Glossop Chronicle

Police have released a CCTV image as they launch an appeal for information after an attempted burglary from a garden shed in Padfield. 

Police are appealing for information after a bicycle was stolen in Padfield. 

Glossopdale Furniture Project is urgently appealing for donations of furniture and household items so it can continue to support individuals and families in need throughout the High Peak.

Ten young people have received fines for breaching Covid guidelines, after attending a party at a holiday let in Chapel-en-le-Frith. 

There have been some impressive success stories amongst Buxton & Leek College students who sat GCSE maths and English exams back in the autumn. 

Organisers of New Mills Festival are inviting the town's residents to 'show the love' over the Valentines weekend this February, by taking part in the 'Show The Love' walking trail. 

In his latest column, MP Robert Largan says he's "keen to make certain we can tackle crime across the whole of High Peak" and urges residents to fill in a local crime survey.

Several bus services in the High Peak will be temporarily withdrawn from Wednesday (27 January), but many will continue thanks to people power.

Highways England are planning to carry out further improvement works to the A628 Woodhead Pass, between Tintwistle and Crowden.

Police investigating a collision in Chapel-en-le-Frith in which a parked car was damaged are appealing for a female witness to come forward. 

Police say a number of youths will be "getting visits from officers" after several incidents of anti-social behaviour outside a Covid vaccine hub, as well as breaches of lockdown rules. 

The last 12 months have been challenging but rewarding in equal measure for local charity Reuben's Retreat, and the year ahead promises to be much the same.

A booklet which gives advice on advice on a range of issues such as theft, fire and personal safety has been launched in a bid to target countryside crime and emergencies in Derbyshire.

A virtual meeting will take place this week as local authorities seek to respond to concerns repeatedly raised by residents in parts of Buxton.

A cafe in the heart of Glossop are collecting bras to fund breast cancer research.

People across Derbyshire will be able to talk about any domestic abuse concerns they may have at a live question and answer session this week. 

Proposals have been put forward by rail bosses to cut some train services in the High Peak, with passengers urged to object to the plans in a consultation which is currently under way. 

An appeal by Glossop group The Hummingbird Hubs to help provide laptops and tablets for children in the local area that don't have access to online learning at home has had an amazing response so far. 

Disadvantaged pupils across Derbyshire have received 1,801 laptops and tablets so far to help with remote learning, the government has said. 

A man from Buxton has been jailed for four months after biting a police officer.

Running 100 miles over some of the toughest terrain in the country is the fund-raising challenge set by Luke Holme and he plans do it in around a day.

Rowarth's Little Mill Shooting Grounds could have heard its last shot.

Peak Shopping Village has been bought by the Devonshire Property Group Ltd (DPG) which says the outlet centre has 'exciting potential'.

A hospice is continuing to provide free care and services to patients across the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales during the third national Covid-19 lockdown.  

High Peak's parks and green spaces are amongst the borough's best loved places – and the council says it wants to hear people's views on how they're managed, improved and developed in the future.

Derbyshire County Council has announced that £100,000 has been made available to help residents and businesses affected by recent flooding.

Staff at award-winning High Peak charity The Zink Project are continuing to work to provide support to the local community despite the third lockdown.

No shoes have been safe in Glossopdale in the last few weeks - Glossop Rotary Club members have been collecting them as part of their latest charity campaign.

One Glossop man is putting mental health first, by running a sponsored 100k to raise funds for CALM.

Police are looking for 'mindless' off-road drivers who have caused damage of 'significant cost' at Buxton and High Peak Golf Club. 

Opposition is mounting in Gamesley after residents spotted a team drilling trial bore holes on a children's football pitch that they believe could lead to more homes being built.

Lillian Moss admits that tears flowed on her final day at Hadfield's Lambgates Health Centre.

Cooperation across Glossopdale between crisis relief organisations, churches, schools, sports clubs, businesses and individuals ensured that families in crisis had a better Christmas this year than they might have been expecting. 

Follow the latest developments on Thursday (21 January) as snow and ice hit the region after heavy rainfall from Storm Christoph.

Most taxpayers in Derbyshire are set to pay around £30 more in council tax in the coming year.

Seventy-five years ago, a man who was once the Prime Minister of Kenya and went on to become his newly independent country’s first president was giving a talk at a town centre café in Glossop.

In his latest column, High Peak MP Robert Largan says local health services must 'deliver parity between mental and physical health'.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was allegedly assaulted in Hadfield. 

Follow our coverage for flood alerts, weather warnings, travel news and more as Storm Christoph sweeps in.

A network which focuses on supporting the wellbeing of children and young people in the High Peak is returning. 

Crews were still working to fully extinguish the fire at the Plater Group site in Glossop on Tuesday morning (19 January).

High Peak MP Robert Largan's decision to abstain in a vote on extending a £20-a-week Universal Credit increase has been described as 'disappointing' by a local Labour group.

Police have issued an appeal after an attempted break-in of a garage in Glossop. 

Residents in Padfield are being warned about two road closures in the village this week. 

Glossop Mountain Rescue Team has issued some navigation advice after helping two more walkers who ended up becoming lost last weekend. 

Police are appealing for witnesses after the alleged theft of diesel from a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) on the Woodhead Pass.

A fire which had broken out at the Plater Group site in Glossop on Monday evening (18 January) has been brought under control.  

The Hummingbird Hubs in Glossop has launched an appeal to help provide laptops and tablets for children in the local area that don't have access to online learning at home.

A 42-year-old man from Simmondley has been charged after police uncovered £50,000 worth of suspected drugs and a substantial amount of cash.

