The Glossop Chronicle announces new editor

The Glossop Chronicle has this week announced the appointment of Claire Webber as its new Editor, following her promotion within the Not Really Here Group.

Claire was formally unveiled in her new role on Monday 9th February, on stage at the Glossop and High Peak Business Awards, marking a significant milestone both for her personally and for one of the country’s longest-established local newspapers.

Having joined Not Really Here Group just over 12 months ago, Claire quickly established herself as a standout journalist. Widely respected for her professionalism, integrity and instinct for local stories, she has built strong relationships across Glossop and the High Peak, supported key community campaigns, broken important news stories and earned the trust of readers, organisations and local leaders alike.

Her appointment also carries deep historic significance. The role of Editor was previously held for many decades by David Jones, affectionately known as “Mr Glossop” who is the Life President of the Glossop Chronicle and a towering figure in local journalism.

In a poignant full circle moment, Claire revealed that she first met David Jones when she was just 11 years old. Inspired by his guidance while attempting to create a school newspaper, she took her first steps into journalism under his encouragement, learning how to gather information, structure news and tell the stories that matter.

More than four decades later, that early spark culminated in David Jones proudly passing the editor’s baton to Claire on stage, telling the audience that she was “absolutely the right person, at exactly the right time” to take on the role and safeguard the Chronicle’s future.

Speaking after the announcement, Claire said:

“I’m absolutely delighted and hugely proud to take on the role of Editor of the Glossop Chronicle. The last 12 months with the paper have been a whirlwind - exhilarating, demanding and inspiring - exactly what I hoped it would be.

“To follow in David Jones’ footsteps is a true honour. He inspired me long before I ever imagined a career in journalism, and to have his public support means everything.

“I’m so fortunate to work within such a wonderful team, and this is one of the proudest moments of my life, made even more special by having my husband and daughter in the audience to share it with me.”

Claire’s appointment reinforces the Glossop Chronicle’s commitment to trusted, community focused journalism rooted firmly in the people, places and stories of Glossop and the High Peak. Under her editorship, the Chronicle will continue to champion local voices, hold power to account and celebrate the area’s rich character, resilience and ambition.

With a proud heritage stretching back over a century, the Glossop Chronicle remains one of the oldest newspapers in the country. The passing of the baton from David to Claire signals both continuity and renewal - honouring its past while confidently shaping its future.

Commenting on the appointment, Emma Marsh, CEO of Not Really Here Group and Publisher of the Glossop Chronicle, said:

“Claire has been outstanding from day one. She has proven that she has a genuine passion not just for journalism, but for Glossop and the High Peak. She truly loves the role she plays within our business and that comes through in everything she does.

“She is a team player in the truest sense, and the entire team is absolutely delighted to see Claire step into the role of Editor. We are incredibly proud to have her as part of our senior management team and to see her reach such a deserved position within the business.

“This promotion reflects what we believe in as a company - that the best people should rise to the top. And as a woman in business myself, I am especially proud to see Claire become Editor of the Glossop Chronicle. She is a standout role model for young girls and women across Glossop, the High Peak and beyond.”