Glossop Chronicle
This week's edition (April 11th). Click here for previous editions.
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When will we find out who will be the first-ever East Midlands mayor?
Details of how the first-ever East Midlands mayoral election will be decided have been released as polling day approaches.
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Former Derbyshire police officer jailed after suspended sentence appealed
A former police officer has been jailed, after the force appealed his suspended sentence for misconduct in a public office.
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Bungling pro-Palestine activists daub 'child killer' on lorries as they attack wrong firm
Pro-Palestine activists caused £20,000 to a family-run Glossop steel firm in an attack during the early hours of the morning.
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Hayfield chef shortlisted for ‘Pub Restaurant Chef Award’
A chef at the Pack Horse in Hayfield has been shortlisted by the Craft Guild of Chefs for their 2024 ‘Pub Restaurant Chef Award’.
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Derbyshire council extends consultation on £1.6m savings plan for two disabled children centres to avoid closures
Derbyshire council extends consultation on £1.6m savings plan for two disabled children centres to avoid closures.
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VictoriARTs “Trio” Exhibition: Glossop venue set to showcase work of three local artists
Following the success of the VictoriARTs exhibition last November, showcasing the works of more than 40 local artists, the Friends of Victoria Hall have plans for a similar event in this coming November.
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CONTENT WARNING: Rescue owner’s life ban after sick horses and lame goats found in her care
RSPCA removed 15 neglected animals from Haywill Animal Centre.
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BREAKING NEWS: Huge fire spotted near Snake Pass
A huge bank of flames has been spotted by drivers on the Snake Pass.
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UPDATE: Fire fighters tackle huge moorland blaze
Fire fighters from Glossop were tonight battling a huge moorland fire.
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Derbyshire council launches consultation into possible plans to close more adult care centres
Derbyshire County Council will launch a public consultation into proposals that could see a number of Day Opportunity and Short Break support services discontinued for adults with learning disabilities, as the authority continues to face financial challenges.
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Thousands of staff at Derbyshire County Council could be set to go on strike
Thousands of staff at a Derbyshire council could be set to go on strike over planned job cuts aimed at plugging a £34 million budget black hole.
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Police appeal for witnesses following an assault in Glossop
Derbyshire Constabulary received reports of an assault at Dinting Lodge Industrial Estate, Glossop, at 12.30am on Friday, April 12.
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Whaley walking football project celebrates World Parkinson’s Day on April 11
A walking football project for people living with Parkinson’s Disease and other long-term conditions in Whaley Bridge and surrounding areas, which launched last October, has marked World Parkinson’s Day by inviting local councillor Ruth George to join their regular Tuesday morning session.
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Former Glossop resident Jasmin rewrites history
Ultrarunner Jasmin Paris has captured the imagination of athletes and inspired women across the world after making history in late March, when she became the first female ever to finish the Barkley Marathons, a 100-mile-long ultramarathon in Tennessee.
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A Derbyshire council is set to close 10 children’s centres and cut 132 staff
Derbyshire County Council has revealed that it will close 10 children’s centres, including centres in Gamesley and Hadfield, while also cutting 132 staff in a bid to bridge a budget blackhole of £34 million.
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Derbyshire County Council pays out to families of SEN children 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 – admitting it “was not good enough”.
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How to spend a weekend in New Mills
Located in the High Peak is the picturesque town of New Mills. The town is home to the world-famous ‘Swizzels’ sweet factory and also offers countryside walks, cosy pubs and a high street with a selection of locally run shops and cafes.
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Derbyshire Constabulary lands sixth in the ranking of the fastest call response times in the UK
- Lincolnshire Police has the fastest call response time in the UK at 7 seconds - Derbyshire Constabulary is in sixth place, with an average response time of 8.06 seconds - Bedfordshire Police has the slowest call response time at an astonishing 30.33 seconds
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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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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.