Glossop Chronicle

Elf the Musical brings festive cheer to New Mills - “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!

A martial arts club in Glossop are celebrating yet another successful year at the WKC (World Karate & Kickboxing Commission) World Championships. 

More than 100 pairs of shoes for tiny and teenage feet have formed an emotive protest outside a Derbyshire council HQ to highlight years of failure over special educational support.

Reform UK has reshuffled its cabinet members for education following the resignation of one councillor for “personal reasons”. 

A Derbyshire mum’s petition calling for children to be allowed 10 days off school during term time without being fined has been rejected by the Government.

Motorists across Glossop were left fuming on Monday, October 27, after an unauthorised road closure at Back Moor caused widespread traffic chaos during the morning rush hour.

A new youth-led initiative from Adaptive Gaming Youth & Community CIC is empowering students at St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy.

Glossop-born British judoka Eric Ham will make his first competitive appearance in two years this weekend (1 November 2025) at the Gold Coast Oceania Open, marking his return from a life-threatening spinal injury that almost ended his elite judo career.  

A Glossop resident has been recognised for her outstanding commitment to football at the Derbyshire County FA Grassroots Awards. 

Derbyshire County Council has argued that the authority is in a better place financially than it has been for several years since the new Reform UK administration was elected nearly six months ago

Commuters could face major disruption which could interrupt festive travel in Greater Manchester next month as almost 320 tram drivers are being balloted over working conditions and fears around fatigue.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is all aboard for flavour this season, rolling out its new seasonal First-Class menus packed with hearty, locally-inspired dishes and suggested wine pairings – and there’s even a toast to 200 years of railway heritage.

National Highways has apologised following unexpected chaos this morning for motorists.

More disruption to Aer Lingus flights departing and arriving at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 as cabin crew expected to walk out on more days.

The founder of Mummy’s Star, the UK and Ireland’s only charity dedicated to supporting women and families facing cancer during pregnancy, and post-natally, has been awarded an honorary MBE.

Jack Badger Ltd, a traditional joinery company based in Old Glossop, has been selected to appear in an international advertising campaign for Google Workspace. 

Derbyshire County Council cabinet members have agreed to pump £900,000 into a project to improve digital connectivity in communities where broadband speeds are lowest.

Mettrick’s Butchers of Glossop have once again proven they’re at the top of their craft - winning “Best Game Product” in the prestigious National Craft Butchers Awards 2025. 

Derbyshire residents, could see better jobs, more affordable homes and stronger, fairer communities through a bold, new, 10-year growth plan.

A Glossop-based stonemasonry company is hoping to help communities across the High Peak restore and preserve their war memorials.

The Cinnamon Trust, the national charity that helps elderly and terminally ill people care for their pets, is appealing for volunteers to lend a hand (and a lead!). 

Community groups across Derbyshire are being offered free financial support to help tackle fuel poverty and keep residents warm this winter, thanks to National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED).

Pupils from Broadbottom CE Primary School and Mottram CE Primary School have teamed up with Mottram Parish Church to make a meaningful difference in their community, donating over 260kg of food to Tameside South Foodbank.

The highly anticipated line-up for Glossop Market Hall continues to grow, and we are pleased to announce three more stellar independent businesses set to join the newly restored venue this November. 

Bowl cancer survivor Sam Pescott is taking part in the charity’s Walkies Together challenge by walking 44 miles with her adopted dog Podrick throughout October.

Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has crowned the 2025 winner of its much-loved annual ‘Pub Factor’ singing competition.

Exceptional community groups based in the High Peak are being invited to throw their hats in the ring for the Crompton & Woodcock Awards 2025.

An iconic Glossop band has reunited to honour their late friend and fellow musician, raising more than £1,000 for Cancer Research UK. 

On a Thursday night at Bradbury Community House in Glossop, a group of men sit quietly in a circle. There’s no small talk about football, no pints in hand, just an orange ball being passed from one person to the next. Whoever holds it has the floor. They speak, and the rest listen.

Athletes from a martial arts club in Glossop are set to represent their country at the upcoming World Championships. 

Two familiar Tameside names are behind Channel 5’s next big period drama, The Forsytes, a sweeping new reimagining of John Galsworthy’s Forsyte Saga that promises scandal, romance, and family intrigue set against the backdrop of Victorian England.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers will begin strike action over pay tomorrow, Unite, the UK’s leading union, has announced.

Tameside Hospital staff, patients, and members of the local community came together on Wednesday 15 October to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week with a touching Wave of Light ceremony.

Utility works scheduled to take place along the A57 at Mottram Moor this weekend (18th-20th October 2025) have been postponed.

Disruption to Aer Lingus flights at Manchester Airport expected later this month as 130 cabin crew workers have voted to strike.

Headway - the brain injury association, are looking for volunteers in Glossop.

Nearly 134,000 vehicles have now registered to use the Derbyshire County Council household waste recycling centres.

Glorious autumn sunshine greeted riders for this year’s Snake Pass Hill Climb, organised by Glossop Kinder Velo Cycling Club.

Glossop Tennis Club has taken a major step towards a greener, more sustainable future.

Motorists are preparing for another weekend of traffic delays as essential utility diversion work continues on Mottram Moor, as part of the ongoing A57 Link Road Scheme.

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.