Glossop Chronicle
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Today we remember ‘The King’
Rest In Peace Denis Law
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Kim Collison picks up Spine Race victory
The gruelling Montane Winter Spine Race has reached its conclusion, with British ultrarunner Kim Collison claiming the overall win.
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MISSING: Dove Holes teenager not seen since early hours
Police are asking for the public's help in tracing a High Peak teenager who has gone missing.
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MP Jon Pearce Column: "It is shameful to play politics with the safeguarding of our children from sexual abuse"
It is just six short months since I had the honour of my life being sworn in as the MP for High Peak. It has flown by. But in other ways it feels like a lifetime ago. Despite having never stood for parliament before I thought I knew what I was letting myself in for. I did not.
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Recruitment agency KPJ group is raising money for Glossop Mountain Rescue.
The team will be climbing the Yorkshire three peaks, starting on 1st March.
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New bridge over troubled waters
A popular footpath washed away by the recent storms has been replaced by a new wooden bridge.
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£19M cuts planned for Derbyshire County Council
The leader of Derbyshire County Council says “the cupboards are quite bare” as he outlined £19 million in further cuts in order to keep the authority in control of its own finances.
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Government to support inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Oldham
Oldham council leader Arooj Shah has welcomed a government announcement that it will support a new inquiry into child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the borough.
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Residents to potentially face a council tax increase to fund police force
Derbyshire residents could face a maximum council tax increase to fund a “stark” £8.5 million police force budget gap, which has skyrocketed due to recent Government decisions.
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Iconic dry cleaners in Glossop announces it's shutting its doors for good
Green’s dry cleaners has been a staple on the high street for 25 years but now due to retirement, Diane, David and Lisa have decided to close the doors for good on Friday 31st January.
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Gone to pot-hole - Roadmender trial extended
To coincide with National Pothole Day on January 15, Derbyshire County Council (DCC) has announced an extension to a pothole repair trial.
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NHS Awards to celebrate the region's best
Nominations are open for the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards, with members of the public able to vote for their own People’s Champion.
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Rural bobby wins new apprenticeship award
A High Peak police officer has been presented with an apprenticeship award by the University of Derby.
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Mountain rescue hampered by illegally parked cars
Illegally parked cars delayed emergency workers reaching a man who had slipped while out hiking on Kinder.
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Glossopdale Community Champions
Glossopdale Community Champions' annual event created by The Hummingbird Project and The Bureau, honours and recognises the outstanding contributions of individuals and volunteers within our local community.
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Big ticket sale sees the cost of some Northern journeys reduced by half
Half a million tickets for train journeys across the North of England are up for grabs with 50 per cent off the cost, Northern has announced.
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Work on new bypass 50 years in planning could soon start
Work on a new bypass that has been in the works for half a century could soon finally start.
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Glossop Mountain Rescue Team's year so far ...
Within the first week of January, Glossop Mountain Rescue Team have been called out to six different emergencies across Derbyshire.
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Cruise firm adopts charity as its partner for 2025
A cruise company has announced charity Reuben's Retreat will be its 2025 charity partner.
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MP's open letter to minister slams bid to cancel local elections
High Peak MP Jon Pearce has written an open letter condemning plans to cancel local council elections in the county.
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'Brutal' Winter Spine Races underway in waist-deep snow
The annual Montane Winter Spine Races started in bright and chilly conditions with the 46-mile ‘sprint’ race from Edale to Hebden Bridge on Saturday.
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Weather backlog forces suspension of green-lidded bin collections
Collections of green-lidded bins have been suspended in High Peak until Monday January 20 due to the wintry weather conditions.
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'Totally undermined' footpath closed for repairs
Part of a footpath in the Goyt Valley has been closed due to the riverbank becoming ‘seriously eroded’ during the recent wintry weather.
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BREAKING: Police close Winnats Pass after weekend of illegal parking
Police have told sightseers to ‘find an alternative place to visit’ after double-parked cars forced them into closing the road for the day.
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Winnats Pass parking 'chaos' sees drivers facing prosecution
More than 20 drivers face prosecution after parking illegally and causing ‘chaos’ at the top of Winnats Pass on Saturday.
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Road restriction warning as work continues on A57 link road
Residents have been warned of further restrictions as work continues on the A57 link road.
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Prolific shoplifter faces arrest if entering town centre
A prolific High Peak thief has been banned from his local town centre for almost three years.
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New support group for autistic adults to start next month in the High Peak
Autistic adults in the High Peak are invited to attend information sessions about a new support group due to start in February.
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Trans woman jailed for violent attack and sexual abuse, including strangulation
A trans woman has been jailed for violent sexual and physical abuse.
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The town just nine miles away where people are desperate NOT to join Greater Manchester
It’s a town with a strong identity and no desire for change, but a major decision could soon shake up the status quo.
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Dick Whittington to come to New Mills this winter
Despite the freezing weather, rehearsals for Dick Whittington, New Mills Art Theatre’s Pantomime, are on the right track.
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Fundraiser for High Peak dancers to represent England at World Cup
A team of young dancers are crowdfunding to achieve their dream of representing Team England at the upcoming Dance World Cup in Spain.
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Appeal after handbag is found in town centre
Police in Glossop are appealing for the owner of. handbag found in the town to come forward.
