Glossop Chronicle
This week's edition (April 4th). Click here for previous editions.
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Derbyshire County Council pays out families of children with special educational needs it has failed to support
A Derbyshire council has paid out thousands of pounds to families of children with special educational needs it has failed to support.
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Shop fined for underage e-cigarette sale
A Shop has been ordered to pay £1300 for selling an e-cigarette to an underage person during a Tameside Trading Standards operation.
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Guide dog trainee Ralph sponsored by Tameside businessman
Puppy Ralph chomps on a bone as he takes a break from his training to be a guide dog.
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Friends of the Earth Coalition organises hustings for Mayoral Election
Glossop campaigners have joined with others across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to organise a hastings on April 17th for the Mayoral Election which will take place on May 2nd.
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Dadfest comes to Glossop
DadFest has been running in the South West for ten years but this year it is coming to the North West, with a fun-packed weekend of activities for dads and children all ages.
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Renovation fund has been relaunched at Partington Theatre
The historic Partington Theatre in Glossop has relaunched its renovation fund in honour of its late president Melvin Warhurst, who passed away just after Christmas.
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Everything you need to know about the East Midlands Mayoral election
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire voters will go to the polls in a historic election in May to choose the first-ever East Midlands Mayor.
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Vivienne Westwood designed playing cards which will go to auction
In 2017, Vivienne Westwood designed a deck of playing cards symbolising Earth's most pressing issues.
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Proposal to build houses 92 new houses in Glossop
A petition has been created to oppose plans to build 92 new houses on land off Dinting Vale, known as Adderley Place.
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Northern Rail intend to introduce car parking charge at local train stations
New Mills Town Council have been notified of the intention to expand the car parking system charge at a number of car parks including New Mills New Town train station from early May 2024.
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Hope Valley railway upgrade completion offers better journeys between Manchester and Sheffield
Rail Minister Huw Merriman will visit Dore & Totley station today (Monday 8 April) to mark the completion of the £150m Hope Valley Railway Upgrade.
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Derbyshire council sets out ambitious plan despite multi-million pound cuts and saving strategies
Determined Derbyshire County Council claims it has set out a strong and ambitious Council Plan for 2024-25 despite having to introduce tough saving strategies and huge cuts to balance a budget deficit of over £39m for the new financial year.
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Temporary road closure in Glossop
From 7th April until 28th April, work will be ongoing on Arundel Street in Glossop.
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Bus company donates Easter gifts to local hospital
Stagecoach Manchester has donated around 200 Easter gifts to children at the Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
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Derbyshire County Council sets out plans for the year ahead
Plans outlining ambitions, values and objectives for the year ahead are at the forefront of Derbyshire County Council’s refreshed vision for 2024/2025.
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Derbyshire council considers reducing number of centres and units for adults with learning difficulties
Derbyshire County Council has insisted it remains committed to supporting people with learning difficulties and autism despite plans to consider stopping a number of ‘Day Opportunity’ and ‘Short Break’ support services as the authority faces ongoing financial problems.
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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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GM Ringway and Forever Manchester team up for a major summer fundraiser
The GM Ringway, Greater Manchester’s walking trail, has teamed up with the charity Forever Manchester to raise vital funds for community projects across the city-region.
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The Glossop Victorian and Heritage Weekend is back this summer
Step back in time for the Glossop Victorian and Heritage Weekend this summer.
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Derbyshire council considers live-streaming chamber meetings with its £173,000 audio-visual system
Derbyshire council’s deputy leader has highlighted the positives of the authority’s £173,000 audio-visual system in its meeting chamber, with possible future plans for live-streaming for the public and a voting system to identify how councillors are choosing to vote.
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The 'hole' truth - roads are deemed "unacceptable" for motorists
Residents in Glossop have expressed growing concerns about the increasing number of potholes that have appeared across the town.
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Man charged with burglary at a business in Buxton
A man from Stockport has been charged with burgling a bakery in Buxton.
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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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Update on Stockport’s Metrolink expansion could be shared next week, councillor hints
An update on a Metrolink extension to Stockport could be shared over the next week, a Labour councillor has hinted.
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Police appeal for dash cam footage after motorcyclist is killed in Snake Pass collision
A motorcyclist has been killed following a crash with a car on the Snake Pass in Glossop.
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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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The artist reimagining Glossop
Glossop artist Mermaid Tales talked with us to discuss her latest paintings, which have been gaining a reputation for their reimagining of famous Glossop locations.
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Glossop butcher makes the cut
Mettricks butchers of Glossop has clinched a quadruple of gold awards in a prestigious craft butchery honours event.
