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• Glossop judo star prepares for emotional return

  Glossop-born British judoka Eric Ham will make his first competitive appearance in two years this weekend (1 November 2025) at the Gold Coast Oceania Open, marking his return from a life-threatening spinal injury that almost ended his elite judo career.  

• Local volunteer scoops top award

  A Glossop resident has been recognised for her outstanding commitment to football at the Derbyshire County FA Grassroots Awards. 

• Derbyshire council reports ‘vast improvement’ with finances despite criticism over promised efficiencies

  Derbyshire County Council has argued that the authority is in a better place financially than it has been for several years since the new Reform UK administration was elected nearly six months ago despite opposition criticism that there are no signs of promised efficiencies.

• Manchester Christmas market tram chaos as drivers balloted on strikes

  Commuters could face major disruption which could interrupt festive travel in Greater Manchester next month as almost 320 tram drivers are being balloted over working conditions and fears around fatigue.