Glossop Chronicle

One of Glossop’s most recognisable buildings is about to begin an exciting new chapter.

Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity has been named one of just seven national winners of The Great Community Refresh, a UK-wide competition run by iconic sweet maker Swizzels to celebrate 70 years of its well-loved Refreshers brand.

Parking in Borough Council car parks will be free again this year this December as High Peak residents and businesses prepare for, and celebrate, the festive season.

A Hadfield resident has launched his own brand of locally produced honey - and business is already off to a sweet start. 

Whitfield Together has scooped first prize in this year’s Crompton & Woodcock Awards, which recognise exceptional community groups based in the High Peak.

Glossop Old Band has announced the death of one of its most cherished and longest-serving members, Hugh Cant, who dedicated more than six decades of his life to the band.

Derbyshire’s first public book vending machine will be unveiled inside the transformed Glossop Market Hall this month.

Old Glossop Cricket Club (OGCC) is opening its doors this Christmas hosting a number of festive stalls at the recently renamed 'Glossop Glass & Glazing Cricket Ground' on Manor Park Road.

At just 22, Jade Irving has already carved out a remarkable path in the world of skincare.

Glossop will once again enjoy a full timetable of festivities, as the town prepares for its big Christmas Lights Switch-On in Norfolk Square

A beautiful new Bar & Brasserie called 'BANK' is set to open this Friday in one of Glossop’s most recognisable buildings, the former NatWest Bank on the High Street.

Glossop Mountain Rescue Team is striking a new chord with its festive fundraising this year, thanks to the generosity of a local craftsman.

After over a year away from the ring, High Peak boxer Jack Massey will return to action this weekend as he takes on Argentina’s Ivan Gabriel Garcia in Derby. 

Tameside Hospital has officially opened its newly refurbished MRI scanner suite following a 16-week transformation designed to make scans more comfortable, inclusive and child-friendly.

Hollingworth Primary School is inviting families and local residents to step into the festive season as it hosts its Christmas Fair on Monday 1st December, starting at 3.20pm.

A review is taking place as to whether child sexual offence cases or reports in Derbyshire could be linked to the national grooming gangs inquiry.

The government has confirmed the creation of a new annual National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, delivering on a long-standing promise to formally recognise those whose lives have been devastated by terrorist attacks.

Glossop’s Queen of Speed Alisha Palmowski rounded off her F1 Academy season in style over the weekend, sealing her fifth podium of the campaign in Race 2 in Las Vegas. 

A High Peak charity that delivers services in Glossop, Gamesley and across the borough has won one of the country’s most prestigious charity awards.

Glossop motorsport star Alisha Palmowski is preparing for her final test of this year’s F1 Academy season.

Families from Gamesley were treated to a memorable day out in Blackpool on Saturday, courtesy of the G52 Community Group. 

The ‘VictoriARTS 25’ exhibition marked the fifth major art showcase organised by the Friends of Victoria Hall in just three years.

Old Glossop residents rolled up their sleeves once again this weekend in a heartening display of community spirit.

PCrefurb, a charity dedicated to tackling digital exclusion across Derbyshire and Tameside, have celebrated another year of life-changing work at its Autumn Review.

Derbyshire County Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukrainian refugees by allocating £2.16 million in government funding to district and borough councils across the county.

Parking in Borough Council car parks will be free again this year this December as High Peak residents and businesses prepare for and celebrate the festive season. 

A local opticians has unveiled a £70,000 refurbishment, providing a whole new look designed to enhance the overall customer experience. 

Concerns have been raised this week about the state of Tameside Hospital’s Accident & Emergency department, with families describing scenes of overcrowding, unsafe conditions and serious lapses in cleanliness, despite the unit having undergone refurbishment last year.

Roughfields, one of Hadfield and Padfield’s most cherished pockets of nature, is set to become the canvas for a spectacular new wildlife mural.

A new alternative education provision has opened in Glossop to support young people aged 11–16 who are struggling to thrive in mainstream education or have been permanently excluded. 

Reform UK is marking six months since its local election wins in May - but critics say there’s little to celebrate, accusing the party of failing to deliver on its pledges.

Hadfield Nursery School is celebrating both its proud past and an exciting future.

'Act Like Your House is On Fire' is the message members of High Peak Green New Deal would like to convey to Keir Starmer and other world leaders as the COP30 Climate Summit takes place in Brazil. 

Visitors to Stalybridge Library later this month will have the chance to meet illustrator Gordon Hutson, who will be hosting a one-day stall on Saturday, November 22 to showcase and sell his distinctive artwork.

Glossop Manchester City Supporters Club have made a generous donation to a fantastic local cause. 

Glossop Peace Group members laid wreaths of white poppies at War Memorials in Hadfield and Glossop during this year’s Remembrance Sunday services.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded £14.4 million through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) to support a major sustainability project aimed at cutting carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency across its estate.

There was applause all round as the winners of Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust’s annual staff awards were announced on Friday 7 November.

After years of hard work, dedication and community spirit, local charity Padfield Community Spaces (PCS) is delighted to announce their successful purchase of Temple Street Field.

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.