Glossop Chronicle
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Councillor fears Glossop's Market Hall scheme costs may have rocketed with delays
An outspoken opposition councillor fears the cost of High Peak Borough Council’s Glossop Market Hall renovation scheme for the authority and the public purse has greatly increased during on-going delays.
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Local football club secures vital sponsorship
Local football club Glossop North End Community Club have recently secured vital sponsorship from McDonalds.
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Council leader's 'worrying times' warning as he prepares to set tough budget
Derbyshire County Council Leader Barry Lewis has stated it is ‘a worrying time for residents’ after the authority claims it is continuing to face external financial pressures beyond its control as it outlines another tough budget plan for the 2025-26 financial year.
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Appeal to provide a tasty Easter treat for Bunny Hop children
Willow Wood Hospice has appealed for people to donate 8,000 Creme Eggs to children taking part in its annual Bunny Hop.
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Plot holders to foot gravestone repair bills
Dozens of plot holders will need to fork out for repairs to gravestones after a survey found some to be in danger of toppling over.
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New Land Rover for Mountain Rescue team
Glossop mountain rescuers have taken delivery of a vital piece of achievement.
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Could Snake Pass be closed to traffic due to soaring cost of keeping the road open
Fears are increasing that the infamous Snake Pass might be closed to traffic for good as the cost of maintaining the road continues to soar.
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Alisha impresses on Formula Winter Series debut
Alisha Palmowski powered through her debut weekend in the Formula Winter Series despite being beset by technical problems in Portugal.
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Gigabit broadband scheme launch next spring in High Peak
Four public buildings in High Peak will benefit from a £1.2m scheme to bring gigabit broadband to rural parts of Derbyshire.
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Kinky Boots - The Musical
Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe shines in this new production of Kinky Boots at the Palace Theatre in Manchester on Tuesday night.
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Police warn illegally parked drivers: "You will receive a ticket"
Drivers have been warned not to park illegally in High Peak beauty spots after traffic woes once again clogged up the National Park’s roads.
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Weekend football round-up: Osei at the double for Ashton
Ashton United have a nine-point cushion in the Northern Premier League (NPL) play-offs after inching past Ilkeston Town at Hurst Cross on Saturday.
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United legends set to visit Glossop
This July will see Glossop North End host a day to remember, as they take on a Manchester United legends side at the Asgard Engineering Stadium.
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Shared banking hub will replace Lloyds bank when it close next year
The company behind the UK's cashpoint network has announced Glossop will get its own banking hub when the town's branch of Lloyds closes next year.
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That's the way to 'dough' it
A would-be record breaker believes he may have managed to set a new standard for the stacking of donuts.
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Glossop C86 darlings The Bodines return with re-released seven inch of Therese
Glossop's indie pop favourites The Bodines are back under the spotlight as a record company prepares to re-release their most famous single.
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New Mills punk band Blitz's first album back in the racks
A New Mills punk band's legendary first album is to be made available on vinyl once more.
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Thug who slashed car tyre is captured on doorbell footage
A Glossop resident has posted a video from her Ring doorbell of a yob slashing her car tyre.
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Meow-velous Entertainment for All Ages!
A family fun panto is opening at New Mills Arts Theatre this week bringing to life the classic fairytale of ‘Dick Whittington’.
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JON PEARCE'S WEEKLY COLUMN: AI is becoming an everyday tool
The future is here and it has written this column (partly).
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Lloyds to close branch in Glossop town centre
Lloyds has announced it plans to close its Glossop branch on March 6, next year, leaving the town without a bank.
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Four new members welcomed to the board at Willow Wood Hospice
Willow Wood Hospice has warmly welcomed four new members to its Board of Trustees.
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Green campaigners gather local messages on postcards about climate change to be delivered to Keir Starmer
Glossop green camapigners were out in Norfolk Square on Saturday to gather support for their Warm Homes Campaign, and asking shoppers to sign postcards to be sent to Keir Starmer.
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High Peak MP Jon Pearce's weekly column
Too many people in High Peak and across the country are held back by poorly paid, insecure work or poor quality, insecure housing, and sadly for some both.
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Residents left baffled by the prospect of Buxton becoming part of Greater Manchester
Proposals to include High Peak and Glossopdale in Greater Manchester have already sparked dismay among residents but people living in Buxton are just plain confused by the plans.
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Takeaway told go back to drawing board over 'intrusive' shopfront
A takeaway has been refused retrospective planning permission for a new shopfront in a conservation area because it is ‘visually intrusive’.
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Temporary closure for shop illegally selling vapes
A shop accused of selling vapes to under-18s has been forced to close temporarily by South Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court.
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Weekend football round-up: Kattah keeps Droylsden in title race
It was a difficult day for our local non-League football sides, with only Droylsden coming away with three points.
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Toy throwing bully avoids jail after assaulting partner
An abusive bully from the High Peak has avoided jail after a campaign of violence against his ex-partner.
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Assaults on North West Ambulance staff reach a five-year-high as legal expert says “something must be done to tackle abuse”
Staff have been threatened with firearms, knives, clubs and subjected to physical, racial, sexual and homophobic abuse
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Officers catch 125 drink or drug drivers across Derbyshire as part of Operation Limit
More than 120 drink or drug drivers were arrested by officers in Derbyshire during the festive period.
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Storm Eowyn hits with warnings of 60mph winds in region
Police and the fire brigade have warned people to take precautions as Storm Eowyn hits the North West.