A charity shop is hosting a 'drop and donate' session in New Mills for local people to donate quality or specialist items to help raise vital hospice funds.

Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team is used to dealing with emergencies and now it's got one of its own.

The Friends of Glossop Station are planning a display of paintings in memory of the late Peter Glover, who was an active member of the Lowestoft Evacuation Society.

A Hadfield nurse and her friends are aiming to run 50 miles for charity this month and some of them are doing it wearing weights.

The team at Hadfield's Carmel Church served 73 hearty breakfasts to folk from Hadfield, Padfield and Tintwistle last Saturday, as part of a project to make sure no one goes hungry.

As ever, Derbyshire CREST (Casualty Reduction Enforcement Support Team) will be using cameras to catch speeding drivers.

A Derbyshire poet has released the second chapter of an 'audio artwork' celebrating this year's 70th anniversary of the Peak District National Park - and it's all about wintry weather.

Heavy snow has started to make its way into the High Peak on Thursday morning (14 January). 

Padfield Community Primary School's head teacher has some reassuring words for parents.

It's always been a tight squeeze getting over Besthill Bridge at the best of times, particularly if you are driving a bus or a truck.

A High Peak scrap metal boss is back on national television trying to buy a variety of items from viewers.

Rail services are operating again between Manchester and Sheffield following flooding at Chinley earlier on Thursday (14 January).

Even tougher rules were in place at the latest High Peak livestock market in Bakewell on Monday.

Derbyshire Police say drink driving offences dropped by more than a third over the festive period, but the decrease was probably because of Covid-19 restrictions.

For well over 30 years, Glossopdale people turned back the clock to celebrate the reign of Queen Victoria and hundreds of visitors eagerly joined in.

Take a look at some of the latest plans which have been approved by High Peak Borough Council.

Four young adults have been fined for breaking Covid regulations, after travelling from Greater Manchester to Chapel-en-le-Frith to stay overnight for "no exceptional reason". 

A man has been arrested after police uncovered £50,000 worth of suspected drugs and a substantial amount of cash in Glossopdale.

People are being invited to join a virtual discussion about being part of the LGBTQI+ community in the High Peak.

Police have launched 'Operation Derbyshire' to highlight the positive plans to target four main areas of crime.

In his latest column, High Peak MP Robert Largan discusses how the hospitality industry in particular has been badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic and the support available to businesses impacted by forced closure.

Police are appealing for help after a second incident of criminal damage involving a bus in Hadfield in recent weeks. 

A cafe from Glossop are doing their part for the community by providing fresh food parcels to anyone who needs them, no questions asked.

A police officer was injured and a vehicle ended up on its side as five people were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to burgle homes in the High Peak. 

People are being reminded not to dump donations outside charity shops which are closed, or potentially face being prosecuted.

Police investigating reports of criminal damage to cars in Whaley Bridge are appealing for information.

A group of four walkers from Manchester who breached Covid-19 rules to search for the B-29 crash site on Bleaklow for five hours in the snow had to be rescued by Glossop Mountain Rescue Team.

Glossop Old Band is crowdfunding to go to the National Brass Band Championships.

It was 12 months into the Second World War and in Glossopdale a battle was raging - but this particular fight was with nature! 

Glossop-based charity PCrefurb has joined forces with the local NHS to train up a network of Digital Champion volunteers to help digitally excluded people access the online world.

Residents are being asked for their views on a new Council Plan unveiled by Derbyshire County Council, which outlines the authority's key priorities for the next four years.

High Peak Build Back Better has just re-launched as High Peak Green New Deal and it's offering everyone a chance to improve their lives.

Glossop's Partington Theatre is starting 2021 with optimism, despite productions being cancelled or called off due to Covid-19.

It's the time when many of us make New Year resolutions and a local charity is appealing for people to make one for them.

Once one of Glossop's top hotels, The George on Norfolk Street in the bustling town centre, could be turned into homes.

Police are continuing to investigate a suspected arson attack in Glossop town centre after a property was broken into.

Options House at the entrance to Glossop's Brookfield Industrial Estate is to get a new lease of life.

Elvis has left the building and, to be honest, he never even went in!

More than 50 tractors, a wagon and a motorbike passed through Glossop as part of a memorial run for a farmer.

The owner of a pet is waiting by the phone for the call that could end a month of heartache.

Mam Tor on a sunny Christmas Day was the perfect romantic setting as Matt Savory got down on one knee - plucked up his courage - and proposed.

High Peak Borough Council has given planning permission for 9A Charlestown Road in Glossop to be converted into a house.

High Peak CVS is inviting interested parties to a funding workshop to learn more about Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa's Vulnerability Fund. 

Football legend Tommy Docherty, who lived for several years in Charlesworth, has died at the age of 92.

A man who drives over the Snake Pass to get to and from home is asking Derbyshire County Council to 'start ploughing'.

New Mills Festival organisers are still looking for your creative ideas for events for this year's festival with a difference.

Voluntary organisations throughout the High Peak and Derbyshire are being encouraged to fill out a survey on their experiences during lockdown and how they can be supported moving forward. 

Be Well's monthly quiz at The Oakwood pub in Glossop town centre is back on Wednesday (26 February). 

A consultation is open for residents to have their say on plans to revise opening hours at Gamesley Library. 

The Glossop and District branch of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) will be holding its next Nearly New Sale this weekend.

Things are about to get colourful inside Bradbury Community House in Glossop this weekend. 

Be Well's Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) walking group are meeting this afternoon (Wednesday).