Glossop Chronicle

Derbyshire council’s future plans for mineral extraction include a possible reduction in quarrying in the beautiful and scenic Peak District National Park despite objections from some quarry operators.

Police have warned music fans in Glossop to be on their guard after an Oasis fan nearly fell foul of a fake ticket scam.

Children's services in Tameside have been 'too weak for too long'.

Budget cutbacks could see checkups for Derbyshire mothers and babies happen less frequently, only given to those most at risk and being carried out by phone or video.

The event will take place on Saturday 21 September between 12pm and 9pm on Hope Street in Old Glossop where there will be a range of entertainment such as live music, family friendly activities and a selection of local vendors and food and drink stalls. 

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Parents trying to arrange transport for their children with special educational needs are being greeted by a message not to call due to “exceptional demand”.

The Hadfield Community Speed Watch (CSW) Volunteers recorded just three people driving too fast on 30mph Manchester Road, Tintwistle.

Employees at Cemex in Dove Holes are taking part in a five-day cycling challenge that will see them ride between the company’s offices in Stockton-on-Tees to Southampton.

The former Tea on the Green cafe in Chinley has had planning permission accepted to reopen as a bistro wine bar.

Last week, Whitfield community came out in force to celebrate the wells of Whitfield, which was last celebrated in 1995.

A picture co-painted by LS Lowry has sold for ten times its estimate at an auction in Cumbria.

High Peak MP Jon Pearce is the new parliamentary chair of the Labour Friends of Israel (LFI).

The future of a Grade II-listed church in Chapel-en-le-Frith has been secured after High Peak Council approved plans for a three-bedroom holiday let on the site.

This year’s Jingle Bell Jog will return on Sunday December 1, with funds raised going to the Blythe House Hospice in Chapel-en-le-Frith.

The man they call 'Santa Rod' is fighting to save the life of a child who was attacked by a rabid dog.

A community choir is looking for new members ahead of its new term on Monday September 23.

A woman who died after a spell in a care home could have been looked after by her family if effective dementia support had been available, a coroner has said.

Derbyshire County Council has been awarded an extra £3 million to tackle potholes and resurface roads, but it has left a sour taste for some.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester said he is committed to supporting local hospices on his first visit to Willow Wood.  

A group for people experiencing domestic abuse is holding a coffee morning on Thursday September 19 in Ashton.

Snake Pass will be closed this week as engineers install new monitoring equipment on the River Ashop.

A stricken caver’s life was saved in a painstaking 8.5-hour rescue operation on Friday night.

Glossop Mountain Rescue Team rescued a fell runner who ‘experienced a medical episode’ in Hern Clough on Wednesday night.

Concerned residents have a matter of days left to comment on Derbyshire council’s latest money-saving plans that could see the authority ceasing to run a team that supports disabled people’s homes and decommissioning another service which helps poorly people struggling to keep warm. 

People in Glossop have been warned about criminals posing as police officers in the town.

Austerity and the Covid-19 pandemic have taken NHS waiting times back decades, says a Derbyshire health leader who is stepping down after 34 years.

Hundreds of Derbyshire residents affected by Storm Babet may soon be given the opportunity to comment on the findings of a flood report – if the county council agrees to launch a public consultation.

Police say they are continuing to work hard to tackle serious organised crime in Buxton, one year into a campaign to drive out criminal activity and ensure it can’t return.

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has defended his decision to vote in changes to those who qualify for the Winter Fuel Allowance, saying those who don’t need it shouldn’t receive it.

Water tankers have been dotted around Glossop as workers raced to fix a burst water main that has left much of the town without water for more than 24 hours.

A barber shop in Glossop has been refused retrospective planning permission for its illuminated shop signs because they are ‘not in keeping with the humble qualities of the Conservation Area’.

Derbyshire County Council are offering High Peak farmers £250 to help clear snow from rural roads this winter.

In episode 1 of our Mental Health series, Mark Andrews will be joined in the Podcast Studio by Daisy Dixon. Daisy has over 20 years’ experience brokering, fostering and maintaining good relationships with organisations, adults and children.

Eight MPs have reiterated they are ‘incredibly concerned’ about Derbyshire County Council’s proposals to close care homes and elderly day centres after they met with the council leader and stressed the facilities should be improved and retained.

Glossop’s teenage driving sensation Alisha Palmowski put in a solid showing at the penultimate round of the GB4 Championship at Donington Park.

The notorious Woodhead Pass was closed yesterday near the devils elbow turn. 

Longdendale High School is closed after a power cut struck the Spring Street site this morning.

The annual Padfield Coal Race took place along Redgate on Sunday September 8, bringing the community together for another thrilling day of racing and fundraising.

Firefighters from Chapel-en-le-Frith are gearing up for a unique challenge next month to raise money for Children with Cancer UK.

Both our local sides in FA Trophy First Qualifying Round action yesterday came from behind, only to fall in penalty shootouts.

The team at Dogs Trust Manchester are hoping one of their canine residents is about to turn the page and start a new chapter in her life after being found wandering the streets alone.   

For the past 37 years Glossop has been twinned with Bad Vilbel, a spa town near Frankfurt in Germany. 

Disabled people across the High Peak now have the chance to try their hand at driving a pony and carriage for the first time since the millennium.

Glossop cyclist Ben Watson came agonisingly close to a podium position in yesterday’s Men’s C3 time trial, missing out on a Paralympic medal by just 1.55 seconds. 

You can now buy a nuclear bunker in Buxton as it goes up for auction on September 29.

A substantial cannabis farm was found during a police search at an address in Buxton earlier this week.

Glossop North End boss Richard Brodie praised his side’s resilience after keeping a second consecutive clean sheet in Tuesday night’s goalless draw with Cheadle Town.

Padfield's community website calls the village’s big annual sporting event as ‘A short but gruelling challenge’.

New Mills Festival is just around the corner and this year’s jam-packed programme promises to entertain, educate and showcase the arts once again.

The planning application for 51 homes on land at the rear of Cottage Lane has been withdrawn.

Tameside residents are being urged to ‘Know Your Numbers’ during this year’s campaign by Blood Pressure UK.

The Glossop Guild provides enjoyable talks and courses on a wide range of subjects for people in Glossopdale and further afield. Its new autumn programme starts in September.

Children with special educational needs in Derbyshire are being forced to travel long distances to school in order to access the appropriate facilities, a council official has said.

New Mills festival’s much-loved Folk Night returns for a seventh outing on Saturday 14 September. 

Police in Glossop are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man who assaulted two women and another man outside a pizza shop.

Hayfield Road in New Mills could reopen tomorrow (Monday September 2) if its repairs pass final checks from Derbyshire County Council.

Three people, including one with an injured leg, were recovered overnight during a seven-hour operation near Black Clough by Glossop Mountain Rescue Team.

Derbyshire County Council is one of 48 authorities sharing in £6.6 million of funding to run free health checks in workplaces.

Brit pop legends Oasis announced their Oasis Live ‘25 Tour, along with one additional date at Manchester's Heaton Park in July.

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.