Glossop Chronicle
This week's edition (May 16th). Click here for previous editions.
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Glossop man's weight loss journey ends with a half marathon for charity
A Glossop man’s weightloss journey will culminate in a half-marathon for charity.
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MP Hits 60,000th Case Milestone
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.
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Shortlist announced for the fifth Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards
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.
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Location Location Location comes to Manchester
The hit Channel 4 series, 'Location, Location, Location' is coming to Manchester and surrounding areas.
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Willow Wood's Glossop shop is on the move
Willow Wood Hospice’s charity shop in Glossop will be moving into a much larger home next week.
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Airbnbs in the Peak District are preventing residents from getting on the housing ladder councillors say
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.
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Partington Theatre is opening its doors to the public this Saturday
From the stage door to the amazing props, costumes and everything in between, it’s an access-all-areas invitation.
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Cubs visit Glossop's twin German town for a long weekend
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.
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Council leader accused of “chucking his teddies out of the pram”
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.
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Glossop author's first book becomes best-seller on Amazon
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.
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Glossop rapist jailed after attacking a woman while she slept
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.
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A free festival is coming to New Mills this July
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.
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Glossop Victorian and Heritage Weekend is back this month
The Glossop Victorian and Heritage Weekend is back for 2024 and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.
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Fun for all the family on offer at 11th annual Glossop North End Beer Festival
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.
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Derbyshire Police appeal for information regarding a shoplifting incident
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.
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Dentistry shortage issues in Derbyshire
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.
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The sun shines over the Hayfield May Queen weekend
The parade was back for its 97th year.
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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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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.