Glossop Chronicle
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“Don’t fall foul of rogue roofers,” trading standards say
Derbyshire's trading standards team has issued a warning after nearly half of doorstep crimes reported to them last year involved roofing work.
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Investigation concludes after High Peak factory blaze
A joint investigation between Derbyshire Police and the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service into a fire in a High Peak factory has concluded.
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High Peak golfer to take on the world's best
A High Peak golfer has earned a spot at one of the most prestigious tournaments on the planet.
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Council managing director sets sights on Tameside
Derbyshire County Council managing director Emma Alexander has been recommended for a senior role a Tameside Council.
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"Stop Loan Sharks" event to protect your money
Derbyshire County Council have announced they will be holding a "Stop Loan Sharks" event to teach people in the community how to better protect their money.
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Thieves target Glossop Community Allotments, leaving vulnerable groups without vital tools
Glossop Community Allotments was left reeling after a devastating break-in last Wednesday evening, July 2nd. Thieves ransacked the site, making off with every valuable item they could find including essential power hand tools and even the group’s Bluetooth speaker used for playing music.
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No holds carred at classic show
Dozens of older models were driven into Broadbottom on Saturday for a full weekend featuring music, entertainment, and a judging panel - hosted by the High Peak Classic Car Group.
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United legends set to visit Glossop
A group of Manchester United legends will descend on Glossop this Saturday as a team of stars are set to take on Glossop North End at the Asgard Engineering Stadium.
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Darts legend visits Glossop
Darts world number six Nathan Aspinall paid a visit to Hadfield Infant School last week for a darts and quiz night.
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Tameside and Glossop NHS Trust among lowest for negligence claims
A recent report has found Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Trust has one of the lowest rates of medical negligence claims in England.
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Manor Park bowled over by school kids
Local park users were bowled over last week when roughly 50 children from local primary schools descended on Manor Park Bowling Club to take part in the second annual Crown Green Bowling Festival.
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High Peak MP launches petition to ban local sale of disposable barbecues
High Peak MP Jon Pearce has launched a petition calling to ban the sale of disposable barbecues across the High Peak.
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Tragedy as hiker dies after fall from Peak District waterfall
A walker has died after falling down a waterfall in the Peak District.
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M60 closed for a second day after horror eight-vehicle smash
Drivers are being warned to expect a second day of closures and delays across the M60 after an eight-vehicle crash yesterday (7th July).
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Cash-strapped Derbyshire council’s efficiency chief says authority is ‘not out of the woods’ after two difficult years
Cash-strapped Derbyshire County Council’s efficiency chief has told how the authority’s final report for the 2024-25 financial year is ‘generally favourable’, but the council is ‘not out of the woods’ after two difficult years, and there is still a lot of work to be done.
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Chaos as M60 is shut off in both directions
The M60 has been closed off in both directions between the Junction 25 Bredbury Interchange (Bredbury A560) and the Junction 1 Pyramid Roundabout (Stockport (Cen), A5145).
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New Mills Festival taking shape
Organisers from this year's New Mills Festival have put out a call for volunteers, businesses, and creatives looking to take part in this year's event.
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Bomb scare in Charlesworth
A bomb disposal team was called out to a village near Glossop on Thursday (3rd July) after the discovery of two unexploded shells in the area.
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Derbyshire business fined for supply of illicit vapes in Glossop
The successful prosecution was brought by Derbyshire County Council's Trading Standards Team following an investigation.
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Calling all those who remember Woodheys Restaurant
Your voice could be part of preserving a piece of this very special restaurant’s past.
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Opened minds and open gardens
Glossop was recently invited to step back in time, as the gardens of a historic house on Slatelands Road were opened to the public.
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Dispersal Order Issued in Glossop
A Dispersal Order has been issued ahead of Glossop Carnival to curb youth anti-social behaviour.
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A different mountain to climb
When Dave Palmer set out for a weekend in the Welsh mountains, he was enjoying a lifelong passion. But what began as a light-hearted adventure sadly turned into a tragic life-altering event.
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One Derbyshire, two councils: have your say
People across Derbyshire are being asked to have their say on how local council services are delivered in the future, as part of the biggest change to local government in 50 years.
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Local martial arts club have a new champion
A local martial arts club are celebrating success in a regional competition.
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Reform's decision on local government reorganisation
Reform UK are to back a two-council north/south Derbyshire local government reshuffle, in a step away from their Conservative predecessors and national leader Nigel Farage.
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Community orchard planted by schoolchildren vandalised
Supporters of Save Roughfields were recently devasted to find their newly planted community orchard has been vandalised.
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Derbyshire e-scooter crackdown
Derbyshire Constabulary have seized a further 33 e-scooters as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal use across the county.
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Glossop football club commemorated
A new blue plaque is being unveiled in Glossop.
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"We've lost everything"
Businesses forced to close to make way for new housing development.
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Hadfield Infant School to host darts night with a special guest
Darts fans in Glossop will have the chance to meet one of their local heroes next week.
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Young footballers flock to Glossop
Glossop North End Community Club recently hosted its largest football festivals to date, welcoming teams from across the High Peak and Greater Manchester to the Glossop Community Sports Hub and The Ellen White Pitch for two unforgettable weekends of grassroots football.
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Could you be the one for Maggie? RSPCA’s gentle lurcher mum seeks a loving home
Meet Maggie the beautiful, gentle lurcher mum who has touched the hearts of staff at the RSPCA Tameside and Glossop branch.
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Adult Education Centres to close in Derbyshire
The potential closure of adult training centres across Derbyshire could “strangle communities” and “hamper growth”, it is feared.
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High Peak MP's response to historic bill
Jon Pearce MP has released a statement following the historic news that MPs have approved The Terminally Ill Adults Bill.
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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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Take a walk on the wild side in the high Peak this Spring
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.