented the likes of Scarborough Athletic Chester FC | W25 D12 L9 | F73 A45 | Final Pos: 4th Southport (A) | W 1-0 | Scorers: Connor Woods Marine (H) | W 2-1 | Scorers: Harrison Burke King’s Lynn Town (A) | W 3-0 | Scorers: Kurt Willoughby Buxton FC | W24 D5 L17 | F76 A52 | Final Pos: 7th Chorley (H) | W 1-0 | Scorers: Connor Kirby Alfreton Town (A) | L 3-2 | Scorers: Luke Brennan & Cian Coleman Warrington Town (H) | W 2-0 | Scores: Kieran Burton & Johnny Johnston Kick off is 7.45pm at The Deva Stadium on Wednesday evening All tickets for this fixture have now SOLD OUT Please do not travel to the stadium if you do not have a ticket Here’s what’s happening Under the Canopy… Opening Times and Location: The Fan Canopy area is situated outside the ground by the North-East corner of the ground The canopy will be open from 5.45pm up until kick off at 7.45pm The canopy will not reopen after the match for this fixture the entry point will be stewarded and there is a capacity limit in place Food: We will be welcoming RGFC Under the Canopy for the first time on Wednesday night who will be serving the following food from their two units… Pizza: freshly prepared stone baked pizzas & garlic breads with various toppings from Pepperoni to Spicy Fries with chip shop curry or gravy & cheese Give RGFC a follow on Instagram @rgfc_events or Really Good Food Co on Facebook Additional Vendor: Keep It Sweet will also be on site on Wednesday They will be setting up inside the canopy area serving their delicious sweet treats including… Drink: Spookton Brewery will be serving a range of beers Under the Canopy – make sure you grab yourself a pint Spookton started life as a result of an obsession for homebrewing modern craft beer They launched in 2022 as a cuckoo brewery and then opened their own microbrewery and tap room in the centre of Chester last year For more information, visit www.spookton.co.uk. Please note alcohol sales will commence at 5.45pm and then stop at 7.30pm Kiosk: The Kiosk in the East Stand will be integrated within the space and available for supporters to purchase their usual goods with GWG Catering we will be selling retro CCFC merchandise from our cart which has been kindly loaned to us by Urban Tricycles For more information on the fantastic work Urban do, please visit www.urbantricycles.co.uk Live Music: It’s another debut Under the Canopy on Wednesday night Harry is now pursuing his passion for music writing original songs and hoping to share them with a wider audience Come along to support local talent and follow @harryhuxmusic on Instagram to keep up with his journey The Cestrian: The Bar outside the ground will also be open prior to the match serving a vast range of alcohol for supporters to enjoy The GWG Street Food Van will be open prior to the game Ginger Cat Coffee are also on hand outside the ground providing their usual excellent selection of hot drinks and iced coffees Free commentary on Seals Live via our Match Centre: CLICK HERE All Play-Off games are being streamed LIVE on DAZN: CLICK HERE Match Updates on our Twitter/X page: CLICK HERE HT/FT Updates on Facebook and Instagram: CLICK HERE A full time match report on ChesterFC.com: CLICK HERE There is plenty going on down at the Deva on Wednesday evening as we host Buxton in our National League North Play-Off Eliminator Come along to support local talent and follow @harryhuxmusic on Instagram to keep up with his journey Chester FC will host Buxton in the National League North Play-Off Eliminator on Wednesday 30th April Buxton’s 2-0 home win against Warrington Town saw them finish 7th and take the final Play-Off spot More than 1,400 tickets have already been sold after two days of Season Ticket sales and one day of City Fans United member sales CFU members still have tomorrow (Sunday) to get their ticket CFU members will only be able to purchase their ticket in the following ways… All remaining home tickets will then go on General Sale from 10am Monday onwards The easiest way to secure your ticket is by heading to our online ticketing site, chesterfc.com/tickets Supporters can also visit the Ticket Office during opening hours (weekdays 10am-4pm) Admission for this play-off fixture is in line with our usual National League North prices which includes a price increase 24 hours before kick off Your Season Ticket/Cestrian XI ticket does not cover this fixture – you will need to pay the price of the relevant age category below *Under 12 tickets free with full paying Adult only (maximum two tickets) **Carer ticket free with any paying ticket (proof may be required) Unemployed and Armed Forces (proof may be required) The schedule for the Playoffs is as follows: Kidderminster Harriers v Winner Eliminator B To be played at the home ground of the Team which finished highest during the regular season with the winner set to face off against Kidderminster Harriers this Sunday Both sides think they’re ready to step up but who will be stepping into the semi-finals Chester spent a large portion of the season at the top of the pack and eventually finished five points off the title Buxton have also been in and around the promotion places but needed a final day triumph which saw them sneak into a play-off spot level with Curzon Ashton who finished just a place behind them however Buxton’s superior goal difference was crucial in the end They go in on a high and have already proven this season that reputation matters little to them Chester:Tom Peers: 19Harrison Burke: 11Connor Woods: 8Kurt Willoughby: 6 Buxton: Luke Brennan: 12Tom Elliott: 9Connor Kirby: 9Cian Coleman: 9 Head-to-head:22/10/24: Chester 0-1 Buxton11/01/25: Buxton 2-4 Chester Chester: “We're at home and my message to the fans is that we need you we need to be at our best and we need to win the game “It'll be tough because they'll have more time to prepare then we do it's about turning our attention to Chester and doing all our analysis on them “They're a good side but were a good side and i'd hate to play us in the play-offs” Pitch Hero Ltd Registered in ENGLAND | WF3 1DR | Company Number - 636 1033 In each of the last two years Wall Street delivered returns of over 20% Moving into this year and Trump 2.0 it wasn’t a difficult prediction to suggest that things might become a little more volatile have now started to be priced in by markets and it is not a pretty sight By Matty Paddock - 05/04/2025 late in the day to ensure Harriers picked up a point at Buxton on Saturday came in the 92nd minute after Harriers had conceded a late opener to the Bucks A very quiet first half in terms of chances did little to show what was to explode in the game’s final stages short of one wasted Buxton free kick routine neither goalkeeper really had much to keep an eye on until a brace of half chances that