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Largan column: Supporting young people in the High Peak
Supporting the borough's young people is the focus of High Peak MP Robert Largan's latest column for the Glossop Chronicle.
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Davis Blank Furniss ramps up business law services in Glossop and High Peak
Law firm Davis Blank Furniss is increasing the level of corporate and commercial services it offers to clients in Glossop and the High Peak.
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Fancy being a Friend of Whitfield Rec?
A Friends group is being planned to help guide improvements at Whitfield's recreation ground and its green spaces.
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Community value of historic Glossop pub recognised
A historic pub in Glossop has been designated as a valuable asset to the local community in a move to help safeguard its future.
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Much-loved festival is returning to New Mills
After a two-year break, the much-loved One World Festival in New Mills will return on Saturday (2 July).
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A first for Charlesworth and Chisworth Carnival
Charlesworth and Chisworth Carnival is back and, for the first time, the Carnival Royalty will include a Carnival King!
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2022 Derbyshire Open Art competition winners announced
Judges had a difficult job picking between 248 entries for the 38th Derbyshire Open Art competition, back after a two-year break.
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New youth club opens in Whitfield
A new youth club has been established in Glossop at Pure Vibes in Whitfield.
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Deadline looming to have say on Whaley Bridge Neighbourhood Plan
This week is the last chance for residents to have their say on the draft policies included in the Whaley Bridge Neighbourhood Plan.
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What you can expect as Glossop Carnival returns
Glossop Arts and Leisure Association say it is delighted to be able to bring back the town's carnival as the event makes a welcome return in Manor Park this weekend.
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Concerns over need for food vouchers in Glossopdale
At a recent meeting of Glossopdale Foodbank trustees, one of the issues discussed was the increasing need for special food vouchers for people who do not have cooking facilities available where they live.
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Glossop-based creative marketing and PR agency to close
Directors at creative marketing and B2B PR agency FIG in Glossop have decided to close after 26 years in business.
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Departing Derbyshire public health director: Battling Covid pandemic took its toll on my family
To the general public he is Derbyshire's public health director, to critics he is a "faceless bureaucrat" leading "nanny state" policies, but to his children he is a pandemic "superhero".
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Health chiefs issue warning after spike in scarlet fever infections
Health chiefs are urging residents to be "vigilant" due to a spike in scarlet fever infections across Derbyshire.
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Man charged after reports of indecent exposure to schoolchildren
A man has been charged after police received reports of a male exposing himself to three separate schoolchildren across two towns in the High Peak.
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Strike action to close Manchester Piccadilly at 7pm this Saturday
* Passengers advised not to get caught out by hugely reduced Saturday service due to rail strikes * Many routes have no trains and those which will run will finish in the afternoon * Advice is to only travel if necessary and regularly check National Rail Enquiries
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Hayfield Garden Trail in aid of Mountain Rescue
Nine beautiful gardens are to be opened for the day to help raise funds for the Kinder Mountain Rescue Team.
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Police talk to pupils during school visit
Glossop’s YET Youth Engagement Team has been visiting Year 6 pupils.
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Police appeal for information after an assault in New Mills
Glossop Police SNT are appealing for witnesses following an incident on Hall Street in New Mills.
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Fringe Team set to turn Buxton orange
Buxton Fringe committee members are creating orange Fringe “hot spots” around the town to celebrate this year's event.
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MP calls for urgent meeting on changes to bus services
High Peak’s MP Robert Largan is seeking an urgent meeting with High Peak Buses to discuss changes coming into effect from 10th July.
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Cuts to bus services affect passengers in the High Peak
Passengers have expressed their anger and concern about the cut to bus services being made across the High Peak.
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Choir set to make debut in High Peak
A community choir who formed in April give their first performance on Monday (4 July).
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Local children campaign for safer roads
Charlesworth School children have been given the support of their MP in their campaign to get a crossing in the centre of the village.
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Tintwistle woman goes above and beyond to help others
Just 6 weeks after returning from her first trip to Poland and Ukraine, a Tintwistle woman returned to volunteer again.
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Helping young people to save on their water bills
Young people leaving care will soon be able to save money on their household bills thanks to an agreement between Derbyshire County Council and one of the UK’s largest water companies.
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MP urges RMT to call off rail strikes
Three days of national strike action is set to widespread disruption to rail services.
