Glossop Chronicle
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Hayfield's apple day is back this weekend
It’s ‘all systems go’ for Hayfield’s Apple Day, being held this Saturday, October 12th, 1.00-4.30p.m. at the village primary school on Swallow House Lane.
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High Peak Community Arts receives £10,000 grant
A long-running community arts group is celebrating after winning a £10,000 grant from Northern Rail’s Community Improvement Fund.
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The Puppy Nanny launches tricks for treat event around Glossop
Halloween is still a few weeks away but Nicola, the puppy nanny is already planning the annual Tricks for Treats event.
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Glossopdale says 'goodbye' to Ms McGloin and 'hello' to Ms Smith
Glossopdale School & Sixth Form has appointed a new Headteacher, Kate Smith, who will take up the role on January 1st 2025. This follows the appointment of the current Headteacher, Debbie McGloin, as the Director of Education and School Improvement for True Learning Partnership, the Trust that Glossopdale is part of.
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Five star Hillmen
Glossop North End got back to winning ways in the NWCFL on Saturday with an emphatic 5-1 win at home to Squires Gate.
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Council leisure centres to operate under 'MyActive' brand
The four High Peak leisure centres, including Glossop will be managed and operated by the Borough Council's new health and wellbeing company Alliance Leisure Limited.
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New Director of Public Health Annual Report is a call to action to reduce smoking harms
The latest Director of Public Health Annual Report, published by Derbyshire County Council, focuses on the work being carried out across the county to go further and faster in reducing the harms caused by smoking, to save lives and create a smoke free future for the next generation.
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Appeal for information about man with face covered who approached girl
Police in Chapel-en-le-Frith are asking residents to be vigilant after reports of man with his face covered approaching a young girl.
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New health centre to speed up heart disease and cancer diagnoses
A new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has opened in Denton, with NHS bosses saying diagnosis and treatment for cancer and heart disease “is set to get quicker”.
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M67 to reopen at 5am on Monday after bridge deck demolished
The M67 is set to reopen at 5am on Monday morning after work to remove the deck of St Anne’s Bridge in Denton over the weekend.
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Halloween drag show to celebrate town's first LGBTQ+ night
The Norfolk Arms is set to host Glossop’s first LGBTQ+ night with a Halloween spectacular on Friday October 25.
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High Peak Tory councillors fear fuel poverty for pensioners
Opposition Conservative councillors have failed in their bid to persuade High Peak Borough Council to urge the Government to review its plans to scrap winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners who do not receive pension credit.
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It's back! The McRib returns to McDonald's after nearly a decade
A beloved item is set to return to the menu at McDonald's - the much-missed McRib.
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A main road in Hadfield to shut for road resurfacing works
On 7th October to 25th October, a section of Station Road in Hadfield will be shut for road resurfacing works.
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Tintwisle Brass Band to put on Remembrance Day concert
The event is to be held on Saturday 9th November at Christ Church in Tintwistle, beginning at 2pm.
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Graham celebrates 500th parkrun
Last Saturday marked the ninth anniversary of Glossop parkrun, which saw a fantastic number of runners turn out on a sunny morning at Manor Park.
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Derbyshire council welcomes more views on library service plans after over 1,300 responses
Derbyshire council is urging more people to take part in its public consultation into proposed changes to its library services – which include possible reduced hours – to help save up to £1m after it has already received over 1,300 responses.
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Pub receives one star in food hygiene ratings
A Hadfield pub has been ordered to clean up its act after scoring a single star out of five in its latest food hygiene inspection.
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Major motorway to be closed this weekend for bridge demolition works
The M67 will be closed this weekend with bridge demolition works set to go ahead.
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Glossop Bookfest is back this autumn
This year’s main BookFest event will take place in the Methodist Church, Chapel Street in Glossop, on Saturday 19th October, 1.30-5.00pm.
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England top goal scorer Ellen White opens a pitch named in her honour in Glossop
Ellen White MBE officially opened a pitch named after her at Glossop North End Community Club in honour of the part she played in the Lionesses lifting the UEFA Women’s EURO trophy in 2022.