fell the way of Ashley Hemmings before the break the Aggborough top marksman struck a free kick from distance cleanly but Buxton goalkeeper Cooper was able to watch it comfortably enough into his chest In added time at the end of the half Hemmings nudged smarty away from his man but skewed his attempted snap-shot sending it wide without any serious danger Harriers made a change at the break with the booked David Davis withdrawn in favour of Ryley Reynolds but chances remained at a premium with Buxton next taking aim through Kieran Burton’s effort wide after the hour a more adventurous Buxton approach saw them rewarded with some clearer chances; sub Johnston played in on goal and shooting low Christian Dibble blocking him well with an outstretched leg The hosts moved into the ascendency and got a goal that their pressure arguably deserved on 82 minutes a moment of quality in the finish as Kian Coleman bent a superb finish around his man and past Dibble That did at least seem to spur Harriers on to their strongest spell of the game Doing well to mop up Buxton counter-attacks they pushed and asked questions of their own getting a breakthrough in the second minute of added time when Worrall’s superb first-time cross finding the head of Brown whose finish was perfectly placed beyond Cooper It was then Buxton who clung on – almost breached again in added time’s eighth minute; Worrall again instrumental as he turned his man and drove across goal where Beresford bust a gut to meet it held by a sprawling Cooper who saved his side would have been a certain defeat LIVE: Get the game’s full team line-up, match stats, facts and more: Download our FREE Official Club App – App Store or Google Play This article is about: Match Introducing Sunday’s Match Sponsor… Privacy Policy  - 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WATCH back the key moments from Saturday’s 1-1 draw away at Buxton Commentary from BBC Hereford & Worcester This article is about: Highlights Oxford City were well beaten by Buxton this afternoon as the rampant Bucks romped to a 7-0 win at the MGroup Stadium and Johnny Johnston and one each from Connor Kirby Keziah Martin  and Faisu Sangare eased the visitors home on a day that a City side reduced to ten when skipper Reece Fleet was sent off early in the second half City have had a season of having to overcome problems and today’s came in the first minute when Freddy Willcox who has been excellent on loan from Cheltenham ,limped off after pulling up lame in a chase for the ball The change affected the opening minutes and perhaps the entire outcome although that's tenuous given the scoreline and Buxton's supremacy in front of goal after 38 minutes a stray arm was struck as Canice Carroll challenged for a high ball with a Buxton forward clinging to him Ref Allsop pointed to the spot and Brennan sent Walker sprawling the wrong way to make it 1-0 City needed to hold tight but instead on 44 they were 2-0 down when Kirby let fly from 30 yards out and the ball ripped into the top corner for a spectacular second goal then in the 49th minutes of 48 Johnson found space and fired past Walker to stun the home fans and leave The Hoops with a mountain to climb after the break Sub Martin danced his way through for a brilliant fifth after just four minutes on the pitch the excellent Johnston made it six and then fellow sub Sangare pinged the ball into the right hand top corner to make it seven and simply underline the gulf between the teams on the day return to th4e training ground and work as hard as possible to erase this result and get back to winning ways as quickly as possible ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | OXFORD CITY FOOTBALL CLUB By Matty Paddock - 04/04/2025 HARRIERS journey once again to Buxton on Saturday in National League North as the final five games of the season begin Having already travelled there in the FA Cup earlier this campaign – that game going to a replay – the Reds journeyed back to the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium to face Farsley Celtic last month this will be the fourth meeting of Harriers and Buxton this season Phil Brown’s men went through to the next round after the replay Buxton then came to Aggborough back in November as the two sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw the stakes are high for the latest get together; Harriers needing the three points to continue their battle towards a promotion push while Buxton are one of a number of teams smack bang in the middle of a scrap to get into the play-offs Saturday’s hosts sit two places outside the top seven but the gap is just two points to seventh-placed Hereford over whom they hold a slightly better goal difference King’s Lynn and Spennymoor sit either side of them and will equally hold hopes of cracking the play-off positions – even Darlington down in 11th are just seven points off with five to play and 15 points still up for grabs Buxton have lost just once in their last six National League North encounters Last time out they were 2-1 victors at Needham Market There’s little margin for room anywhere ahead of Saturday with Harriers hopeful on the fitness of Reece Devine and Kam Kandola Charlie Lutz and Fin Roberts were among the players to get key minutes in a training ground friendly at Leicester this week with the latter well enough to be in contention for a possible debut at Buxton Roberts missed the weekend’s fixture with Peterborough Sports through illness missed that Leicester game through his own illness this weekend’s tie and the run-in in his pre-match interview which can be played below Kick off at Buxton on Saturday is at 3:00pm Away travel to the game is now sold out, but match tickets remain available. Advance purchase is strongly recommended by the hosts to avoid congestion on the day, particularly for away fans. Tickets are available from Buxton’s website Away fans needing to transfer to seating areas can contact a steward on the day to do so Harriers again strongly supports The National League and Football Association in delivering their antisocial conduct message Please review the following information before visiting Aggborough or following the team on the road and remember that your entry into Aggborough Stadium is subject to the acceptance of the National League’s Ground regulations and adherence to the Smoke No Joke policy Both documents are clearly visible and available on entry turnstiles but are also available for download below we would like to remind supporters that the club will not tolerate supporter misconduct of any kind Please support Kidderminster Harriers responsibility Should you be concerned by any of the above conduct you may witness please report it to your nearest steward at any venue to the Club Office