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Crowds have a super time at the New Mills carnival
New Mills was filled with 'super heroes' when the town's carnival made a welcome return.
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Unemployment falls in the High Peak
Nearly a thousand fewer people in the High Peak are unemployed— that's compared to figures released a year ago in 2021.
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PCSO reaches 40 years of service in Glossop
A well-known figure is celebrating four decades of being on the beat in Glossop.
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New chief executive appointed at Peak District National Park Authority
The Peak District National Park Authority has confirmed that Phil Mulligan has been appointed as its new chief executive, taking on the role from early September 2022.
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Yarn bombing brings added colour to Roughfields
Part of Roughfields in Hadfield was turned into a colourful yarn bombing last weekend.
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A closer look at the Mottram Moor gas works
After some challenging weeks, the A57 Mottram Moor gas works is entering its final stages.
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Former Emmerdale actor lands new leading role in Peak District
Actor Kelvin Fletcher has taken on a new role close to his heart – as ambassador for the Peak District National Park Foundation.
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Glossop's Covid-19 vaccine site to move
Glossop's Covid-19 vaccination site will soon have a new home.
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Charity fundraiser in Hayfield in memory of Amy
A charity Fun Day is being held in Hayfield in August in memory of Amy Hall, on what would have been her 18th birthday.
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Largan column: Building a health and social care system fit for the future
Read High Peak MP Robert Largan's latest column for the Glossop Chronicle.
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Still time to have say in consultation on learning disabilities day services
A consultation on proposals that could see the major changes in the way support services are delivered to people with learning difficulties and/or who are autistic closes on Sunday (19 June).
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Charlesworth WI bring Queen's Coronation to life for schoolchildren
Helping schoolchildren mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee have been members of Charlesworth WI.
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Friends group for park in Chapel
A friends group is being formed to help oversee the future development of Chapel Memorial Park.
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'Protest' in Glossop over Rwanda asylum plan
Members of High Peak Stand Up to Racism held a 'protest' on Monday evening (13 June) against the deportation of refugees to Rwanda.
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Three callouts in 12 hours for mountain rescue volunteers
Members of Hayfield-based Kinder Mountain Rescue Team have had a busy start to the week, with three callouts in the space of 12 hours.
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Getting ready for the annual Christmas cracker at Glossop theatre
Christmas is still a long way off but Chris Sturmey is in pantomime mode and is already planning a Christmas cracker at Glossop's Partington Theatre.
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What you can expect at Chapel Carnival
Chapel Carnival is back this weekend and will include a flypast from a Lancaster bomber.
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Glossop equipment firm sold to listed Swedish tech group
Glossop-based Temperature Electronics Ltd and Tel UK Ltd (TEL) has sold a majority stake in its business to the Sdiptech Group.
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How you can get support from Hummingbirds' new home
Glossop-based Hummingbird Hubs has been chosen by High Peak Mayor Cllr Ollie Cross as a charity he will support during his year in office.
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ROUND-UP: Planning applications for High Peak
We've rounded up the latest planning applications submitted to, and approved by, High Peak Borough Council.
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Summer Market and Picnic in Tintwistle
The Tintwistle Summer Market and Picnic is to take place on Sunday 10 July.
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Forest school site vandalised for second time in as many weeks
A forest school site in Glossop which is enjoyed by local children on a daily basis has been vandalised for the second time in as many weeks.
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Successful return for New Mills Carnival
New Mills was filled with 'superheroes' when the town's carnival made a welcome return on Saturday (11 June).
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Tributes to soldier killed in Ukraine
A father from Glossop has described his son as a hero after he was killed while fighting with the armed forces in Ukraine.
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Award-winning film to be screened at Glossop theatre
The next film to be screened in Glossop will be the multiple Academy Award winning Nomadland.
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Talk to commemorate anniversary of Glossop and Hadfield Cenotaphs
Glossop Heritage Trust is holding an open evening to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of Glossop and Hadfield Cenotaphs.
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Hayfield art competition returns
A popular art competition that celebrates the village of Hayfield is back later this month.
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Summer festival of music in Glossop
World-class music is promised as Glossop Music Festival kickstarts its summer programme with ten events in just six days.
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First election for potential East Midlands Mayor pencilled in for 2024
The first election to appoint a new mayor of the East Midlands could take place in May 2024.
