Glossop Chronicle
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Sinkhole threatens historic Wren Nest Mill in Glossop
Glossop's historic Wren Nest Mill is facing a significant threat as a large sinkhole has now appeared.
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Failed challenge leaves 50 community groups facing over £1m of Derbyshire council funding cuts
Derbyshire County Council’s controversial Cabinet decision to withdraw over £1m of funding for 50 community groups as part of a budget savings plan is back on track after it has been upheld despite a challenge from opposition councillors.
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Head to Tesco for a catchup with local police officers and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
Officers from the local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Tesco, Wren Nest Road, Glossop tomorrow - Thursday 5th December 2024 at 2-3pm alongside the Community Safety Officer from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.
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Glossop volunteer celebrates a decade of helping rescue dogs find their happy place in their forever homes
A dog lover has topped ten years of volunteering at Dogs Trust Manchester having walked thousands of miles with four-legged friends, cleaned hundreds of kennels and washed thousands of towels and dog beds.
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Tameside and Glossop NHS Trust logs over 1,500 staff absences for mental health issues since 2021
Amidst growing pressures on the NHS as well as government funding cuts, hundreds of NHS staff have had to take absences due to mental health problems.
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Tameside and Glossop NHS staff strike up the band
A group of NHS workers in Tameside & Glossop are striking all the right chords as the first NHS staff brass band.
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Derbyshire council’s controversial decision to sell eight care homes is upheld despite opposition
Opposition councillors’ efforts to force Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet to reconsider its controversial plans to close and sell eight care homes and close five day care centres have been rejected.
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Council recommend to refuse planning application for homes in Gamesley
Plans to build 51 properties including one bedroom flats and two and three bedroom houses in Gamelsey has been recommend to be refused.
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Glossop Mountain Rescue and Father Christmas get ready to visit the streets of Glossop
It's that time of year again where Father Christmas visits Glossop and here are the dates and streets you can see him on:
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Santa fun-run-draisers go the extra mile for Blythe House
More than 500 runners dressed as Santa raised £11,000 for Blythe House Hospice at the annual Jingle Bell Jog in Buxton on Sunday.
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Old Glossop's Christmas Markets bring the festive spirit
Sunday's Old Glossop Christmas Market was a huge success, raising funds for the community, Glossop Mountain Rescue and 3rd Glossop Scouts.
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Leader refuses to resign over scathing report
The man leading Derbyshire’s children’s services for the past seven years has refused to resign following a damning report criticising special educational needs support.
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Recycle your real Christmas trees this winter for Willow Wood
Local residents are being encouraged to recycle their real Christmas trees with Willow Wood Hospice while supporting patient care in the community this festive season.
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Weekend football round-up: Curzon topple table toppers to top table
Curzon Ashton reached the summit of the National League North with a comprehensive 3-0 win at leaders Chorley on Saturday.
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Derbyshire council considers stopping a funding stream for disabled people’s homes
Financially-troubled Derbyshire council is due to decide on whether to cease a discretionary funding stream that supports a council team’s work on adaptations for disabled people’s homes.
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Charlesworth holiday site to stay open all year round
A caravan park has been given permission to open all year round, despite objections from nearby residents.
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Dogs Trust Manchester Celebrates Christmas Jumper Day and Prepares for Festive Fair
Dogs Trust Manchester kicked off the festive season in style this Wednesday with their annual Christmas Jumper Day!
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Dark Peak Young Voices to host open evening this December
Local children’s choir Dark Peak Young Voices is inviting children who enjoy singing for a Christmas Party and Open Evening on Tuesday 10th December at the Victoria Hall, Glossop 6-7pm.
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Glossop resident listed on Diversity Power List
Dr. Shirley Woods-Gallagher of Glossop has been included on the prestigious National Diversity Power List, which celebrates people who push for diversity in their local communities.
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The lineup for Stalyfest has been announced
The festival will take place between 9th May and 10th May at Bowerfold (Stalybridge Celtic) in Stalybridge and has a star studded line up.
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Padfield to host its Christmas Fair this weekend
This weekend, Padfield will see it's very own Christmas Fair.
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Derbyshire waste centres’ new vehicle registration scheme aims to keep costly interlopers out
Derbyshire County Council is introducing a new vehicle Automatic Number Plate Recognition registration scheme for residents at its household waste recycling centres to deter costly interlopers despite an accusation that it is implementing ‘Big Brother’ tactics.
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Glossopdale School students return from Africa trip and here's what they had to say
Children from Glossopdale School returned from a trip to Kenya full of ideas and memories which will last a lifetime.