or Safety Officer or by e-mail to security@harriers.co.uk By Matty Paddock - 31/03/2025 THE finale to the 2024-25 season rolls on this weekend as we head to Buxton this weekend This will be our third visit of the season to the picturesque surroundings of the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium having ventured there in the FA Cup earlier in the term and beat Farsley Celtic there in the league a number of weeks ago Away travel is once again available from the club (details below), while advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended by the hosts to avoid congestion on the day, particularly for away fans. Tickets are available from Buxton’s website Book your travel tickets online or by calling 01562 823 931 during office hours Season Ticket holders purchasing online must do so via the account to which their Season Ticket is linked Travel tickets are subject to availability and are non-refundable and the club reserves the right to cancel any transport for which there is not sufficient interest No alcohol is permitted on board and the club reserves the right to refuse full or partial travel to any supporters guilty of antisocial behaviour either on transport or in and around any stadium after his side came back from behind to secure a share of the points at Buxton Post Match Interviews are supported by Purple Granite Known to only grand prix anoraks prior to its ‘Netflix era’ Will Buxton became a household name as the talking head dramatically narrating the wildly successful Drive to Survive series from 2019 – further supported by his role as a lead anchor on the in-house F1 TV channel after over 20 years involved in the world championship Buxton is trading Monaco for Milwaukee as he moves Stateside to front Fox’s IndyCar coverage the media monolith having taken over coverage of the American series from 2025 Fox has spent big on three cinematic trailers involving its brightest stars to kickstart promotion The 2025 season begins next weekend in St Petersburg while Buxton and co cover what is as a result the most highly anticipated IndyCar season in years Fox appears determined to make a splash with what purists often point to as motor sport’s most exciting series but one which struggles to reach a broader audience it hired one of world motor sport’s best-known broadcasters to do the job But why has Buxton made hop across the pond but the sheer thrill of commentating IndyCar racing at 200mph up against the barrier for entire races is a not insignificant reason Speaking to Motor Sport about making the change after over a decade involved in F1 he says “we have a real opportunity to bring amazing racing to an entire generation of new racing fans” IndyCar kicks off at St Petersburg in Florida this weekend “[There are] things that are phenomenal about IndyCar,” he emphasises “The different types of race track; then there’s the teams: brand new ones like Prema and grandees like Penske; and the drivers: the different skill sets they need to bring [racing at 220mph at Indianapolis threading through narrow street tracks and mastering classic American road courses] “The thing that astonishes me still is how much of a megastar Colton Herta is We feel like he’s been around forever “Pato O’Ward and Alex Palou are electrifying everyone wants to beat Scott Dixon and Will Power Robert Shwartzman could be something really special for the American audience too because of his racing style and his personality IndyCar star Alex Palou became the series' most wanted man last summer - and the centre of controversy between Chip Ganassi Racing and McLaren The Spaniard explains his reaction in our September 2023 edition When you ask F1 drivers: ‘Would you go and race IndyCar?’ A lot of them say I think it might be a bit dangerous.’ When you have F1 guys saying ‘We’re a bit scared about IndyCar’ it shows you the level that these drivers are at “The fact that they can go out and race these things shows such tremendous skills such incredible speeds and such brilliant race-craft as well You look at the number of overtakes for position at every single IndyCar race A conversation with IndyCar race winner and commentator James Hinchcliffe at last year’s Brazilian GP first made Fox aware that Buxton could be available to front its new coverage When he then subsequently met Fox executives to discuss as possible link-up did the media giant have to sell itself to Buxton Buxton joins former IndyCar drivers James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell in the commentary booth what I enjoyed [about it] and how I go about it as well “[For me] it’s always been about that on-screen relationship making the folks at home feel a part of that Made them feel like you’re just sitting down at the pub with your mates and having a chat about racing that it’s there’s not this sort of ‘them and us.’ what the broadcast schedule was going to be like and massive things like every race being in one place on network TV for the first time That’s absolutely huge if we’re going to grow the sport to where I think it deserves to be When new fans think about tuning in for the first time they’re going to know exactly where to find it.” Buxton has previously been involved with both Fox and NBC in covering both IndyCar and F1 giving him a good knowledge of who the right people to hire in American motor sport broadcasting He has also been at the centre of Liberty’s transformation of F1 not just through its Netflix collaboration but also how it has utilised digital media to expand the brand He believes he sees similarities in terms of how Fox wants to connect with fans Commentator says thrill of IndyCar is unrivalled “When I knew who they were bringing in behind the scenes the experience that they had going back decades in racing and in broadcast they’re really bringing some of the most talented producers and directors into the mix to make this this work,” he emphasises both in terms of longevity and finance to push this thing and then really being open to some of the ideas that I brought to the table [was attractive].” Though Buxton has commentated on-and-off during his F1 TV tenure he last worked as a full-time commentator on the GP2 series over 15 years ago He says the opportunity to do that again was enticing “That was an opportunity that hadn’t been available for a while something which I absolutely loved doing when I when I was able to do,” he says “Fox had seen some of the bits and bobs that I’ve done on F1 TV with commentary when I’ve been filling in for either Ben Edwards or when we had a bit of a rotational thing going on “I love looking at the sport through the lens of history” “I think we were just in line from the first moment of the vision of where IndyCar can and should be in the hearts of the