Glossop Chronicle

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.

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.

Derbyshire residents could face a maximum council tax increase to fund a “stark” £8.5 million police force budget gap, which has skyrocketed due to recent Government decisions.

Green’s dry cleaners has been a staple on the high street for 25 years but now due to retirement, Diane, David and Lisa have decided to close the doors for good on Friday 31st January. 

To coincide with National Pothole Day on January 15, Derbyshire County Council (DCC) has announced an extension to a pothole repair trial.

Nominations are open for the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards, with members of the public able to vote for their own People’s Champion.

A High Peak police officer has been presented with an apprenticeship award by the University of Derby.

Illegally parked cars delayed emergency workers reaching a man who had slipped while out hiking on Kinder.

Glossopdale Community Champions' annual event created by The Hummingbird Project and The Bureau, honours and recognises the outstanding contributions of individuals and volunteers within our local community.

Half a million tickets for train journeys across the North of England are up for grabs with 50 per cent off the cost, Northern has announced.

Work on a new bypass that has been in the works for half a century could soon finally start.

Within the first week of January, Glossop Mountain Rescue Team have been called out to six different emergencies across Derbyshire. 

A cruise company has announced charity Reuben's Retreat will be its 2025 charity partner.

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has written an open letter condemning plans to cancel local council elections in the county.

The annual Montane Winter Spine Races started in bright and chilly conditions with the 46-mile ‘sprint’ race from Edale to Hebden Bridge on Saturday.

Collections of green-lidded bins have been suspended in High Peak until Monday January 20 due to the wintry weather conditions.

Part of a footpath in the Goyt Valley has been closed due to the riverbank becoming ‘seriously eroded’ during the recent wintry weather.

Police have told sightseers to ‘find an alternative place to visit’ after double-parked cars forced them into closing the road for the day.

More than 20 drivers face prosecution after parking illegally and causing ‘chaos’ at the top of Winnats Pass on Saturday.

Residents have been warned of further restrictions as work continues on the A57 link road.

A prolific High Peak thief has been banned from his local town centre for almost three years.

Autistic adults in the High Peak are invited to attend information sessions about a new support group due to start in February.

A trans woman has been jailed for violent sexual and physical abuse.

It’s a town with a strong identity and no desire for change, but a major decision could soon shake up the status quo.

Despite the freezing weather, rehearsals for Dick Whittington, New Mills Art Theatre’s Pantomime, are on the right track.

A team of young dancers are crowdfunding to achieve their dream of representing Team England at the upcoming Dance World Cup in Spain.

Police in Glossop are appealing for the owner of. handbag found in the town to come forward.

Andy Burnham ‘would not be opposed’ to a new national inquiry into grooming gangs the day after a Conservative bid to set one up failed.

The boss of Transport of Greater Manchester has asked commuters to be patient after freezing temperatures disrupted bus services in the region.

The upcoming Derbyshire County Council elections in May look set to be postponed for a year to discuss local Government reorganisation which could involve eight councils being scrapped.

Cruise line Virgin Voyages’ UK sales team has announced that Reuben’s Retreat will be its chosen charity partner for 2025.

A pervert has been jailed after being caught with his trousers around his shins in a High Peak library.

The Glossop Mountain Rescue Team joined forces yesterday with the Kinder and Edale Mountain Rescue Team to rescue a casualty who had gotten into difficulty in the snow. 

​​​​​​​With the country facing a number of weather and flood warnings, Dogs Trust has issued its own warning, and is advising owners to keep their dogs away from floods and ice. 

Glossop Manchester City OSC (Official Supporters Club) are hosting the four in a row trophy tour tonight (January 7) at Glossop Cricket Club.

National palliative care and bereavement charity, Sue Ryder, is urging anyone with a New Year’s resolution to give something back, to come on board and help make their local Sue Ryder shop a vibrant and successful part of their community’s shopping scene in 2025.

Glossop has been hit with severe flooding again after high water levels on New Years Eve shook the town.

Derbyshire’s highways chief has accused the Labour Government’s funding announcement of nearly £76m for the county and Nottinghamshire’s road and pothole repairs as ‘smoke and mirrors’ – claiming most of the money simply reflects a usual maintenance grant.

An art trail of festive dogs inspired by Raymond Briggs’s The Snowman book and films has raised more than £60,000 for Blythe House Hospice.

A newsagent has been denied retrospective planning permission for a second time after installing an “incongruous” shop front on a busy high street.

A road closure will disrupt traffic around Tameside Hospital for the next few months, with disabled parking bays being relocated.

Wintry weather has forced the closure of several roads and disrupted public transport around the High Peak and Tameside.

It’s a huge decision to make, and one that would change the identity of its residents forever.

Glossop police have warned owners of Nissan Navara pick-up trucks that thieves have their vehicles in their sights.

Flooding in isolated areas of Glossop on New Year’s Day 2025 caused significant disruption, particularly in the Brookfield area along the A57.

Thirteen new wholetime firefighters including two in Glossop, have celebrated the end of their initial training at a pass out ceremony hosted by Derbyshire’s Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive, Gavin Tomlinson. 

East Midlands mayor Claire Ward has admitted progress to start transforming the region has been difficult due to recruitment challenges – but promised “we are just getting started”.

Due to heavy rainfall on New Year’s Eve, Glossop and surrounding areas including Stockport and Tameside were hit by severe flooding in the early hours of New Year's Day. 

Glossop's fell running community turned out in force on Tuesday (Dec 31) for the annual Wormstones Fell Race.

The sleds will help the team's ability to perform rescues in deep, soft snow.

Tameside and the High Peak will start the new year with a double yellow weather warning for wind and snow.

Police are appealing for information after hotel staff were abused and water fountains damaged during an anti-social behaviour spree.

Tributes have been paid to two former non-League football managers after their deaths over the festive period.

Passengers have been left stranded after yet more cancellations on the Buxton and Glossop railway lines into Manchester Piccadilly today.

Fell Runners Are Old School....That Never Die

Residents of the High Peak are being urged to stay vigilant following a troubling rise in thefts of Nissan Navara vehicles across the area.

Residents were treated to a breath taking natural phenomenon yesterday as a cloud inversion blanketed the valleys

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.