Glossop Chronicle

Residents are being encouraged to share their views on council services, spending priorities and the future direction of the county through this year's "Your Council Your Voice" survey.  

A section of the A628 Woodhead Road has now been closed as firefighters continue to tackle a significant wildfire on Tintwistle moorland.

Members of High Peak Against Racism gathered in Norfolk Square in Glossop on Wednesday 17th June, for a vigil in support of refugees and asylum seekers.

With the prospect of hotter than average weather in parts of England, first aid and health response charity St John Ambulance explains how you can stay safe in the sunshine. 

Rail passengers in the North West have been warned to expect reduced services over the coming days during extremely hot weather conditions.

Glossop charity founder Pete Wallroth has officially received an honorary MBE at a special ceremony in Derbyshire.

Following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister this morning, High Peak MP Jon Pearce has paid tribute to the Labour leader's time in office and thanked him for his service to the country.

Dogs Trust Manchester warns about scorching pavements and calls for owners to avoid walks during hot weather

The A57 Snake Pass briefly reopened to traffic over the weekend as planned roadworks progressed ahead of schedule. However, the route became the scene of a fatal motorcycle collision. 

Like many people in Glossop, I thought I knew exactly what Reuben's Retreat was.

Pupils at St Luke's CE Primary School in Glossop have been learning valuable life skills in the kitchen thanks to a visit from award-winning social enterprise Open Kitchen.

Residents have raised concerns about proposals to build more than 100 homes on fields off Dinting Lane in Glossop during two public consultation events.

Glossop personal trainer Lynne Taylor of Global Therapies has raised more than £2,600 for Glossop Cat Rescue after taking on one of the toughest challenges of her life. 

A Glossop man has been jailed after admitting a string of shop thefts and other offences committed across the town. 

Dark Peak Books & Gifts has teamed up with High Peak Green New Deal to host the launch of a new book examining the debate around nuclear power.

High Peak Borough Council has confirmed plans to close its Carelink service by the end of September, despite concerns previously raised by service users, families and local councillors.

A dedicated team from the Critical Care department at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust will be taking on the Four Meres Challenge in Saddleworth on Sunday 12 July to raise funds for Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity.

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead as the A57 Snake Pass is set to close for almost three weeks while engineers carry out crucial investigations into one of the route's most significant landslip sites.

A man in his 80s has died following a collision in Glossop town centre on Tuesday 9th June.

Organisers of the Glossop North End AFC Beer Festival have thanked supporters for helping deliver the most successful event in the festival’s history, while warning that its future is under threat.

High Peak Borough Council has responded to concerns about the future of its Carelink service after reports emerged that the scheme could face closure. 

Local charity Padfield Community Spaces visited Padfield Primary School last week to announce the winner of their recent logo competition and celebrate the amazing creativity of the pupils there.

A 'café with a difference' has opened its doors in the centre of Glossop and its emphasis is on friendship and fun.

It was a wrap last Friday at Mottram Community Centre on a feature film with a small but significant claim attached.

Friends Of Victoria Hall (FOVH) hopes to expand its wellbeing offer and gauge interest in something that organisers believe may be a gap in local community support.

Police and volunteers have been monitoring vehicle speeds in Tintwistle as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety in the village. 

Organisers of this year's hugely successful Glossop Heritage Weekend have issued a plea for support, after sharing that the event has only just broken even and will need financial support if it is to be held again.

Police have seized a vehicle in Glossop after stopping it on Simmondley Lane following an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) alert.

Ahead of the iconic local running event, The Tour 2026, we’re shining a light on all four individual races, with this week’s focus the gruelling Hero Half Marathon. 

A man in his 80s has died in a collision in Glossop town centre.

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for a number of innovative approaches to improving patient safety at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026.