American race fan – and how we go about doing that.” Will he be ready in time for St Petersburg though he is an all-round motor sport fanatic – but even he admits he’s had a uphill task absorbing over 100 years of IndyCar history in just a few months “I’ve spent about a grand on books!” he laughs There’s over 100 years of history to get my head around from AAA through to USAC into ‘The Split’ and then the more recent 20 odd years of IndyCar history to add on to the top of it “I’m never gonna know everything by the time we get to the US but I’ve been absolutely immersing myself in it from the statistics to watching as many races as I can – get myself as well versed as I possibly can be “I love looking at the sport through the lens of history It’s a really good way of being able to compare and contrast and really bring what the modern era of driver and team is doing into full context – looking back to the all-time greats.” Stars like O’Ward “electrify” the sport alongside his former IndyCar driver co-commentators James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell will be able to make a true success of Fox’s IndyCar venture “I just think it’s phenomenal championship,” Buxton says we have a real opportunity to bring this amazing racing to an entire generation of new racing fans – people who have fallen in love with F1 over the last half a decade and can’t get enough of open wheel racing “We have this opportunity to show them something that they’ve never seen before American racers Mario Andretti and Phil Hill have a lot of successes in common McLaren stole the show at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix with a dominant 1-2 finish that left rivals trembling Here are the key takeaways from a pivotal weekend in Formula 1 The Miami Grand Prix weekend was action packed both on and off the track Here's a look at what you may have missed from the event McLaren crushed the opposition in the Miami Grand Prix with Piastri taking his third straight win in a race that looked like Norris's to lose Mark Hughes answers the main questions from the sixth round of the 2025 season A fantastic performance in snowy Derbyshire earned the Seals three points and successive away wins Charlie Caton grabbed a brace while Harrison Burke and Jack Bainbridge both netted one to claim a 4-2 victory which moved Calum McIntyre’s side up to sixth in the National League North Caton had a couple of opportunities in quick succession early on but True Grant was equal to both in the Buxton net Tom Peers then saw a shot deflected over the cross-bar before the hosts went straight up the other end and put their stamp on the contest in the 18th minute A well-worked corner from Connor Kirby found Ethan Fitzhugh who struck the ball with power into the bottom corner and gave debutant Jimmy Storer no chance in between the sticks Fitzhugh grabbed the only goal of the game in the reverse fixture at the Deva Stadium the lead lasted only two minutes this time as Caton drew Chester level from close-range The ball was bundled over the line by the number 10 after a goal-mouth scramble inside the six-yard box It was an end-to-end contest at the Silverlands but it was the hosts who re-took the lead just before the half hour mark A through ball found Tommy Elliott who managed to find space in behind the Seals’ defence before he was brought down by Storer inside the box Niall Smith pointed to the spot and Luke Brennan smashed past the goalkeeper to reinstate Buxton’s advantage It was a very entertaining contest in Derbyshire and Charlie Caton doubled his tally for the afternoon after another penalty was awarded by Smith Liam Ravenhill was penalised inside the box when he was judged to have stopped a pass by Bainbridge with his hand Caton slotted past Grant to draw the scores level once again There was time for one more goal before the interval as Harrison Burke smashed a volley into the net after a dangerous corner delivered by Declan Weeks was flicked on by Ben Pollock before the ball fell to the number three just a few yards out The second half started in the same vein as the first finished an open contest that saw numerous chances for both teams Calum McIntyre’s men continued to dominate and grabbed a fourth goal just before the hour mark It was Bainbridge who finished in excellent fashion past Grant with a low strike before the midfielder jumped into the bank of snow right in front of the ecstatic Chester faithful to celebrate The last 30 minutes was played at a slower pace as Chester controlled the contest in expert fashion and restricted the home side to no clear-cut sights of goal Substitutes were brought on to change the game by John McGrath in the Bucks’ dugout but none had the desired impact against a stubborn back line Both teams reached a stalemate towards the end of the clash and neither keeper had much work to do in the final few moments An important victory has moved the Seals up to sixth ahead of a trip to Leamington on Tuesday night The Iron were looking to continue their recent unbeaten run of nine matches the afternoon when they travelled to Derbyshire to face off with play-off hopefuls and fellow full-time side Buxton FC This was to be the fifth encounter between Scunthorpe and the Bucks across a two-year period and of these previous meetings the Iron had acquired just one point a record they came into the tie looking to abolish In terms of the United team for the day it was to be another change of shape by Iron manager Andy Butler who opted to rest striker Mark Beck leaving recent debutant Chris Wreh to lead the Scunthorpe line on his own In place of Beck came the energetic midfield man Kian Scales who after being placed on the bench for the previous fixture returned to the side with hopes of cementing his starting spot after two weeks out of the side central defender Andrew Boyce was back and available to play from off the bench In the game's early exchanges at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium both sides attempted to test one another with a flurry of early corners that failed to test the respective goalkeepers however managed wake up both defences by calling them into action almost instantly The first chance of the game would fall to the Iron inside the opening 10 minutes when midfielder Joe Rowley dispossessed his opposing number skilfully in the middle of the park after a storming run forward that presented the opportunity for a through ball into the forward run of Cal Roberts Rowley released possession and found Roberts in the area who attempted to wrap the ball around goalkeeper Paul Cooper and into the far corner Roberts failed to connect properly and saw his shot caught by Cooper Following this first chance another opportunity would present itself to Roberts mere minutes