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Chapel firefighters to walk 95km to raise money for Children with Cancer
A group of fight firefighters from Chapel-en-le-Frith have come together to raise money for the charity Children with Cancer.
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Old Glossop Fete raises over £4,000 for Reuben's Retreat
Following the success of last year’s inaugural Old Glossop Autumn Fete, on Saturday, September 21 Jack Badger, a traditional joinery company based in Old Glossop, hosted the second annual event.
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High Peak MP slams council for boarding up Gamesley Community Centre
High Peak MP Jon Pearce has slammed the decision by Conservative-led Derbyshire County Council (DCC) to close and board up Gamesley Community Centre.
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Centre Stage head to France for an International Dance Competition
On the 4th October, children from Centre Stage Dance Academy in Glossop will travel to France to compete in an International Dance Competition at held at Disneyland, Paris.
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MP steps into fight for Community Centre on eve of 'regressive' closure
High Peak MP Jon Pearce has written to the Leader of Derbyshire County Council (DCC) to protest the imminent closure of Gamesley Community Centre as an “extraordinary and regressive step”.
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Swanky nuclear bunker sells for twice its estimate at auction
A unique post-war nuclear bunker near Peak Dale has sold for £36,000 at auction – twice its original estimate.
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MISSING: Teenager disappears after leaving hospital in 'fragile condition'
A vulnerable teenager from Glossop has gone missing for the second time this week.
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Inside the lair of prolific thief who stole luxury cars while on curfew
A prolific thief has been jailed after stealing £350,000 of luxury cars, all while wearing an electronic tag.
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Domestic abuser found guilty of serious offences
Through brave disclosures from a victim, and an extensive investigation by Rochdale CID, a verbally and physically abusive man has been convicted of several serious offences.
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Office in Buxton lit up for World Alzheimer's Month
Local home care company Home Instead High Peak marked World Alzheimer's Month by lighting up the outside of their office at 95 Buxton Road in purple.
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The complicated future of the Snake Pass
Officials have painted a perilous picture about the future of the infamous Snake Pass route between Manchester and Sheffield through the Derbyshire Peak District.
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Young woman jailed after drink driving and killing her partner
A woman who crashed her car into a shop while more than twice the drink drive limit, killing her partner, has been jailed.
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Gamesley comes together and makes a pledge to keep their community centre open... again
The community of Gamesley have made a plea to local MP Jon Pearce, as well as High Peak Borough Council and Derbyshire County Council.
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Ten years on and still the need for a food bank
For more than a decade, Glossopdale Foodbank has provided a lifeline to many people, who for various reasons have needed to ask for support.
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Glossop terrorist who inspired American mass shooting was failed by council and parents
The case of a Glossop teenager who was jailed for encouraging far-right terrorism identified failings by his family and the local authority, a new report has claimed.
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Derbyshire residents to have their say on council’s Storm Babet flood report
Derbyshire residents affected by Storm Babet will soon be able to comment on a county council flood report after the authority’s Cabinet agreed to launch a consultation.
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Derbyshire officer takes part in transplant games
A Derbyshire police officer has emphasised the importance of talking about organ donation after taking part in the Transplant Games.
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Upcoming full weekend closures on M67
The final phase of demolition works to St Anne’s Road bridge will require two full weekend closures to a section of the M67 this Autumn on 7th October to 11th November 2024.
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Community comes together for the Tintwistle Show
The Tintwistle Show took place last week where there was an array of stalls, entertainment and refreshments, including afternoon tea.
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More than 1,050 runners break fundraising record at Chatsworth
The well-attended 10k run in the grounds of the Chatsworth estate raised a record-breaking £44,500 for hospice care.
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Union and MPs urge Derbyshire council to reconsider proposed care home closures
The UK’s largest union has welcomed support from a significant number of Derbyshire MPs over shared concerns regarding Derbyshire County Council’s proposals to close up to 11 care homes and eight elderly day centres.
