Glossop Chronicle

Derbyshire council has had its decision to close 10 children’s centres upheld despite calls from opposition councillors and protesters who had urged the local authority to reconsider the controversial closures.

A Glossop man’s weightloss journey will culminate in a half-marathon for charity. 

High Peak’s MP recently reached the key milestone of 60,000 individual cases raised on behalf of his constituents – believed to be the highest amount in the whole country.

The only Greater Manchester-wide awards which recognise the exemplary contributions of our whole health and care workforce has announced its 2024 shortlist and the stories are as inspirational as ever.

The hit Channel 4 series, 'Location, Location, Location' is coming to Manchester and surrounding areas.

Willow Wood Hospice’s charity shop in Glossop will be moving into a much larger home next week. 

The increasing dominance of holiday lets such as Airbnbs in the Peak District is preventing residents from getting a foot on the housing ladder, councillors claim.

From the stage door to the amazing props, costumes and everything in between, it’s an access-all-areas invitation.

Cubs from the 3rd Glossop Scout Group spent a long weekend visiting their counterparts in Bad Vilbel, Glossop’s twin town. The two groups undertook joint activities, played games and learnt what life was like for children in each of the two countries.

A Derbyshire council leader has been accused of “chucking his teddies out of the pram” while seeking to withdraw thousands of pounds of authority funding.

Madison Day is an author and public speaker on Munchausen by proxy and childhood trauma. Her first release, Despite It All, is a true story of trauma and triumph, and has since gone onto the Amazon best sellers list.

Thirty-three-year-old Dane Oldham of Glossop was caged for six years with a minimum term of four years when he was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court on Monday.

One World Festival welcomes everyone in the local community and beyond to enjoy a rich programme of music, food and fun. The free festival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 6 between 12pm and 6pm in High Lea Park, New Mills.

The Glossop Victorian and Heritage Weekend is back for 2024 and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.

The 11th annual Glossop North End Beer Festival is just around the corner, promising an exciting lineup of drinks, food, and entertainment for all ages. 

Officers are dealing with a shoplifting reported at Sainsbury's Supermarket on Torr Top Street, New Mills which occurred on 15th and 16th April 2024.

Derbyshire needs more dentists and other dental professionals to plug NHS service gaps and patients with good hygiene will be advised to visit less regularly, a meeting has heard.

The parade was back for its 97th year.

On May 29, Simmondley Lane at the junction with Bowland Road will be closed.

The annual parade returns this Saturday, May 11, for the 97th time.

A Derbyshire family say they are “grieving for their children’s lost childhood”, as they are now facing a year out of school due to insufficient support.

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has given his strongest hint yet that the Metrolink network WILL go to Stockport.

Cash-strapped Derbyshire County Council is considering charging some families to help cover the costs of caring for children in need of help and support while the authority’s recent decision to close down ten of its 22 children’s centres faces a review.

As part of Derbyshire Open Arts, local artist Greg Williamson is exhibiting at The Craft Barn in Hadfield. Well known for his colourful depictions of local wildlife and animals, Greg goes by the name Sharkman Art. 

As a result of ASLEF strike action, there will be no Northern services today - Thursday, May 9.

With sunshine finally arriving in many parts of the UK, Dogs Trust Manchester is warning dog owners that too much exercise in warm weather can cause severe health problems for our pets.

Urgent repairs to the track between New Mills Central and Chinley are causing disruption to journeys on the route between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield via New Mills Central.

A demonstration took place in Norfolk Square on Saturday, with demonstrators expressing their distress at the ongoing conflict in Gaza. 

The Hummingbird Project in Glossop began in 2020 when and for 12 months during Covid the founder, Jo Gregory ran the clothing bank from her cellar and loft. 

Opposition Labour councillors are calling for Conservative-led Derbyshire County Council to reconsider its controversial decision to close ten children’s centres as part of overall saving plans to meet an estimated budget deficit for the current financial year of nearly £40m.

Hadfield Nursery School received a one-day Ofsted inspection in March and remained outstanding, a grading they have held since 2007. 

Last Sunday, eight juniors took part in the under 11s squash tournament hosted at New Mills Leisure Centre.

Willow Wood Hospice is hosting an Information Day to start an informal conversation and offer guidance around dementia care provision in Tameside and Glossop. 

The new mayor of the East Midlands has vowed to address the region’s “massive challenges” after being elected in an historic poll.

A number of local parents have come forward regarding the lack of money being used for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) within Derbyshire County Council.

A fundraising campaign to help support the family of a farmer accused of shooting dead a suspected burglar has exceeded £50,000 in just a few days.

Whaley Bridge has been left divided following the fatal shooting of a suspected teenage burglar.

Labour’s Claire Ward has been voted in as the first-ever Mayor for the East Midlands.

Police are continuing to investigate the fatal shooting in Whaley Bridge.

Police have named a man who died at a farm in Whaley Bridge.

Derbyshire voters were going to the polling booths today as part of two local elections in the county to select their preferred candidate to become the first ever East Midlands Mayor, and their preferred candidate to become the latest Derbyshire and Police Crime Commissioner.

A £10,000 bounty has been placed on the head of whoever shot a peregrine falcon at a nature reserve.

Investigations are continuing into an incident in Whaley Bridge in which a man died.

Officers are dealing with a shoplifting reported at Sainsbury's supermarket on Torr Top Street, New Mills, which occurred on Friday, April 12.

How do you get around town if you live in Belper, Glossop or Ilkeston? And what improvements do you think should be made to make walking, cycling and other forms of ‘active travel’ an easier option?

The band formed in October 2021 and consist of  bass player Charlie Lawless, drummer Gabriel Preston, guitarist Henry Williamson, guitarist Mikey from Carrbrook and singer Frank Williams. 

The Happy Mondays star and his wife Joanne have issued a statement regarding their dog Malcom who had gone missing in Glossop over the weekend. The much loved beagle has now been reunited with his owners.

Derbyshire council has agreed to launch consultations into plans to end over £1m of funding for 50 community and voluntary groups as part of saving plans to balance an estimated overall budget deficit of over £39m for the 2024-25 financial year.

New Mills Squash Club has organised a junior squash tournament for players aged under 11. Eight young people will battle it out on the squash court to win the gold medal in this ‘Copper’ Tournament. Prizes include medals, sweets donated by Swizzels and squash equipment.

A fundraising gala ball in Buxton is set to celebrate 35 years of a local hospice charity, and tables are now available to book.

Whether you enjoy a challenging hike or a casual stroll, the High Peak caters to a diverse range of preferences.

Stockport based NK Theatre Arts head to New Mills Art Theatre for the very first time with their production of Rock Of Ages. 

A consultation looking at changing the electoral divisions for Derbyshire County Council is open for comment until 17 July.