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True size of Glossop mansion revealed as work continues to give it a new lease of life as apartment block
Work on developing Eason House and its spacious grounds has opened up sights of the one-time 'baronial mansion' that haven't been seen in decades.
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Cash-strapped Derbyshire County Council may be expected to make further cuts
Cash-strapped Derbyshire County Council may be expected to make further potential, cost-saving proposals after it has already announced that it has reduced its estimated £46.4m budget forecast deficit to £33m.
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Make sure you have all your medications over the Christmas holidays
As Christmas approaches, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is calling on the public in Greater Manchester to plan ahead and ensure they have an ample supply of necessary medications by ordering their repeat prescriptions before the festive break begins.
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Rochdale HGV drivers' strike will cause Christmas ASDA shortages nationwide
Distribution drivers in Rochdale are set to strike on a number of dates around the Christmas period in a row over pay.
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UNITED VIEW: Tense times at Old Trafford
Several journalists were barred from Erik ten Hag’s pre-match press conference on Tuesday.
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Young Tameside dancers entertain travellers at Heathrow Airport
A group of young performers trained in Mossley have been entertaining travellers at Europe's busiest airport.
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Community choir High Peak Singers give Christmas charity concert on December 9th
Join High Peak Singers at St John’s, Buxton, this Saturday, December 9th, for some beautiful Christmas carols and Winter songs, performed under the direction of conductor Hannah Brine.
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REVIEW: Les Mis at New Mills Art Theatre
Bowden Theatre Works headed by Natalie and Stewart Bowden must be delighted with their production of Les Mis playing at The Art Theatre in New Mills this weekend.
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Derbyshire Council leader calls for condemnation after rise in antisemitism
Derbyshire council’s leader has called for the condemnation of antisemitism after concerns about hate crime in the county and a rise in antisemitic behaviour following the eruption of horrific violence during the Israeli-Palestinian crisis.
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Ex-street pooch Toby enjoys 1,000 mile walkies to raise cash for Dogs Trust in Tameside
A former resident of Dogs Trust in Tameside has walked 1,000 miles and raised thousands of pounds to help make sure dogs less fortunate than himself can be cared for this Christmas and beyond.
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Glossopdale Foodbank feeds the thousands during the festive season
The foodbank has been providing the community with vital help during the winter months thanks to their food parcel schemes.
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Parents lost battle to stop Derbyshire increasing the price of a school meal by 95p
Thousands of worried parents have lost their fight to stop Derbyshire council’s decision to increase the cost of a school meal by about 41 per cent from £2.30 to £3.25 per day.
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£108,000-a-year digital director vital to stop 'submarine sinking' says leader of cash-strapped Derbyshire County Council
A financially-troubled Derbyshire council leader has compared the planned appointment of an ICT digital director with a possible £108,772 annual salary to an essential submarine engineer without whom the submarine would sink.
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Derbyshire council wants government to ban vapes
A Derbyshire council wants the Government to ban candy floss, bubble gum, salted caramel, ice cream, and lemonade vape flavours.
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Glossop school 'delighted' to be rated Good for first time in over two decades
A Glossop secondary school has continued to show excellent improvements five years after it was deemed inadequate by the education watchdog.
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Find a festive bargain at one of Willow Wood's charity shops this winter
With the countdown to Christmas well and truly under way, Willow Wood Hospice is encouraging the local community to call in to its charity shops and pick up some festive bargains.
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Old Glossop Christmas Markets 2023
Sunday's Old Glossop Christmas Market was a huge success, raising funds for the community, Glossop Mountain Rescue and 3rd Glossop Scouts.
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High Peak Borough Council offers free parking on every Saturday throughout December
Parking will be free again this year on every Saturday in December in all High Peak Borough Council car parks to boost shoppers and businesses over the festive season.
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An appeal for volunteers to help save Crowden church has begun
An urgent appeal has gone out for volunteers to help save a historic 18th century church in the Longdendale Valley.
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Old Glossop to be transformed into a winter wonderland
The heart of Old Glossop will be transformed once again into the wonderland that is the Christmas Market, this Sunday, from 1pm to 5pm.
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“Christmas should not be a luxury”: The Hummingbird Project provides a lifeline at Christmas
The Glossop based organization founded by Jo Gregory has been taking in huge amounts of donations as the festive season gets underway.
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Derbyshire’s Heartwood Community Forest set down roots
Councillor Carolyn Renwick, Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Environment of Derbyshire County Council, planted an oak tree on a former colliery land in Glapwell. This is to mark the start of the creation of the forest as part of the government-funded initiative to encourage more green spaces in areas of the county with fewer woodlands.
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Cash-strapped Derbyshire council calls on government for cap on charges from private childcare providers
Financially-stretched Derbyshire council chiefs are continuing to pressure the Government for a potential change in legislation and a cap on what it regards as crippling fees and costs from private providers for childcare services.
