Glossop Chronicle

Glossop is set to make history this summer as the town prepares to host its very first Pride celebration in Norfolk Square.

Blythe House Hospice is inviting people to take part in its Sunflower Memories appeal, offering a meaningful way to remember someone special while supporting hospice care.

Three retired residents with extensive experience in community projects are launching a new initiative aimed at supporting people approaching retirement or already enjoying later life.

An independent Glossop bookshop is celebrating after being awarded a prestigious national grant aimed at inspiring more children to discover a love of reading.

Glossop motorsport star Alisha Palmowski soared to the top of the F1 Academy standings over the weekend with a duo of record-breaking wins in Montreal. 

Young people across Glossop have taken part in a series of knife crime awareness sessions and community safety activities as part of the national campaign - Operation Sceptre, from 18th-24th May. 

A new Community Bookshelf has been launched in Glossop to help raise money for local charities and community groups while encouraging people of all ages to share a love of reading. 

New government measures aimed at easing fuel and operating cost pressures on rural businesses have been welcomed by High Peak MP Jon Pearce. 

Since opening its doors in December 2025, BANK Bar & Brasserie has quickly established itself as one of the most talked about venues in Glossop town centre.

Mottram-based indie Angry Lynx Productions begins a one-week shoot at the village Community Centre on Saturday 23rd May for its first feature.

Derbyshire planners have blocked a caravan site scheme at an equestrian centre which has been providing a base for tenants struggling to find homes.

A long-running newsagents has reportedly entered liquidation, according to a notice displayed in the window on Tuesday 19th May.

Glossopdale Foodbank has received an extraordinary donation of more than 1,000 food and toiletry items from the Glossopdale Freemasons, organised by Paul Lee, the Lodge’s community engagement lead.

Changes to home-to-school transport policies affecting thousands of Derbyshire families are set to be considered by Derbyshire County Council later this week.

A Hadfield primary school is appealing for community support to help fund a new outdoor shelter that would allow children to continue learning in nature throughout the year - whatever the weather.

Glossop mum Katie Jones is fundraising for The Lily Foundation, a small charity supporting families affected by mitochondrial disease, including her 10-year-old son Toby. 

A Glossop business owner has brought the community together for a special charity fundraiser, to help two local children create lasting memories before they gradually lose their sight.

A stretch of the A57 Snake Pass is set to close for more than two weeks next month, as engineers carry out investigations into ongoing landslip problems.

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has been asked whether he still has confidence in Keir Starmer as pressure grows on the Labour leader following recent local election results.

Derbyshire County Council leader Councillor Alan Graves has announced a reshuffle of his Cabinet team, introducing several new faces and changes to a number of portfolio roles. 

High Peak has a new first citizen following the election of a new Mayor for the Borough.

A long-running sinkhole issue at Wren Nest Mill in Glossop is still awaiting full repair works, despite assurances last year that work would begin imminently.