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Derbyshire County Council to spend around £6 million on children's homes
Derbyshire County Council is set to spend an estimated £6 million on new and improved children's homes.
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Councillors step up to raise charity cash
High Peak Borough Council leader Anthony Mckeown and his dad Bob, who is also a councillor, are both taking part in a steps challenge this month to raise money for charity.
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Last chance to have your say on Whaley Bridge Neighbourhood Plan
A series of events have been planned as part of a consultation for residents of Whaley Bridge to view a Draft Neighbourhood Plan.
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High Peak Mayor has a go at bowling in Manor Park
Members of Manor Park Bowling Club welcomed newcomers to have a go when they hosted a Big Bowls Day.
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Charity asks local community to help name special piece of art
Glossop-based charity Reuben's Retreat has installed a significant piece of art which is full of special meaning.
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Rights of way work in Derbyshire praised
The work of Derbyshire County Council's rights of way team and the authority's investment in improvements in footpaths has been praised by the Peak District Local Access Forum.
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Glossop teachers went to the Party at the Palace for Queen's Jubilee
Two primary school teachers from Glossop were lucky enough to be given tickets for the Party at the Palace to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
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Peak District gets funding to tackle environmental issues
The Peak District National Park Foundation and Authority are among 10 organisations to gain funding through The Alan Turing Institute to tackle environmental issues.
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Jubilee fun day in Hadfield was a huge success
A celebratory event for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Hadfield has been described as a huge success by organisers.
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Former tower captain hangs up bells after Jubilee tribute
As the Thanksgiving Service to mark the Queen's 70 years of service took place at St Paul's Cathedral, the bells of All Saints Parish Church rang out across Glossop.
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Largan column: Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the High Peak
In his latest column, High Peak MP Robert Largan reflects on how the borough - and the country - marked the Queen's remarkable 70-year reign over the Platinum Jubilee weekend.
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Characters are going Big on stage in New Mills
Big the Musical will be gracing the stage in New Mills this week.
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Countdown to return of Hayfield May Queen Festival
After two years away, Hayfield is getting ready for the very welcome return of the annual May Queen Festival this weekend.
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New choir coming to High Peak
A new community choir in the High Peak is launching next week.
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New circular walk around Glossop
Spring is in the air and what better way to enjoy the local area than by taking in a new walking route around Glossop.
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Warning over essential gas works around Mottram Moor
Local residents are being warned that further travel disruption is expected due to essential gas works on the A57 Mottram Moor.
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Omicron grants available to eligible High Peak businesses
One-off grants of up to £6,000 are available for hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses in the High Peak who have been affected by Omicron.
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Applications open for Derbyshire primary school places for September 2022
Time is running out for parents to apply to Derbyshire County Council for their child's infant, junior or primary school place for September 2022.
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'Jumble trail' in Hadfield returns
A 'jumble trail' is being held in Hadfield and Padfield this weekend so people can grab themselves a bargain and help a local good cause.
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Competition for youngsters to design a future Tameside Hospital
Time is running out for primary school children in Tameside and Glossopdale to submit their competition entries to imagine what the Tameside Hospital of the future will look like.
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LISTEN: Ian Cheeseman talks to David Jones
Listen back to when Tameside Radio presenter Ian Cheeseman had a fascinating chat with Glossop Chronicle editor David Jones.
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How to access healthcare services over the bank holiday
Anyone feeling unwell over spring bank holiday can still access a variety of healthcare services when their GP practice is closed.
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Get involved in this year's New Mills Festival with a difference
New Mills Festival organisers are still looking for your creative ideas for events for this year's festival with a difference.
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Voluntary organisations encouraged to tell their Covid-19 experiences
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.
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Be Well's February quiz in Glossop
Be Well's monthly quiz at The Oakwood pub in Glossop town centre is back on Wednesday (26 February).
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Have your say on Gamesley library opening hours
A consultation is open for residents to have their say on plans to revise opening hours at Gamesley Library.
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Nearly new sale at Glossopdale
The Glossop and District branch of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) will be holding its next Nearly New Sale this weekend.
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A splash of colour is coming to Bradbury House
Things are about to get colourful inside Bradbury Community House in Glossop this weekend.
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Take a gentle stroll in the park
Be Well's Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) walking group are meeting this afternoon (Wednesday).