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Derbyshire council chief uncertain he will be able to fill £33m budget black hole
The finance chief of cash-strapped Derbyshire council cannot say if it will be able to quash a £33 million forecast overspend which puts its financial future at risk.
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Evolution's international success
Evolution Martial Arts Club in Hadfield have produced a number of talented martial artists over the past couple of years, with many competing in local, national, and international competitions.
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Glossop duo gear up for a 24-hour cycling fundraiser
Two local men are preparing to take on a mammoth bike ride in aid of mental health.
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Glossop kicks off the festive season with Christmas lights switch on
While the on-stage band were singing Rocking around the Christmas Tree' revellers were doing it for real on Norfolk Square on Saturday night.
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Hayfield will step into Christmas with a three-day festive event this weekend
Hayfield's The Tent People, funded by Arts Council England, is teaming up with an independent Hayfield market this weekend to offer a packed events calendar.
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Hope Valley College sees huge improvements in Oftsed report
Hope Valley College has been rated Good in every category by Ofsted.
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SmartWater pilot to help tackle domestic abuse in Derbyshire
An innovative pilot scheme using new technology to help keep victims of stalking and domestic abuse safe is to be extended across Derbyshire.
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Talking Movember and breaking stigmas with LETS
LETS – short for Lets Exercise Talk and Support – is a new support group centralized in Glossop that has been set up to let men talk about their mental health. Men’s mental health is a topic that does not get brought up as much as it should do, so groups like this can act as a lifeline for men that need support.
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Police drugs bust dismantles crime family which operated family-run meth lab
Members of a Manchester based organised crime group (OCG), with a Hyde crook as its kingpin, were jailed for their role in a large-scale drugs conspiracy responsible for pushing millions of pounds worth of drugs onto the streets of Manchester.
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High Peak MP welcomes Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement
The Conservative MP for the High Peak, Robert Largan, has welcomed Jeremy Hunt’s announcements in his Autumn Statement.
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MP welcomes progress on Hope Valley upgrade work
High Peak MP Robert Largan has welcomed progress on the Hope Valley railway upgrade project.
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Cash-strapped Derbyshire council disappointed by government's Autumn Budget
Multi-million pound, cash-strapped Derbyshire council has expressed its disappointment after the Government’s Autumn Budget appears to have done little or no favours for financially struggling local authorities.
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Entry fees frozen for next year's Buxton Fringe
Buxton Fringe Chair Stephen Walker has confirmed that entry fees to the 2024 festival are to be frozen at 2023 levels.
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Mixed reviews for Take That's new album This Life
Take That's new album This Life has received mixed reviews from critics.
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Walking football sessions in Glossop to help those living with Parkinson's disease
BeWell Glossop organised their first ever walking football session aimed at those with Parkinson’s and other similar neurological conditions.
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Pals take on Glossop fitness fund-raiser
Michael Mann, from Glossop, is taking part in a fund-raiser in January titled the Hyrox fitness challenge, for charity.
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High Peak Council deputy leader says town was 'snubbed' by government over £20m funding application
High Peak council’s deputy leader has accused the Government of snubbing Glossop after the Derbyshire town missed out on £20m of Levelling Up funding despite criticism from the borough’s MP that the authority’s bid had been flawed.
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Manchester United are in the top ten for having the UK's most foul mouthed fans
With football in full swing this year, emotions are running high among fans when it comes to supporting their favourite team.
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New hi-tech 999 fire call system by Saab UK to be introduced in Derbyshire
People across Derbyshire will soon be served by a new, world-class 999 fire call mobilising system, following the appointment of Saab UK by the counties’ fire and rescue services.
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VIDEO: Puppet Claude urges shoppers to 'Sock it to the Scammers' on Black Friday
A sock puppet called Claude is the star of a video produced by Derbyshire police to warn shoppers about Black Friday scammers.
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Anger as Glossop fails to secure £20m investment from Levelling Up fund
Glossop has missed out on £20m investment that would have seen a new leisure and wellbeing centre in the town after it was rejected by the Government.
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Crunch debate called over Derbyshire's huge budget black hole
A crunch debate is to be held over the financial crisis at Derbyshire County Council.
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Councillor 'saddened and shocked' by death of pensioner in New Mills explosion
A shocked High Peak Borough Council leader has told how his thoughts are with the family of a pensioner who died after an explosion at a bungalow.
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Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at New Mills Arts Theatre
Dive into a world full of colour, imagination and fun with Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at New Mills Arts Theatre, which has been standing on Jodrell Street since 1911.
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High Court rejects bid to halt Mottram Bypass
MPs Robert Largan and Jonathan Reynolds have welcomed a decision by the High Court rejecting an appeal to block the Mottram Bypass from being built.
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Spy cameras plan for Glossop waste recycling centre branded a 'Big Brother' scheme
Plans to install Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras at Glossop's waste recycling centre has been condemn ed as a 'Big Brother' scheme.
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Man dies following explosion which rocked New Mills
A man has died following an explosion at a house in New Mills.
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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.