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Burnham ‘not opposed’ to new national grooming inquiry
Andy Burnham ‘would not be opposed’ to a new national inquiry into grooming gangs the day after a Conservative bid to set one up failed.
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Transport boss warns of Bee Network disruption
The boss of Transport of Greater Manchester has asked commuters to be patient after freezing temperatures disrupted bus services in the region.
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Derbyshire County Council elections in May look set to be postponed for a year
The upcoming Derbyshire County Council elections in May look set to be postponed for a year to discuss local Government reorganisation which could involve eight councils being scrapped.
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Virgin Voyages support for charity Reuben’s Retreat is no drop in the ocean
Cruise line Virgin Voyages’ UK sales team has announced that Reuben’s Retreat will be its chosen charity partner for 2025.
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Man jailed after being caught with trousers down in library
A pervert has been jailed after being caught with his trousers around his shins in a High Peak library.
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Glossop Mountain Rescue Team join forces and respond to casualty in harsh weather conditions
The Glossop Mountain Rescue Team joined forces yesterday with the Kinder and Edale Mountain Rescue Team to rescue a casualty who had gotten into difficulty in the snow.
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Dogs Trust Manchester urges dog owners to avoid ice and flood water
With the country facing a number of weather and flood warnings, Dogs Trust has issued its own warning, and is advising owners to keep their dogs away from floods and ice.
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Glossop to host Manchester City's four in a row trophy tour
Glossop Manchester City OSC (Official Supporters Club) are hosting the four in a row trophy tour tonight (January 7) at Glossop Cricket Club.
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Sue ryder launches new year appeal for charity shop volunteers to come forward this January
National palliative care and bereavement charity, Sue Ryder, is urging anyone with a New Year’s resolution to give something back, to come on board and help make their local Sue Ryder shop a vibrant and successful part of their community’s shopping scene in 2025.
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Council respond to concerns over Glossop's reoccurring flooding
Glossop has been hit with severe flooding again after high water levels on New Years Eve shook the town.
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Derbyshire highways chief believes Government’s ‘£76m’ funding for region’s potholes is ‘smoke and mirrors’
Derbyshire’s highways chief has accused the Labour Government’s funding announcement of nearly £76m for the county and Nottinghamshire’s road and pothole repairs as ‘smoke and mirrors’ – claiming most of the money simply reflects a usual maintenance grant.
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Snowdogs raise £60,000 for Blythe House
An art trail of festive dogs inspired by Raymond Briggs’s The Snowman book and films has raised more than £60,000 for Blythe House Hospice.
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Newsagent may need to replace 'unlawful' shop front
A newsagent has been denied retrospective planning permission for a second time after installing an “incongruous” shop front on a busy high street.
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New operating theatre construction to close road until spring
A road closure will disrupt traffic around Tameside Hospital for the next few months, with disabled parking bays being relocated.
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Travel chaos on roads and 'Do Not Travel' notice for trains
Wintry weather has forced the closure of several roads and disrupted public transport around the High Peak and Tameside.
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The town near Manchester that ‘belongs to no one’ which is set to change forever
It’s a huge decision to make, and one that would change the identity of its residents forever.
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Nissan Navara owners warned over spate of thefts in Glossop
Glossop police have warned owners of Nissan Navara pick-up trucks that thieves have their vehicles in their sights.
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Derbyshire County Council Responds to New Year’s Day Flooding Concerns in Glossop
Flooding in isolated areas of Glossop on New Year’s Day 2025 caused significant disruption, particularly in the Brookfield area along the A57.
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Celebrations as 13 new firefighters pass out of training in Derbyshire
Thirteen new wholetime firefighters including two in Glossop, have celebrated the end of their initial training at a pass out ceremony hosted by Derbyshire’s Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive, Gavin Tomlinson.
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East Midlands Mayor admits progress slowed by recruitment challenges but promises ‘we are just getting started’
East Midlands mayor Claire Ward has admitted progress to start transforming the region has been difficult due to recruitment challenges – but promised “we are just getting started”.
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The New Year brings heavy flooding for Glossop
Due to heavy rainfall on New Year’s Eve, Glossop and surrounding areas including Stockport and Tameside were hit by severe flooding in the early hours of New Year's Day.
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Record Breaking Performances at Wormstones Fell Race 2025
Glossop's fell running community turned out in force on Tuesday (Dec 31) for the annual Wormstones Fell Race.
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Wray Engineering Donates Sleds to Glossop Mountain Rescue Team
The sleds will help the team's ability to perform rescues in deep, soft snow.
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New Year to start with double weather warning
Tameside and the High Peak will start the new year with a double yellow weather warning for wind and snow.
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Hotel staff 'abused' by masked youths
Police are appealing for information after hotel staff were abused and water fountains damaged during an anti-social behaviour spree.
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Local football in mourning over deaths of two former managers
Tributes have been paid to two former non-League football managers after their deaths over the festive period.
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Sunday train woes continue for Northern passengers
Passengers have been left stranded after yet more cancellations on the Buxton and Glossop railway lines into Manchester Piccadilly today.
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Wormstones Fell Race to Honour Late Runner Ian Bennett
Fell Runners Are Old School....That Never Die
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Spike in Nissan Navara Thefts Prompts Security Warning in the High Peak
Residents of the High Peak are being urged to stay vigilant following a troubling rise in thefts of Nissan Navara vehicles across the area.
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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.