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Glossop man who was part of gang which used explosives to steal from ATMs is jailed for nine years
A Glossop man is the final member of a criminal gang who committed burglaries, thefts and attacks at cashpoint machines throughout the north to be locked up.
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Charities across Glossop have just 16 days to apply for share of £100,000 from Vernon Building Society’s Charitable Foundation Fund
Vernon Building Society has £100,000 ready to give away to local charities in Glossop and is urging them to apply before the Friday 7th February deadline.
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Derbyshire police officer sacked for sending inappropriate photos
A Derbyshire police officer has been sacked for sending inappropriate images to a member of the public.
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Bridging the Digital Divide
On Tuesday, I visited Victoria Hall in Glossop to meet the team from PCrefurb who host a monthly digital support session in the Hall, providing digital skills training for people who need help accessing digital services.
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Pupils and staff 'proud of their happy school'
Pupils at a Glossop primary have been described as being 'proud of their happy school' by inspectors.
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Kinder Mountain Rescue Team rescue walkers from Crowden Clough
On Monday evening, two walkers became lost in the dark on the route across the plateau between the downfall and Crowden Clough. To add to their difficulties, they were in an area where they had no mobile signal, they did however manage to send 999 a text via the satellite SOS service.
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YouTube star and train driver raises more than £55,000 for charity
A TransPennine Express driver has raised more than £55,000 for charity by offering a front row seat to train journeys across the north of England and Scotland through his YouTube channel.
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Glossop couple to take on marathon in aid of baby loss charity
Glossop resident Steve Brackenridge and his partner Alexandra are on a mission to raise awareness of the effects of baby loss, after their daughter Penny was tragically stillborn last February.
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Library users encouraged to get ready for system switchover
Derbyshire County Council will introduce the new Library Management System in February. It will replace the current system being used at all libraries across the county.
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All the sporting stars in conversation at Buxton Opera House in 2025
Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre are pleased to be welcoming legends of the sporting world to its stage, who will be in conversation throughout 2025 providing insights and inspiration from their careers.
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Glossop duo take on Gambia with their two Honda motorbikes for charity
This March, Colin Davies and his friend Jake will embark on an 4000-mile journey from their home in Glossop all the way to Gambia, on two motorbikes.
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Office of National Statistics release new data for High Peak house prices
Renters in the High Peak are facing significant rent increases with rents rising by almost £100 a month compared to the previous year.
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New Mills care home resident celebrates her 103rd birthday
After an appeal was made by Watford Care Home in New Mills for the local community to help make a resident's 103rd birthday memorable, over 1500 cards have been sent to her.
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Calling all artists: Spoken word open mic nights to return to Glossop
Glossop Spoken Word Open Mic nights return to Glossop Labour Club Chapel Street on Thursday 6th February at 7.00pm.
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Rings belonging to 90-year-old patient go missing at Tameside Hospital
Police are appealing for information after two rings belonging to a 90-year-old woman went missing in Tameside Hospital.
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Cue queues for commuters on Mottram Moor
Commuters should expect more delays around Mottram Moor this week as work ramps up on construction of the A57 link roads.
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Five-hour rope rescue saves stranded walkers
Volunteers from the Kinder Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) joined a five-hour operation to save a pair of stranded walkers on Wednesday.
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Police condemn Peak District parking pandemonium
Derbyshire police have hit drivers with more fines for ‘illegal and hazardous’ parking around Mam Tor and Winnats Pass.
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Today we remember ‘The King’
Rest In Peace Denis Law
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Kim Collison picks up Spine Race victory
The gruelling Montane Winter Spine Race has reached its conclusion, with British ultrarunner Kim Collison claiming the overall win.
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MISSING: Dove Holes teenager not seen since early hours
Police are asking for the public's help in tracing a High Peak teenager who has gone missing.
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MP Jon Pearce Column: "It is shameful to play politics with the safeguarding of our children from sexual abuse"
It is just six short months since I had the honour of my life being sworn in as the MP for High Peak. It has flown by. But in other ways it feels like a lifetime ago. Despite having never stood for parliament before I thought I knew what I was letting myself in for. I did not.
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Recruitment agency KPJ group is raising money for Glossop Mountain Rescue.
The team will be climbing the Yorkshire three peaks, starting on 1st March.
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New bridge over troubled waters
A popular footpath washed away by the recent storms has been replaced by a new wooden bridge.
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£19M cuts planned for Derbyshire County Council
The leader of Derbyshire County Council says “the cupboards are quite bare” as he outlined £19 million in further cuts in order to keep the authority in control of its own finances.
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Government to support inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Oldham
Oldham council leader Arooj Shah has welcomed a government announcement that it will support a new inquiry into child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the borough.
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Gala ball for Blythe House Hospice's 35th anniversary
A fundraising gala ball in Buxton is set to celebrate 35 years of a local hospice charity, and tables are now available to book.
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Walks to do this spring in the High Peak that cater for everybody
Whether you enjoy a challenging hike or a casual stroll, the High Peak caters to a diverse range of preferences.
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Smash hit musical, Rock Of Ages, comes to New Mills this April
Stockport based NK Theatre Arts head to New Mills Art Theatre for the very first time with their production of Rock Of Ages.
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Have your say on Derbyshire's electoral boundaries
A consultation looking at changing the electoral divisions for Derbyshire County Council is open for comment until 17 July.