later in a similar area It was some clever passing play from United that allowed them to work the ball from one side of the area to the other and it was Wreh who played the final ball into his teammate but when looking to provide the same finish as the previous chance Roberts leaned back and sent his shot soaring over the bar In what was an action packed first-half of football at the highest stadium in English football the Bucks would manage to create a couple of positive chance for themselves as the break approached The majority of opportunities that the hosts had conjured had come through wide man Luke Brennan who was enjoying cutting in off the left flank It was exactly this that gave Buxton their best chance of proceedings when Brennan chopped inside skilfully and opened up the space for a finessed shot As the Irishman’s shot curled towards the top corner it was bravely diverted away for a corner by the head of defender Maxim Kouogun In response to this attack the Iron would mount one of their own courtesy of some exquisite link up between Wreh and Beestin to release Beestin down the left With space to beat his man and fire a cross across the face of goal the winger would do just that with a pinpoint delivery into Roberts at the back post Wide of the goal but a matter of yards out Roberts came steaming onto the ball but could only send the ball crashing into the post and behind for a goal kick On the stroke of half-time Scunthorpe would be made to regret their missed chances as Buxton would take the lead from a questionably awarded set-piece It was a swift ball across the box that would be United’s undoing as somehow the ball evaded all efforts to clear and found Ethan Mann at the back post who rifled the ball into the top corner for 1-0 This would be the half’s last action and after the restart the Iron would go in immediate search of a much-needed equaliser and would come a matter of inches away from finding it early on Scales was playing extremely well on the day and continued this theme with a dart from deep to meet the pass inside from Beestin With the ball under his spell and space to explore Scales drifted into the area and attempted to lash the ball towards goal only for it to fly a whisker wide of the target The Iron were in charge of the encounter during the second period but were still unable to find their worthy equaliser due to the persistent defending on Buxton who continued to battle hard for their lead In the 64th minute Scunthorpe fans would’ve surely thought that they had finally broken through the Buxton flood gates when Roberts went on a surging run down the right After some lovely step overs to work the space for a cross Roberts checked back and drove aa low ball into Scales in the centre who managed to steer his shot goalwards although it drifted marginally wide of Cooper’s near post As often the case the Iron’s substitutes were having a major impact on the game and the replaced front three of Beck Mo Fadera and Carlton Ubaezuonu were mounting the push for an equaliser however the Bucks would come close to a second through one of their own substitutes as striker Faisu Sangare broke into the area and sent his shot rolling past the far post After the fourth official had indicated an astonishing nine minutes of additional time Scunthorpe would finally get their minimum reward of a leveller in the second of these minutes It would be Ubaezuonu to save the Iron as after his initial effort was blocked by his own man but the Irishman pounced on the second with a cunning effort into the roof of the net With the scores level but time to spare the Iron would attempt to push on for the equaliser by mounting a full-scale siege on the Buxton goal Deep in injury time there were countless corners that failed to bear fruit for United due to some expert keeping from Cooper who denied multiple Scunthorpe players with a flurry of saves at the death Following the full-time whistle there was a mix of frustration and relief among Scunthorpe who more than warranted the point they received to keep their unbeaten 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Brennan was met by Johnny Johnston Chorley were left frustrated in their efforts to level the game and left Derbyshire empty-handed In her BBC Radio 4 podcast Young Again, journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Young asks fascinating people what advice they would like to give their younger self. Adam Buxton is a writer, podcaster and comedian. He first found fame with his friend Joe Cornish – together, they made the TV series The Adam And Joe Show and the BBC 6 Music show Adam and Joe. As a solo creator, Adam is the host of The Adam Buxton Podcast. He’s directed music videos for Radiohead and toured his own live show, Bug. He’s also an author, with his second memoir, I Love You, Byeee, out later this year. He talks to Kirsty about falling in love with Joe Cornish, caring for dying parents, and how podcasting got him through grief. Here are six things we learned. Kirsty describes Adam as having a “hand-knitted” quality, which he doesn’t mind at all. He’s always enjoyed making things. “I went to art school,” he says, “and I’ve realised recently that I feel like I am an artist. I never wanted to call myself an artist, because that’s too embarrassing and requires too much hubris. But I do feel like that’s how I want to do things, like an artist. 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Soften your voice… Works every time.” Exclusive: Fan-favourite broadcaster Will Buxton has been a figure synonymous with the hit docu-series I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Drive to Survive star Will Buxton admits he is unsure whether he will continue in his role on the hit Netflix show beyond the new season airing on 7 March F1 broadcaster and journalist Buxton has appeared on the docu-series since the show’s inception in 2019 with his catchy explainers and memorable soundbites endearing him to a new fanbase that has emerged within the sport In recent years, Buxton has worked for F1TV as a presenter but announced a surprise departure last month, as he takes up a new role as lead commentator for Fox’s coverage of IndyCar for the 2025 season. As a result, Buxton will not be a permanent presence in the F1 paddock this year, bringing into question his future on the Netflix series. “To be honest with you, I don’t know,” he told The Independent, when asked whether the latest series, season seven, would be his last on Drive to Survive. “They’ve always been very careful not to show me in situ in the paddock, I’ve always just been a talking head in a room. “So, I guess that could continue [with me] if they wanted to. I actually really hope we can, that would be lovely. “I’m not just going to walk out of the F1 paddock and suddenly not talk to everybody that I have worked with. I’ll be back throughout the year, not on a TV screen with F1, but I’ll be going to some races. “The fun part for me this year, ahead one of the most exciting F1 seasons in a long time, is I get to enjoy this one as a fan. That’s really exciting for me.” Season seven of Drive to Survive, chronicling the events of an entertaining 2024 season, is released on Netflix on Friday 7 March. Buxton, meanwhile, will be narrating proceedings at the first IndyCar race of the season, in St. Peterburg, Florida, this Sunday. Former IndyCar racer and F1 pundit James Hinchcliffe will be alongside him in the commentary box. IndyCar races this year will also be broadcast on Sky Sports F1 in the UK. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies For the fourth episode we have Comedian Adam Buxton songwriter and actress Self Esteem AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor as well as Comedian and actor Tommy Tiernan competing set by Paul Hollywood and new judge Caroline Waldegrave the bakers must make delicious crumpets in the Signature not panic over perfect piping in the Technical and recreate their celebrity hero in pastry for their Showstopper.  The Great Celebrity Bake for Stand Up To Cancer continues Channel 4 on Sunday 6 April 19:40, and on catch-up at Channel4.com of thinking I might actually be quite a talented baker and I made three versions of my showstopper and maybe turn into a professional baker.” But since then it’s been getting away from me in the tent – and that’s an understatement Describe your baking style in one word.Angsty What’s your favourite baked good?Oh blimey… Bread Would you describe yourself as a foodie?I suppose so – a very entry-level foodie I have a slightly fraught relationship with it and some of the most memorable times I’ve had in my life have been having good meals in a lovely setting with nice people One of the saddest times was when I lost my taste and smell after getting Covid and I spent most of 2021 not really being able to taste things I thought back to all those years when I could taste and smell everything so much processed food that had a strong flavour just because it was so loaded with chemicals and sugar I do want to spend the rest of the time I have left eating better food and enjoying it more and being a bit more adventurous and I hope I will bake a little bit more after this experience I realised that I had to start eating a bit better and I also thought that I wanted to see what it would be like to eat much less meat having thought “I couldn’t possibly be vegan or vegetarian it turned out that I liked vegan food very much and that was all thanks to those recipe boxes I really like the actual process of cooking I think it was on the Off Menu podcast.Oh yeah There are times when I’m cooking actual proper dishes What’s been your biggest culinary triumph?I don’t know that I’ve had too many absolute triumphs it was just one of the best moments of my life and my wife was looking at me in a different way like “Who’s this guy?” It was wonderful.  What are the strengths and weaknesses you take with you into the tent?Strengths a respect for the kitchen and cleaning as you go (even though that was not much in evidence when I actually started cooking) They kept on coming over and asking me what was going on while things were falling apart And a slight tendency to panic a little bit walking into the tent for the first time?It’s bigger than it looks on telly it really feels like being inside the television And Alison is incredibly friendly and lovely Paul Hollywood is quite convincingly dour at certain points I haven’t seen him for years – we used to bump into each other in the comedy world in the early 2000s and slightly surreal to catch up on camera and talk about our respective experiences of double acts and how that relationship changes over time Your great friend Louis Theroux did the show a few years back Have you asked him for advice?I don’t think I did I have too many competitive rivalries with Louis as it is.  Have you sought tips from anyone else?Yeah who has been a friend of the family out in Norfolk for many years She gave me some invaluable pointers that completely transformed my game most of which I forgot when I was under pressure And my daughter gave me some really good advice when I was practicing something for my first challenge So they were my two most valuable supporters.  Is it an intimidating moment when you look up and see Caroline and Paul studying you?Yes and you just work away and get it all done But I didn’t really anticipate how stressful and distracting that would be I think I thought maybe they would come over once or twice I saw Paul come over and just prod my pastry and I could see by the look on his face that I was in trouble.  How badly do you want to win?I am competitive I wanted to do my idea as well as possible when things don’t turn out the way you wanted.  Describe your baking style in one word.Impatient What’s your favourite baked good?A Cherry Bakewell.  Would you describe yourself as a foodie?Yes Do you cook much in everyday life?When I’ve got time I love to put a reality TV show on my laptop and cook.  What have been your biggest culinary triumphs and disasters?There’s a celeriac fish pie that was very good And I did one of the recipes from The Sopranos Cookbook but I will say my practices for this were awful This experience has really put me through it You have talked in the past about your love of art Does that translate to decorating your bakes?It does a bit but once I knew that you could do different shades of pastry with different egg washes that unlocked a whole thing for me where I was trying to play with shading.  What are the strengths and weaknesses you take with you into the tent                                                                                             My weaknesses are my impatience and I think Paul Hollywood lovingly called me ‘violent’ - with my bake of course I am quite fast and the tent is quite a pressurised space Lots of people describe baking as a soothing Presumably that’s not the case when you’re in the tent?No About 15 years ago I got in touch with the chap who does the illustrations over the internet and asked him to draw me as a Cherry Bakewell so this is all very full circle for me..  walking into that iconic tent for the first time?It was really cool As someone who is used to performing in front of thousands of people have you learned to control your nerves?I’ve not been nervous but I think that was all the caffeine and the adrenaline I tend to get more nervous about going to someone’s barbecue or house party One-on-one social situations make me much more nervous than being on Celebrity Bake Off.  