Glossop Chronicle
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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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Full line-up announced: One World Festival, New Mills
New Mills' favourite summer event, One World Festival, announces the full line-up with numerous live music acts, ranging from pop to indie rock and DJ sets.
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Council adopts Order to help prevent wildfires
Lighting fires, barbecues, fireworks and sky lanterns will be banned at high-risk locations across the High Peak, after High Peak Borough Council approved the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order.
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High Peak Borough Council announce new mowing regime
The Council is formalising the changes they have made to their mowing regime over the past couple of years.
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‘I’ve been suffering for 20 years’: A new hope for women silently struggling with urinary incontinence
For nearly 20 years, Liza, a mother of one from Derbyshire, lived with a secret that impacted every part of her daily life: urinary incontinence. Once confident and outgoing, she found herself constantly scanning for the nearest toilet, avoiding exercise classes, and turning down social invitations for fear of leaking.
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Derbyshire NHS budgets to be slashed
More than 550 Derbyshire NHS staff could lose their jobs in a bid to cut budgets by more than £180 million.
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High Peak MP welcomes Comprehensive Spending Review
Jon Pearce has welcomed the Comprehensive Spending Review saying it will put more money in the back pockets of High Peak residents.
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Police appeal for missing Glossop man
Derbyshire Constabulary are appealing for help to find David, who is missing from Glossop.
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Nine year old Brownie 'Speaking out' on speeding
A 9-year-old Brownie living on Sheffield Road in Glossop, has launched a heartfelt petition calling on Derbyshire County Council to urgently introduce traffic calming measures to protect her community.
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Glossop gymnasts excel
A group of gymnasts from Glossop are celebrating success in a regional competition.
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Help needed for town's 'busiest day'
Extra funding and volunteers are urgently needed for what is expected to be Buxton’s busiest day of the year.
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Northern Rail has ‘no plans’ to replace fax machines
Andy Burnham has slammed Northern Rail after an FOI revealed the firm has ‘no plans’ to replace fax machines with more modern tech.
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HPBC Councillors approve new five-year Housing Strategy
A new Housing Strategy has been approved by High Peak councillors covering the next five years to 2030.
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Public offered a preview of the Market Halls redevelopment
Glossop’s transformed historic halls are set to re-open this summer, but before they do members of the public are being offered the chance of a sneak preview.
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'Marvellous MACAWS' from St Andrews open their new wellbeing garden
After three years of tireless fundraising, St Andrew’s CofE Junior School has proudly opened its brand-new mental health and wellbeing ‘MACAWS Garden’ - a peaceful sanctuary designed to help support pupils emotionally.
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Reform's refusal to pledge sprinkler installation in all Derbyshire schools
Reform has refused to pledge to install sprinklers in all Derbyshire schools, as new figures show there are nine in the county without them.
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Help save our historic hall
Mottram Community Centre is facing an uncertain future, as a shortage of trustees and regular users threatens to close its doors for good.
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Free parking across Tameside to start on Monday
The two hours free parking in Tameside Council run car parks will start on Monday 9th June.
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Hadfield hero and his dog walk to fight cancer
A Hadfield man living with advanced Stage 4 prostate cancer has launched a remarkable campaign to raise awareness, funds, and hope - one dog walk at a time.
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Euro tour triumph
Glossop-based darts star Nathan Aspinall added another piece of silverware to his collection over the weekend, picking up the European Darts Open trophy in Leverkusen.
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Nominate your local hero!
The Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer Recognition Awards nominations are now open.
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Cllr Alan Graves investigation cost revealed
Derby City Council has confirmed a two-year investigation into the conduct of a councillor and the now-leader of Derbyshire County Council cost more than £7,300 of taxpayers’ money.
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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.