Glossop Chronicle
This week's edition (May 9th). Click here for previous editions.
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Temporary road closure in Simmondley
On May 29, Simmondley Lane at the junction with Bowland Road will be closed.
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Hayfield May Queen weekend is back for its 97th year
The annual parade returns this Saturday, May 11, for the 97th time.
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Glossop family raise concerns over Derbyshire Councils insufficient SEN support
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.
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Andy Burnham gives strongest hint yet Stockport WILL get tram
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has given his strongest hint yet that the Metrolink network WILL go to Stockport.
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Cash-strapped Derbyshire council considers charging some parents for childcare support
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.
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Glossop artist to exhibit work in Hadfield as part of Derbyshire Open Arts
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.
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Strike disruption for Northern rail passengers
As a result of ASLEF strike action, there will be no Northern services today - Thursday, May 9.
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Even early summer temperatures can cause heat stroke, Dogs Trust Manchester warns owners
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.
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Repairs work to cause disruption on New Mills central line
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.
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Demonstration takes place in Glossop for ongoing Gaza conflict
A demonstration took place in Norfolk Square on Saturday, with demonstrators expressing their distress at the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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The Hummingbird Project celebrates its one year anniversary at Surrey Street premises
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.
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Opposition calls for U-turn on Derbyshire council’s decision to close ten children centres
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.
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Hadfield Nursery School receive an 'outstanding' Ofsted report
Hadfield Nursery School received a one-day Ofsted inspection in March and remained outstanding, a grading they have held since 2007.
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First ever under 11s squash tournament at New Mills could also be its last
Last Sunday, eight juniors took part in the under 11s squash tournament hosted at New Mills Leisure Centre.
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Willow Wood to host dementia information day
Willow Wood Hospice is hosting an Information Day to start an informal conversation and offer guidance around dementia care provision in Tameside and Glossop.
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East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward vows to turn region around amid ‘massive challenges’
The new mayor of the East Midlands has vowed to address the region’s “massive challenges” after being elected in an historic poll.
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Derbyshire council only spend £1.5m of £17.5m SEND provision
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.
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£50,000 raised to help farmer accused of killing burglar
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.
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Whaley Bridge: A town divided after fatal shooting of suspected teenage burglar
Whaley Bridge has been left divided following the fatal shooting of a suspected teenage burglar.
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Labour’s Claire Ward voted in as first-ever East Midlands Mayor
Labour’s Claire Ward has been voted in as the first-ever Mayor for the East Midlands.
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Burglary suspects bailed after Whaley Bridge farm shooting
Police are continuing to investigate the fatal shooting in Whaley Bridge.
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Teenager killed in suspected burglary at Whaley Bridge farm named
Police have named a man who died at a farm in Whaley Bridge.
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Derbyshire voters go to the polls to elect a police commissioner and the first East Midlands Mayor
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.
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£10K reward on offer as police and charity probe attack on protected peregrine falcon
A £10,000 bounty has been placed on the head of whoever shot a peregrine falcon at a nature reserve.
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Police continue to investigate scene of Whaley Bridge shooting
Investigations are continuing into an incident in Whaley Bridge in which a man died.
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Police appeal for footage of shoplifting male in New Mills
Officers are dealing with a shoplifting reported at Sainsbury's supermarket on Torr Top Street, New Mills, which occurred on Friday, April 12.
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Travel survey launched for those living in Glossop, Belper and Ilkeston
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?
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Ska band Madame Claude to play Glossop gig
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.
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Shaun Ryder and wife issue statement over missing dog
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.
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Derbyshire council gives go-ahead for consultations into possibly stopping £1m of grants for community groups
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.
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Threatened squash court in New Mills to host its first under 11s tournament
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.
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Derbyshire council to close ten Children’s Centres as it targets possible care home closures
Protesters lined the steps of Derbyshire council’s headquarters calling for the authority not to close ten Children’s Centres and to rethink its plans to close up to 11 elderly care homes as part of strategies aimed at overcoming an estimated budget deficit of nearly £40m.
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New CEO proud to lead Willow Wood into the future
The new CEO of Willow Wood says she wants to make sure the Hospice “continues to have a strong voice” within Greater Manchester and beyond.
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Shaun Ryder's dog goes missing in Glossop
The Happy Mondays star's dog has been missing since Sunday.
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Derbyshire council to close children centres and make more than 100 redundant
A cash-strapped Derbyshire council closing 10 children’s centres and making more than 100 people redundant, is paying education consultants hundreds of thousands of pounds.
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Boy, 5, left with life-threatening injuries following M67 crash
At around 2.45pm yesterday, April 29, police were called to reports of a serious road traffic collision on the M67 eastbound between two vehicles, a Vauxhall Astra and Heavy Goods Vehicle.