Have you sought advice from anyone ahead of the show?My mate Travis’ nan told me to keep my hands cold and run my pulse points under a cold tap before I did the pastry And I asked for a lot of advice in the tent Paul Hollywood gave me some good advice about egg wash which changed the direction of my design.  but then I used a mixer in the end anyway.  Is it an intimidating moment when you look up and see Caroline and Paul studying you?I would call it more annoying than intimidating I don’t like anyone in the kitchen when I’m cooking you said you were surprised by how competitive you were How badly do you want to win?It’s happened again What would it mean to you to get a Hollywood handshake?I’d love to refuse a Hollywood handshake Like when they give me the knighthood and I refuse Why is SU2C important to you?Cancer is something that will affect almost one in two of us. Research is desperately needed Fundraising is going to save so many lives and went through the treatment really well I’m so lucky that science has evolved the way it has that my dad could get actual cancer and then easily and quickly not have it anymore The more chance of that being the case for people it might be more than cakes I am asked to bake Describe your baking style in one word.Relaxed What’s your favourite baked good?I suppose the one that always goes down well is lemon drizzle cake You said on the podcast Off Menu that you were just waiting to be asked onto Celebrity Bake Off Is it fair to say you were pleased when the call came in?I was absolutely thrilled We’ve watched the programme for years and years and we particularly love the celebrity one as well as raising money for a fantastic cause You also remarked that you find baking a meditative pursuit and the next minute it was five minutes to go I don’t know what had happened in the meantime – I think there was an alien abduction I didn’t know about Would you describe yourself as a foodie?Totally and I think the best evenings are sharing food with friends around a table That is my favourite way to spend an evening What’s been your biggest culinary triumphs and disasters?Disasters: I did try and make a Greek dish called spanakopita It’s a dish of feta and spinach and pastry and it honestly came out like a lump of lard We should have ended up using it as a doorstop and I realised that there are some things you should just buy.  And triumphs?I cook a lot of Indian vegetarian food and I am told that people really love my saag paneer.  What are the strengths and weaknesses you take with you into the tent?My strength is I do enjoy cooking but whenever I watch the incredible creations people come up with on this show I just can’t understand how they make it look so fabulous That’s definitely not a strong point for me Especially when feeding the family – just get it on the table walking into that iconic tent for the first time?It’s really surreal I think the equivalent was when I filmed Doctor Who Oh my God!” Definitely one to tick off the bucket list What’s the worst thing you could be asked to make in the technical?Something like a brandy snap because I’m a bit cackhanded and a bit slapdash delicate work I think I’d be pretty bad at.  [Nathaniel won the It’s a Sin festive special in 2021] His biggest tip was “Relax and enjoy it” and I think that was very good advice And are you enjoying it so far?Now I’ve got the first one over with It was a little nerve-wracking at the beginning And there are so many people around to help if you’re feeling a bit lost.  Is it an intimidating moment when you look up and see Caroline and Paul studying you?Yeah And they caught me at a time when I had to take my proving out and all I could think was “It’s in there too long it’s going to collapse!” All while trying to make small talk That thing about being judged is always a bit scary I didn’t want to look like a complete failure I’d quite like to be complimented on my flavours I’ve had cancer in my family a couple of times so that was another reason wanting to come on what would it mean to you to get a Hollywood handshake?It would be another tick off the bucket list along with going in the Tardis and going to visit Frida Kahlo’s house in Mexico City Describe your baking style in one word.Hurried What’s your favourite baked good?I’m a big fan of rhubarb tart Would you describe yourself as a foodie?No And I tend to talk about it an awful lot.  What have been your biggest culinary triumphs and disasters?The biggest imaginative triumph was a sweet potato and quinoa pie And the biggest disaster was the sweet potato and quinoa pie So your ambition exceeds your ability?Oh totally What kind of stuff do you eat on the road?It’s all focused towards the show when might that run out?” Say I’m going onstage at 8 o’clock but it would be fairly considered – I wouldn’t just eat whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it.  What food do you ask for on your rider?I love mandarin oranges I don’t ask for vodka or tictacs or anything They’re such a sweet little burst of sugar so I have maybe one or two before the start of the first half and then I’d have another one or two in the interval to keep me going So you’re quite literally having a halftime orange?Yes You present the Tommy Tiernan Show in Ireland which sees you interviewing guests with no idea who’s coming on the show Will that come in handy here?I did absolutely no preparation for the baking when you find yourself sitting opposite somebody you follow a line of thought until a more interesting one comes along But I think what’s interesting is the familiarity of pressure I think my central nervous system is addicted to adrenaline you’ll be jumping out of a plane every day?Or even just risk shoplifting Whatever gives you a little buzz during the day and you’d kind of run around a hotel naked or offer to fly the plane or anything like that I do tend to drift towards that feeling you get in dreams I do seem to drift towards those experiences.  What are the strengths and weaknesses you’ll bring with you into the tent?A strength would be not taking it too seriously And a weakness would be my inability to bake – how about that Are you a fan of Bake Off?I don’t watch it that much Even though it was completely out of my comfort zone in terms of the fact that I’m not incredibly familiar with the shaking the hand thing it’s nice to be able to put your shoulder to the wheel and help whenever you can There was a Derry Girls Festive Special in 2019 Did you speak to any of the gang who took part in it The only preparing I did was fly to England it’s not as big a deal as it is for some?I don’t watch it as often as my wife and kids do Maybe you’re coming in a bit more breezily than the people who are really struck by it The only time I’ve ever been really struck by where I was was when I was in an episode of Father Ted Being in the sitting room on Craggy Island that’s where Mrs Doyle goes in and out.” For this I don’t need to be more nervous than I am.  