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Derbyshire’s Chatsworth House says Christmas Market traffic congestion has been monitored after complaints
Derbyshire’s Chatsworth House estate insists traffic congestion during its on-going Christmas Market has been closely monitored with minimal issues reported outside of disruption from road works and a very busy Peak District weekend when its event clashed with other markets.
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Work to find museum new home continues as 'for sale' sign goes up
Work to find a new home for Buxton Museum and Art Gallery is continuing at pace as the building is put on the market.
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Residents required to register to use household waste recycling centres
Residents across Derbyshire are being asked to register to use Derbyshire County Council’s household waste recycling centres.
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Popular Glossop restaurant to close due to staffing issues
Treciccio, an authentic Italian restaurant in Glossop has announced it'll be shutting for the winter with the hopes of reopening in early spring 2025.
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Dark Peak Books team up with Glossopdale Foodbank this Christmas
This Christmas at Dark Peak Books and Gifts, the team are coming together with Glossopdale Foodbank to invite customers to donate children’s books to gift to local kids who might not otherwise receive the magic of reading this Christmas.
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MP column: Jon Pearce on the assisted dying bill
On Friday MPs will vote on the Terminally Ill (End of Life) Bill. This will be a free vote, so all MP’s will be able to vote on the basis of their own conscience.
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It’s finally happening – work on the Mottram bypass is underway
High Peak’s MP Jon Pearce has welcomed news that work on the long awaited Mottram Bypass has begun.
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Opposition urges Derbyshire council to rethink over £1m of funding cuts for community groups
Concerned opposition councillors claim a Derbyshire County Council Cabinet decision to withdraw over £1m of funding for 50 community and voluntary groups may place pressure on the council’s other services.
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Glossop based fitness group go the extra mile for men's mental health
On Saturday 23 November, the team at Go Hard Fitness & Boxing in Hadfield put on 12 hours of consecutive classes from 8am-8pm to show support for Movember and raising awareness of men's mental health.
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Tameside and Glossop NHS Trust pays out more than £670K in gynaecology medical negligence claims
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has paid out more than £670,000 in damages for gynaecology medical negligence claims lodged against it in the last five years, a new investigation has revealed.
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MyActive New Mills – have your say on investment plans
Proposals for significant investment in MyActive New Mills are set to be unveiled this week – and the Council wants to hear your views on the options.
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MP says he feels 'optimistic' that Northern Rail will deliver a better service in the new year
High Peak’s MP, Jon Pearce, says he’s ‘optimistic’ that Northern Rail will start to deliver a better service for passengers in the new year after a meeting with the rail company and has vowed to make sure they deliver on their promised improvements.
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Willow Bank Residential Home get creative for Ukraine
The residents and friends of Willow Bank Residential home in Hadfield have been working with their Activities Coordinator to put together Christmas shoeboxes for the children of Ukraine.
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High Peak Green New Deal group gather in Glossop to oppose the Mottram bypass
High Peak Green New Deal supporters gathered in Norfolk Square last week, to express continued opposition to what they call the expensive Mottram/Glossop bypass farce.
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Freezing temperatures cause time to stop in Glossop
As well as affecting the High Peak’s roads and pavements, the recent sub-zero temperatures also stopped Glossop Town Hall’s clock from ticking.
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Alisha to be F1 Academy wild card in Qatar
Hotly tipped Glossop racer Alisha Palmowski has been invited to join the F1 Academy as a guest entrant for next weekend’s race in Qatar.
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“It’s finally happening!” A57 Mottram Bypass underway
After 50 years of campaigning, work on the Mottram Bypass is officially underway.
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'Garish' supermarket sign a Lidl bit too much
Lidl has been refused planning permission to put a ‘garish’ illuminated sign up in a Glossop conservation area.
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Step Up and Speak Out: Men's Walking Group Promotes Mental Health in Glossop
Fancy A Walk Mate, a men's-only walking group, is breaking barriers and fostering meaningful connections in the Glossop area.
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Appeal for missing teenager to come home
Glossop police are appealing for a missing girl to come home.
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Peak District villages will become 'museums' if more homes are not built, warns councillor
Peak District villages could become “museums” if new housing is not approved, a councillor has warned.
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Dispersal order in Glossop town centre for Christmas lights switch-on following rise in anti-social behaviour
Glossop police have put a dispersal order in place in Glossop town centre after reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.
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Share of £40m funding will keep cost of bus fares low
Derbyshire is set to receive a share of £40m of Government funding to support bus services and keep fares down just weeks after plans to increase the single bus fare cap from £2 to £3 were announced in the Autumn Budget.
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Glossop welcomes new Lighthouse charity shop
Derbyshire-based Valley CiDS, a charity supporting children, young people and families in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, are pleased to announce that they have opened their newest Lighthouse Charity Shop in Glossop.