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Another spring clean success in Buxton
Community volunteers descended on Buxton town centre on Saturday to stage their annual Big Spring Clean blitz.
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This road’s been talked about since 1965 – now it’s finally set to be built
A huge step has been taken towards the construction of Mottram Bypass in Tameside – having first being mooted in 1965.
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Glossop celebrates the life of two Chernobyl Children's Project pioneers
An evening of music and memories took place at Glossop Labour Club on Saturday to celebrate the lives of Mags and Ken Whiting.
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Davis Blank Furniss announces new partner and grows Commercial Property team
Law firm Davis Blank Furniss has promoted Lauren Sever to partner in its Commercial, Corporate and Employment team.
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Charity match raises £5,000 for Reuben's Retreat
Last Sunday (April 21), a charity match took place at the Asgard Engineering Stadium, the home of Glossop North End.
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Glossop dad and daughter duo take to the sky to raise money for local dance school
Rosie and her dad Matthew will be taking part in the Pooleys Dawn to Dusk challenge this weekend. The aviation challenge was founded some 60 years ago by HRH Prince Philip.
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New headteacher appointed at St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
A new headteacher has been appointed at St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy in Glossop.
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How to avoid potholes and what to do if you hit one, according to experts
Encountering potholes in the road while driving is almost inevitable, especially after the cold winter months. Still, with a chance of severe damage being done to your car, it can be hard to know what to do if you find yourself hitting one.
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Glossop man assaults neighbour who asked to turn his music down
A Glossop man has been handed a community order after assaulting a neighbour who asked him to turn his music down.
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Vigil for Gaza takes place in Glossop town centre
Members of High Peak Stand Up to Racism and Glossop Peace Group took part in a vigil for Gaza on the High Street on Wednesday for the 25th consecutive week.
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Mottram Bypass to be built after 50 years of waiting
More than half a century since it was first proposed, the Mottram Bypass is finally going to be built after a High Court ruling.
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Temporary road closure in Glossop
On May 13 between 7pm-11pm, a section of a road in Glossop will be closed.
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Adventure-loving Naimah wins top Rotary Club award
An adventure-loving 19-year old from Ashton-under-Lyne has been recognised for her charity fundraising by winning a Rotary Young Citizen Award 2024.
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Local MP invites residents to join him at Severn Trent River Rangers
Robert Largan, MP for High Peak, is inviting High Peak residents to join him at a special event with the Severn Trent River Rangers this Friday, April 26.
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Glossop Carnival back this summer in Manor Park
The carnival will take place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July where there will be a range of entertainment, stalls and fun for all the family.
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Monster murdered mother and child and dumped them in mine
Albert Edward Burrows was a 62-year-old married labourer living in Glossop when he became the UK’s bogeyman in the early 1920s.
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Derbyshire County Council face Parliament finance debate
A Government minister says Derbyshire County Council’s financial woes have not put it on any “red list or radar flashing screen”, despite being dubbed “dysfunctional” and “disgraceful”.
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Glossop girl raises money for Kenya trip
Thea Best from Glossop is trying to raise £1635 in order to go on a school expedition to Kenya this October.
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The new social enterprise making an impact across the High Peak
The Tent People, a social enterprise based in Hayfield, High Peak, is excited to announce the launch of their Tent People on Tour events for 2024.
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Glossop Arts Project celebrates 10 years
The celebration was an acknowledgement of all that the place has achieved throughout the last decade.
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Glossopdale Foodbank experiences unexpected financial blow
At this month's council meeting, it was confirmed that Derbyshire County Council would eventually be charging rent for the lockup that Glossopdale Foodbank use.
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Derbyshire councillor blames financial pressures as ten Children’s Centres face possible closure
Derbyshire County Council’s children services chief has blamed financial pressures and rising costs for the proposed closure of ten Children’s Centres across the region with potentially 132 job cuts to help the authority meet a £3.9m savings target.
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Derbyshire council considers stopping grants for community and voluntary groups
Derbyshire County Council is considering ceasing discretionary funding – which currently stands at over £1m – for 50 community and voluntary groups as part of wider saving plans to balance a previously estimated overall budget deficit of over £39m for the 2024-25 financial year.
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Hadfield St Andrew’s deliver fixture booklets to 5,000 local homes ahead of new season
Members of Hadfield St Andrew’s Cricket Club have been out in force in recent weeks delivering thousands of the Club’s 2024 Fixture Booklets to households in Hadfield, Padfield and across the Glossop area.
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Care home closures causes strong reaction from councillors
A Conservative councillor strongly opposes vote to close a care home, among 11 which could be shut by his party’s administration.
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Council to close 11 care homes to help plug funding gap
A Derbyshire council is looking to close up to 11 care homes in order to bridge its £40 million funding gap.
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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.