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Local Community Rail Partnership buzzing about new bumblebee booklet
A Derbyshire community partnership has launched a new booklet to help local families explore nature in their local area.
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Everything you need to know about the East Midlands mayoral election
Derbyshire voters will go to the polls in a historic election in May to choose the first-ever East Midlands Mayor.
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The calls for a new express bus from Greater Manchester town to the airport
There are calls for a new express bus service between Stockport and Manchester Airport.
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£14.5 Million of New Government Funding to Support Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Derbyshire
Derbyshire is set to benefit from £14,544,539 of funding to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) receive an education that meets their needs.
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Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy students make the finals
Pupils from Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy in Glossop have made it to the finals of the Derbyshire County Athletics competition.
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Sing For Peace event raises £100 for World Peace charity
A group of willing singers gathered together in the Victoria Hall in Glossop on Sunday to join in with songs and to send wishes for peace around the world.
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Bid to close High Peak squash courts to go to public consultation
Campaigners who fear for the possible loss of squash courts and a reduced sports hall as part of proposed changes at New Mills Leisure Centre will no doubt welcome High Peak Borough Council’s announcement that any plans will be subject to a public consultation before any final decisions.
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High Peak Baby Bank receives £20,000 from National Lottery Community Fund
High Peak Baby Bank have been granted £20,000 of funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.
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Dogs Trust Manchester gives eggs-pert advice on how to have a dog-friendly Easter
With the bank holiday Easter weekend fast approaching, Dogs Trust Manchester is reminding dog owners to keep chocolate out of reach of our four-legged friends.
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Gamesley‘s local store ‘One Stop’ lends helping hand to Glossopdale Foodbank
Glossopdale Foodbank extends its heartfelt appreciation to the staff of One Stop and the wider Gamesley community for their remarkable generosity in supporting the local Foodbank.
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New Mills foodie Friday returns this year
Lovers of Street Food are in for a treat as ‘Foodie Friday New Mills’ is set to return for the 2024 season from Friday 5th April at Millers Bar, home of New Mills FC at Church Lane in New Mills.
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Temporary street closure in Glossop
Between 7th and 28th April, Arundel Street in Glossop will be closed.
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Victory within reach in the fight to save Gamesley community centre
A group of volunteers battling to save Gamesley Community Centre, currently home to the estate’s only youth club, are confident its doors will remain open after hitting 50% of their fundraising target and securing a three-month extension from Derbyshire Country Council.
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Charity hosts special Mad Hatter themed event for families of children with medical complexities
Families were delighted with a very special early Easter treat when Reuben’s Retreat held a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party last weekend (23rd March).
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FOGS receive platinum at It's Your Station awards
On Monday 18th March Friends of Glossop Station received a certificate of excellence at Platinum level in the It's Your Station category at the 2024 Community Rail Awards held this year in Swansea.
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Friends of Glossop Station launch latest Poetry Platform honouring 200 years of RNLI
For 200 years the volunteers of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have saved people in desperate need at sea.
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Derbyshire leading the way in stopping anti-social behaviour across the county
Derbyshire is leading the way in a new scheme that sees people who commit anti-social behaviour carry out reparative work that drastically cuts their likelihood of reoffending.
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Reducing carbon emissions at Buxton pool
Work to install measures to reduce carbon emissions at Buxton Pool and Fitness Centre by 140 tonnes a year is now well underway.
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M62 closed in both directions after fatal crash
The M62 is closed in both directions after a man was killed in a crash during the early hours of the morning.
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Three day summer festival of transport planned for Peak District
A three-day festival for up to 850 people celebrating travelling and adventuring by motorbike and other light transportation could take place in the Peak District every year.
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High Peak council leader welcomes decision not to use uni building to house asylum seekers
High Peak Borough Council has welcomed confirmation from the Home Office that High Peak Halls in Buxton will not be used to accommodate asylum seekers.
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Footpath improvements at Temple Fields
Work is underway to improve the footpath network at Temple Fields in Buxton as part of the Walk and Ride network identified in the travel plan for the town.
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Dame Judi Dench gives her support to Glossop-based community group Extra Time
The group provides training and support to older people who want to contribute more to society.
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£6.6 million funding announced for local electric car charging infrastructure
Robert Largan MP has welcomed the Government’s recent announcement of £6.6 million of funding to Derbyshire County Council for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This comes as part of the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Capital Fund.
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Female cop on barred list after engaging in "inappropriate sexual behaviour"
A former Derbyshire Constabulary female police constable has been placed on the barred list after she engaged in inappropriate sexual behaviour at the workplace.
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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.