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Glossop group the social butterflies raise money for breast cancer
Glossop based group the Social Butterflies held an afternoon cream tea event and raised £820 for breast cancer.
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Friday deadline for half-price school run train tickets
Students across the North of England have until Friday (27 September) to get 50%-off the cost of their commute to school with Northern.
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Hospice on the ball with soccer fund-raiser
An evening of funny stories, memories and fun with well-known footballers past and present will be held in Tameside in aid of Willow Wood Hospice.
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Glossop girls join forces to raise money for local charity
Bella, Millie and Naomi who are in year seven, decided to make bracelets and have a bake sale in order to raise money for the Hummingbird Project that is based in Glossop.
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Derbyshire council calls on Chancellor for more resources as it battles ‘£40m’ budget deficit
One of Derbyshire County Council’s main objectives as it continues its battle to overcome an estimated budget shortfall of around £40m for the current 2024/25 financial year with saving plans and cutbacks is to ensure the authority’s General Reserve of back-up cash does not fall below a £25m level.
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Powsers raise cash for Reuben’s Retreat
Following their annual charity walk, Glossop based Powsers Mountaineering Club presented a cheque to Reuben’s Retreat Fundraising Champion, Lisa Coggin, at the Crown Inn, Glossoplast week. Including gift aid, the Powsers raised over £1,750.
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Yellow and Amber weather warnings in place for Monday
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain that lasts until 23:59pm on Monday September 23 is in place for Tameside and the High Peak.
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Local teams in UK's largest ever mountain rescue training exercise
Members of ten different groups joined forces for 'Peak Diamond’, the UK’s largest ever mountain rescue exercise on the weekend of September 21-22.
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Market Hall reopening in sight after three years of delays
The renovation of Glossop Market Hall is ‘very nearly complete’ after delays pushed its reopening back by three years.
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High Peak bobby back on the beat after Paralympics secondment
A police officer from Buxton’s Safer Neighbourhood Team is back on the beat after helping French police at the Paris Paralympics.
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Weekend football round-up: Hillmen & Millers progress in FA Vase
Glossop North End and New Mills both negotiated tricky away ties to qualify for the First Round proper of the FA Vase.
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Get ready to enjoy fun and games at Rocky Horror Show Halloween celebration
Musical fans will be able to enjoy a Rocky Horror Show themed Halloween celebration.
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Derbyshire council introduces reduced waste centre opening times as part of saving plans
The latest of a series of changes being introduced at Derbyshire council’s household waste recycling centres will soon get underway as part of the authority’s wider money-saving efforts to overcome an estimated budget deficit of around £40m for the 2024/25 financial year.
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Derbyshire council aims to reduce quarrying in the Peak District despite operators’ objections
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.
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Fraud warning after fan nearly buys fake Oasis ticket
Police have warned music fans in Glossop to be on their guard after an Oasis fan nearly fell foul of a fake ticket scam.
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Health visitor consultations to take place by phone or online due to budget cuts
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.
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The Old Glossop Autumn Fete is back this weekend
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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Recorded message tells parents of children arranging transport for children with special needs not to bother calling
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”.
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Just three drivers caught going too fast by volunteers on 30mph Tintwistle road
The Hadfield Community Speed Watch (CSW) Volunteers recorded just three people driving too fast on 30mph Manchester Road, Tintwistle.
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Cemex cyclists raising money in five-day charity ride
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.
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Planning permission granted for Cracken new venue in Chinley
The former Tea on the Green cafe in Chinley has had planning permission accepted to reopen as a bistro wine bar.
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Whitfield comes together for a day of family fun
Last week, Whitfield community came out in force to celebrate the wells of Whitfield, which was last celebrated in 1995.
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Lowry painting fetches 10x its asking price at auction
A picture co-painted by LS Lowry has sold for ten times its estimate at an auction in Cumbria.
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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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Walks to do this spring in the High Peak that cater for everybody
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.