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Police appeal for dashcam or doorbell footage of crash which killed pensioner
Police are investigating a crash in which an elderly man was killed.
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Hummingbird Project Aims to Bring Christmas Cheer to Thousands of Local Children and Families
Over the last three years, The Hummingbird Project has made a heart warming impact on the Glossop community, gifting over 13,000 Christmas presents to children, families, and the elderly.
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Pervert caged after sending naked letters to teenage girl
A convicted sex offender who thought he was messaging a teenage girl online has been jailed.
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Skint council in £40m financial black hole spent £1.4m on scrapped plans for castle
Cash-strapped Derbyshire Council spent more than £1 million on scrapped plans for an historic and disrepaired Derbyshire castle and country park estate.
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Children issue parking tickets and check the speed of drivers passing the school
Children at Dinting Primary School learned all about road safety as part of an initiative to keep them safe during the winter.
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Glossop’s Hummingbird Project Wins Prestigious King’s Award
The Hummingbird Project, a community powered clothing and support hub based in Glossop, has been honoured with the prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service.
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Tameside Talks Mental Health with Daisy Dixon
The latest episode of Tameside Talks - Mental Health is now available to stream, featuring Kate Potter, Community Engagement Worker from Age UK Tameside
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Shrek the Musical - New Mills Art Theatre
This wonderful fairy tale story is brought to life this week by New Mills Operatic and Dramatic Society.
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Glossopdale Foodbank prepares for a busy Christmas time
The manager of Glossopdale Foodbank has warned they are facing a busy Christmas as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
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Call for doctors to break link between smoking and lung cancer after dad-of-four went undiagnosed because he had never smoked
A grief-stricken family want to break the link in the minds of doctors and the public between smoking and lung cancer after their son died of the disease despite being a non-smoker.
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Twin sisters win three months supply of books after winning Specsavers competition
Twin sisters from Glossop are staying focused on the written word after each winning three months of books thanks to a local opticians.
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Glossopdale School Bakes Up a Storm for Children in Need
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form ended their Children in Need fundraising efforts on a sweet note with a lively "Bake Off" competition
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Blythe House Hospice brings the snowdogs to Buxton
The countdown to Christmas begins, and Blythe House Hospice is adding extra sparkle and excitement to Buxton this wither with their 'Snowdogs Discover Buxton' art trail.
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'Benighted' walkers rescued from Sykes Moor
Two hikers were saved by Glossop Mountain Rescue Team after being caught out by the fast-fading light on Saturday night.
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AI lung cancer detector rolls out at Tameside Hospital
A new AI system to help doctors detect lung cancer more quickly has been launched this week at Tameside Hospital.
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Man hospitalised after M67 crash
A man is in hospital after a crash on the M67 closed two lanes of the eastbound M67 this afternoon (Sunday November 17).
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Yellow weather warning for ice and snow on Monday night
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice from Monday night into Tuesday morning.
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Weekend football round-up: Penalty heartbreak for Curzon in FA Trophy
Our local sides’ interest in the FA Trophy is over after Macclesfield beat Curzon Ashton on penalties after a 2-2 draw at the Tameside Stadium on Saturday.
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Padfield Plum Fair Scamper Fell Race: Brooks and Cruickshank Take Top Spots
The hills above Padfield provided the setting for today’s Padfield Plum Fair Fell Race, hosted by Glossop Fell Races.
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High Peak’s Labour MP ‘disappointed but unsurprised’ by damning report into SEND provision by Tory-run Derbyshire County Council
Ofsted's report, titled Area SEND inspection of Derbyshire Local Area Partnership, makes clear the failings by the Conservative-led county council, which have resulted in a crisis in SEND provision in Derbyshire.
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Cash-strapped Derbyshire council gives the go-ahead for a raft of care cutbacks
Derbyshire council’s Cabinet has agreed to introduce a raft of cutbacks and money-saving changes in four key areas involving care home closures, cuts to learning disability services, community group funding, and tighter criteria for home support eligibility.
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Evolution win big in Portugal
A Glossop based martial arts club recently attended the 2024 WKC World Championships, coming away with a number of medals.
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Festive free parking boost for shoppers and businesses
Parking will be free again this year every Saturday in December in all High Peak Borough Council car parks to support shoppers and businesses in the busy build-up to Christmas and the New Year.
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Towns and villages regeneration fund launched
Grants of up to £4,000 are now available to help attract visitors and improve the High Peak's towns and villages for local residents.
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Conservative Derbyshire council accuses critics of ‘scaremongering’ over its proposed care cuts
The Derbyshire Conservatives Group has offered reassurances and hit back at criticism claiming that Derbyshire council’s proposed care cuts are ‘cruel’ and will have a devastating impact for the vulnerable and their families.
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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.