Do you feel a little bit more pressure because your wife and kids are fans of the show?They keep encouraging me to be awful They’re quite happy to sit there and laugh at you?Yeah I’m not flying the flag for the family or the nation Any my wife seems quite pleased that my ineptitude will finally be seen at an international level So they can see what she has to put up with What’s the worst thing you could be asked to make in the technical?Oh Jesus Anything to do with folding sponges or designing swirls My idea of a technical now would be where to place fruit on a slice of bread I’m hoping my ineptitude isn’t offensive to fans of the show Is it an intimidating moment when you look up and see Caroline and Paul studying you?No what was incredible was seeing what the other three guests were baking I was really blown away by their imagination and skill And it was a bit weird when Paul and Caroline came down to 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Buxton International Festival (BIF) to put together an agreement for its freelance players The agreement details how musicians who are engaged directly by the festival will work as well as the minimum fees they will be paid says: “The creation of the Buxton International Festival Orchestra and the agreement with the MU which is now incorporated into the suite of collective agreements that employers and engagers have with us is an exciting and most welcome development for the Festival the MU and the musicians that will perform in Buxton’ "The launch of a festival orchestra marks a new and exciting chapter for Buxton International Festival” comments Michael Williams “Working alongside our colleagues in the Musicians Union this initiative enhances our ability to support UK freelance musicians while further enhancing the quality of our world-class opera productions.” View the new agreement Over 11,000 MU members are live performing musicians Whether you are playing at music festivals performing at events or busking in the streets – MU membership is essential for your protection and career progression Explore all membership benefits Our new partnership with Clermont Hotels means MU members can book discounted hotel rooms at various locations in London uses recent campaigning at Welsh National Opera as a case study to explore how empowering orchestral musicians in the workplace can drive change — serving as a practical introduction to workplace activism in the sector Musicians in the Welsh National Opera (WNO) orchestra vote to accept a new agreement following a year of tough negotiations and months of high-profile campaigning to protect Wales’ largest arts organisation Northern Ballet management continues to use non-union contracts for some performances members of the Welsh National Opera (WNO) orchestra took to the stage on opening night of Peter Grimes on Saturday 5 April to address the audience about the need for better funding Everything you need to know about Nestlé is here: brands Learn about Nestlé’s brands and what we’re doing to make our products tastier and healthier Whether you have years of work experience or you just graduated there's a job opportunity for you at Nestlé statements and other multi-media content about Nestlé Nestlé Waters Buxton welcomes Jon Pearce MP visited the Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages bottling site in Buxton for the first time since his appointment in 2024 Mr Pearce was hosted at the site by Hannah Phillips who was recently appointed as Managing Director for the business in the UK The visit included a guided tour of the site where Buxton natural mineral water and Nestlé Pure Life spring water are bottled at source Mr Pearce had the opportunity to talk to factory employees and learn more about the work the company is doing across responsible water stewardship as well as supporting the local community Operating in the heart of the Peak District more than 200 employees make up the Waters & Premium Beverages site in Buxton with 63 per cent of employees living locally Factory Manager of the Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages site in Buxton said: “It was a pleasure to welcome Mr Pearce to the Buxton site The visit was a great opportunity to highlight how we are investing in people and building competency through a number of initiatives including apprentice and graduate programmes  We proudly showed Mr Pearce around our state-of-the-art bottling plant and automated distribution centre  We are passionate at Buxton to build inclusive and diverse teams focused on delighting our consumers so they can enjoy our products all over the UK.” Nestlé aims to halve its carbon emissions by 2030 and good water stewardship is supporting this journey the Buxton site achieved the Alliance for Water Stewardship certification at the highest available recognising the site’s dedication to responsible water management and collaboration on shared needs of the water catchment area the site was recertified at platinum level Managing Director of Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK added: “Our team in Buxton work hard to invest time and resources into this area and it was a pleasure to showcase this to Mr Pearce This includes working with local organisations and re-route the River Ecclesbourne back to its original channel to promote biodiversity Working with the Moors for the Future Partnership we’ve supported enhancing Combs Moss peatland to slow the flow of water from the moor and help mitigate the risk of flooding downstream These are really great examples of the work we’re doing to help achieve a positive water impact where we operate.” said: “I drive past the site every week so it was great to actually go inside Nestlé is such an important local employer - being the custodians of our great Buxton water Visiting the plant gives you a whole new perspective on the scale and precision that goes into producing something we often take for granted It was fascinating to see the technology at work and hearing directly from the staff about their roles and experiences Their focus on local employment and their support for apprenticeships and graduate programmes is really welcome It was also great to hear about their commitment to the local community and to conserving water through projects like the collaboration with Moors for the Future Partnership on Combs Moss.” Member of Parliament for High Peak; Hannah Phillips Let us know your concerns Across the globe, Nestlé are here to help answer your queries We unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone