Glossop Chronicle

After three years of tireless fundraising, St Andrew’s CofE Junior School has proudly opened its brand-new mental health and wellbeing ‘MACAWS Garden’ - a peaceful sanctuary designed to help support pupils emotionally.

Reform has refused to pledge to install sprinklers in all Derbyshire schools, as new figures show there are nine in the county without them.

Mottram Community Centre is facing an uncertain future, as a shortage of trustees and regular users threatens to close its doors for good.

The two hours free parking in Tameside Council run car parks will start on Monday 9th June.

A Hadfield man living with advanced Stage 4 prostate cancer has launched a remarkable campaign to raise awareness, funds, and hope - one dog walk at a time. 

Glossop-based darts star Nathan Aspinall added another piece of silverware to his collection over the weekend, picking up the European Darts Open trophy in Leverkusen. 

The Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer Recognition Awards nominations are now open.

Derby City Council has confirmed a two-year investigation into the conduct of a councillor and the now-leader of Derbyshire County Council cost more than £7,300 of taxpayers’ money.

Primary school students across the High Peak have been recognised for their creativity, innovation and commitment to the environment in the first ever 'Upcycling Challenge'.

Dedicate a flower in memory of someone you love to support local hospice care. 

Reform has scrapped Derbyshire’s committee on climate change, biodiversity and carbon reduction, with fears this will directly impact flood prevention.

Glossopdale School and Sixth Form Headteacher, Ms Kate Smith, recently welcomed us to the school to chat about her reflections on her first term. 

This Volunteers’ Week (2–6 June), the Dogs Trust is celebrating the incredible contributions of its 3,800 volunteers across 22 rehoming centres.  At Dogs Trust Manchester, special recognition is going to Jeff, one of the charity’s oldest volunteers, for his unwavering dedication and support. 

Derbyshire County Council has gathered more than £960,000 in fines from parents whose children have missed school, with penalties tripling and dozens taken to court.

Hadfield Infants School have brought music and creativity to the classroom with a vibrant themed week.

A Glossop-based psychotherapist is using his experience of personal loss to support others this Father’s Day. 

Nathan Aspinall says it would "mean everything" if he was to be crowned the 2025 Premier League Darts champion, five years on from his heartbreaking defeat in the 2020 final.

After a decade of dedication, determination, and dogged fundraising, the Friends of Hadfield Hall are finally celebrating a major milestone.

On the edge of Greater Manchester people have been crying out for a bypass to solve their traffic problems. 60 years on, work has officially started.

Work on a new Greater Manchester bypass – 60 years in the making – has started.

"Don't just blame visitors for Peak District Wildfires."

Residents in Old Glossop are eagerly awaiting the return of a very special summer visitor.

Over eighty golfers in Buxton are celebrating after raising over seven thousand pounds for the Blythe House Hospice.

High Peak Borough Council has welcomed a new Mayor following its Annual Meeting, with Councillor Dom Elliott-Starkey officially taking on the ceremonial role for the 2025–2026 term. 

Work to tackle knife crime in Derbyshire is in the spotlight this week as part of a national knife crime campaign (May 19-23). 

The leading Reform cabinet on Derbyshire County Council has been revealed with specific roles for “Government efficiency”, potholes and special educational needs.

To celebrate National Numeracy Day, darting sensation Nathan Aspinall paid a visit to Hadfield Infant School as part of the Bullseye Maths initiative. 

Athletes from a martial arts club in Glossop are set to represent their country at the upcoming World Championships.  

National Rescue a Dog Day was on the 20th of May.

Two local secondary schools – Fairfield High School for Girls and Longdendale High School – are celebrating after their student teams were selected to represent the North West in the UK finals of the Young Green Briton Challenge, a national competition that empowers young people to tackle climate and sustainability issues through innovation and enterprise.

High Peak MP Jon Pearce is backing a campaign that calls for better paternity leave.

The festival will take place in the scenic town of New Mills, bringing live entertainment and food for all.

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

Whether you enjoy a challenging hike or a casual stroll, the High Peak caters to a diverse range of preferences.

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.