Glossop Chronicle

A Glossop dad is taking on an emotional and physical challenge to give back to a charity that supported his family following the heart-breaking loss of his daughter.

Two talented apprentices are flying the flag for the life-changing opportunities being offered by apprenticeship schemes in Glossop.

Old Glossop Cricket Club (OGCC) is marking its 125th Anniversary by launching a second women’s softball cricket team, and is opening its door to potential new players.

The community is invited to enjoy an afternoon of live music and refreshments as Tintwistle Band joins forces with Christ Church Tintwistle for a special Spring Concert.

Students at Glossopdale School and Sixth Form have enjoyed a week filled with celebration and achievement, as the spring term came to a close.

Join Padfield Community Spaces for a unique twist on the traditional music quiz, at their ‘Music from the Movies’ event on Thursday 16th April at 7pm at Padfield Congregational Chapel (SK13 1EX).

A striking new mural created by renowned street artist Deggy has been unveiled at the Glossop office of law firm Davis Blank Furniss.

Glossop-based artist couple Ghislaine & Michael Howard have brought everyday life in the town centre onto the walls of the Indoor Market Hall.

Derbyshire County Council’s controlling Reform UK administration has been accused of ‘gutter politics’ and being ‘spiteful’ after it forced through a vote to significantly cut the Conservative Leader’s allowance.

Jon Pearce MP has hosted a drop-in event in Parliament for Mummy’s Star, the UK’s only charity supporting mums diagnosed with cancer in and around pregnancy.

A peaceful space above the bustle of Glossop town centre is helping people slow down, switch off and discover the importance of wellbeing.  

Children at Padfield Community Primary School have been busy getting into the Easter spirit this week whilst raising money for FOPS (Friends of Padfield School).

Councillor Alan Graves, Leader of Derbyshire County Council, has issued a statement to the Glossop Chronicle about the potential closure of Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Glossopdale Together Alliance is sending a coach to London on Saturday 28th March to take part in the March for Love and Unity against Hate under the banner of “Together We Stand, Divided We Fall."

Manor Park’s new Active Zone has officially opened at a launch day buzzing with activity and energy.

From Flower to Flavour: Glossop creative studio translates floral design into 'The Florist' gin.

A local father has taken on an extraordinary endurance challenge by running 10 marathons in 10 consecutive days in memory of his daughter Molly. 

Two much-loved local charities are joining together to strengthen support across Glossop, Buxton and the wider High Peak. 

As his year as Mayor of High Peak draws to a close, Cllr Dom Starkey is inviting residents to join him to celebrate the year and support his chosen charities.

Derbyshire is set to benefit from a major investment aimed at reducing ‘hidden’ unemployment.

Glossopdale Fairtrade hosted a coffee morning and prize-giving event at Central Methodist Church on Saturday 21st March, to celebrate local children who took part in this year’s Fairtrade competition.

Standing on what was once Roe Cross Road, it’s hard to miss the scale of change taking place in Mottram.

Derbyshire County Council has announced a major investment to help local people recovering from drug and alcohol dependence.

Well-known local charity Reuben’s Retreat has announced a busy programme of fundraising events for the year ahead as work continues towards the final stages of its long-awaited development.

Derbyshire County Council have approved £200,000 worth of grants, to help more people get online and improve their digital skills.

Glossop residents would be forced to travel to Buxton to dispose of their waste if plans to close the town’s recycling centre go ahead, as proposed new rules mean they won't be able to use Tameside sites as an alternative.  

Applications for High Peak Borough Council’s ‘Community Climate Change Fund’ will open in April, offering financial support to local projects aimed at tackling the climate and nature emergency.

Derbyshire County Council has approved its first biodiversity report, setting out steps aimed at protecting wildlife and improving natural habitats across the county. 

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after leaving the road at one of several landslip-damaged sections of the A57 Snake Road on Saturday 14th March.

As his year as Mayor of High Peak draws to a close, the Mayor is inviting residents to join him to look back and celebrate.

A new community theatre company founded by a young High Peak artist is preparing to stage its first major musical production. 

Support staff at Saint Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy in Glossop and St Charles Catholic Voluntary Academy in Hadfield are set to take strike action next week, as part of a dispute over pay cuts and jobs.

A group of determined cyclists are set to take on a 62-mile charity bike ride next month in a heartfelt show of thanks to the neonatal teams who cared for baby Herbie after his premature birth.

Glossop F1 Academy star Alisha Palmowski kicked off her 2026 campaign with a podium, finishing second in Race 2 in Shanghai. 

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has welcomed the £53 million support package announced on Monday by the Prime Minister, to help the most vulnerable households with the price of heating oil.

Sett Valley Kitchen, the home of “Live & Let’s Pie”, has won two prestigious awards at the British Pie Awards.

A restored historic building in the centre of Glossop has officially opened as a new venue for weddings, celebrations and community events.

Pet owners have a brand-new destination for all their pet care needs, as Pets at Home have opened a new combined pet care centre and Vets for Pets veterinary practice.

Gamesley Community Centre was buzzing with conversation and celebration on Friday 6th March as Crossroads Derbyshire hosted an International Women’s Day event.

A major scheme set to transform journeys across the North has reached three significant milestones.

Alan Graves, leader of the Reform-led Derbyshire County Council, recently joined a political petrol station stunt near Buxton, as Reform UK temporarily reduced the price of fuel for motorists.

Glossop’s Gamesley Community Centre is set for a major transformation after being awarded £191,570 from the East Midlands Community Development Fund, delivered by Mayor Claire Ward.

Glossop motorsport star Alisha Palmowski is gearing up for her second season in F1 Academy, which gets underway this weekend in Shanghai.  

Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity has been awarded £24,900 to transform an underused green space at Tameside Hospital into an accessible, biodiverse area designed to support the wellbeing of NHS staff, patients and visitors.

A fundraising gala ball in Buxton is set to celebrate 35 years of a local hospice charity, and tables are now available to book.

Stockport based NK Theatre Arts head to New Mills Art Theatre for the very first time with their production of Rock Of Ages. 

A consultation looking at changing the electoral divisions for Derbyshire County Council is open for comment until 17 July.