Glossop Music Festival's Summer Festival has become a much-loved regular feature in Glossop’s cultural calendar bringing world-class music to Glossop the evening concerts feature Ni Maxine - a rising star in the British jazz scene tango music - with five incredible musicians and the international guitarist Craig Ogden playing Rodrigo's famous Concierto de Aranjuez accompanied by an orchestra of musicians drawn from the UK's top orchestras.  this year there will be two performances of the Family Concert – a collaboration with the award-winning Carrot Productions This year's public events take place from 20th-21st June. For more information and tickets visit: https://www.glossopmusicfestival.org.uk/   Glossop Old Band is the next Sunday afternoon musical attraction at Dobcross Band Club's 'Showcase Brass' series Glossop Old Band will bring their form of brass band entertainment to the popular Sunday afternoon 'Showcase Brass!' series at Dobcross Band and Social Club Under the baton of Eliot Darwin the Midlands band will travel north on Sunday 11th May (2.00pm) to perform a programme of family friendly music from the opening 'There's No Business Like Show Business' through to their finale of 'a Time for Us' In between the audience will be able to enjoy contrasts with 'Love Unknown' 'The Day though Gavest' and 'Guardian of My Soul' whilst the band will also feature a trio of soloists in Matthew 'Under the Boardwalk' and 'He ain't Heavy' 'Showcase Brass' is a non-profit initiative that aims to bring regular concerts to the heart of community that has a proud tradition of brass band music making The ethos is simple as organiser Jason M Smith told 4BR: "It's all about the music We want bands to come and perform their latest concert programmes try out something new or simply perform sets they are comfortable with It's all undertaken in a relaxed Sunday afternoon manner — so why not come along and enjoy yourselves." Tickets: £6.50Call: 01457 873741Entry also available on the day TAGS: Glossop Old 4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month May 6 • Whitworth Vale & Healey capture the essence of victory as there are also wins for Delph Dobcross Silver and St John's Mossley in Buxton May 6 • Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves with this VE Day celebration special May 5 • 60 bands will look to take one step closer to the British Open this weekend in Blackpool May 5 • There has both audience and critical approval in abundance after David Childs gave the world premiere of James MacMillan's Euphonium Concerto 'Where the Lugar meets the Glaisnock' in Cardiff Saturday 10 May • Winter Gardens Complex May 5 • Ocean Brass are inviting applications for our Principal Cornet position as we prepare for an exciting schedule of concerts and contests in the second section through 2025 and beyond May 4 • Following a successful start to our 2025 contest season Rode Hall Band are looking for a good FRONT ROW CORNET player to join this enthusiastic friendly and progressive 3rd section band based on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border Rode Hall Band are looking for a good SOPRANO CORNET player to join this enthusiastic The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response The busy Derbyshire market town of Glossop is part of the High Peak district and forms a gateway to the beautiful Peak District Its famous sons and daughters include double Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel and fashion designer Vivienne Westwood The nearby village of Hadfield provided the setting for the BBC comedy The League of Gentlemen Nestled amidst a run of independent businesses on Glossop Road Assaje has brought an authentic taste of Italy to the city’s bustling café scene With a strong focus on customisable food options high-quality ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere the café has made its name on the local foodie scene for itself since opening last October co-owner and a familiar face in Sheffield’s hospitality scene Having met Stefano and Salvatore (Tucci) while working at Cubana Tapas Bar Hugo was later approached to collaborate on a new café concept The result was Assaje – a place where customers can enjoy Italian classics with a unique The name Assaje comes from Neapolitan slang and used to express something extra meaningful or special “If you’re describing what someone means to you you’ll use the word assaje to show that,” Hugo explains That sense of ease and warmth runs through everything at the café from the laidback atmosphere to the way customers are welcomed “We really take the time to chat with customers,” Hugo says “It’s not just about serving food – it’s about asking how their day is going A big pull for the punters has been the build-your-own options on sandwiches a focaccia base can be customised with a variety of Italian-imported cheeses There’s even the option to go all out with a stacked “It’s not just about serving food – it’s about making customers feel welcome offering plain croissants with the option to fill them with pistachio cream “People love the customisation aspect,” Hugo says It makes things fun and flexible for everyone.” and Assaje delivers with Caffè Vero – an Italian roasting brand based in the Midlands or try out one of their specials – whether that’s a pistachio latte The café has already built a strong customer base in the area university students and local workers – not to mention food influencers coming to shoot mouthwatering content many regulars have followed the team over to this new spot knowing that they’re guaranteed the same level of quality the team has plans to introduce Aperitivo nights in the near future The vision is to create an authentic Italian café bar experience cheese and small plates in a relaxed social setting and have beer on draught as well as cocktails so we want to introduce a proper Italian after-work vibe,” Hugo shares “Aperitivo is a huge part of Italian culture and we’d love to bring that to Sheffield.” Hugo’s personal favourite is a focaccia filled with Caciocavallo (Italian smoked cheese) “It’s a proper Neapolitan-style sandwich – smoky one of the most popular choices among customers is a focaccia with burrata “That one’s a bestseller – people see it on Instagram and come in just to order it Come and find the perfect combination for yourself!” whether you’re after a perfectly made espresso a stacked focaccia or a relaxed evening drink pop down and let the Assaje team do the rest Location: 347 Glossop RoadOpening Hours: 8am – 5pm (evening hours coming soon)Follow: @assaje_sheffield@caffe_tucci_sheffield Check out our reel from when we got the chance to sample Assaje’s delicious offerings! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Exposed Magazine (@expmagsheff) Copyright © 2025 Blind Mice Media Limited We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse our traffic We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorised as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyse how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data This cookie is necessary within your session Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns 29 October, 2024 By Geohazard risk specialist Mark Lee will present the 24th Glossop Medal Lecture on landslide risk assessment and the “radical uncertainties” inherent in predicting geohazards The Engineering Group of the Geological Society awarded the 2024 Glossop Medal to Ebor Geoscience engineering geomorphologist Mark Lee The medal is given annually to an eminent person involved in engineering geology who is then invited to give a lecture at the Royal Institution in London Lee will be delivering the 24th Glossop Medal Lecture on the topic of "Landslide risk assessment: radical uncertainty and engineering geomorphology" on 21 November The term “radical uncertainty” is borrowed from economists John Kay and Melvyn King. Lee notes that the book they wrote on Radical uncertainty: decision-making beyond the numbers is based on the challenge of making accurate predictions about the future when the underlying Lee is taking that world view and explaining how that applies to estimating landslide probability focusing on the uncertainty resulting from incomplete knowledge about slope systems and their response to energy inputs His fascination with this topic can be traced back to 1993 and the landslide in North Yorkshire that destroyed the Holbeck Hall Hotel he will look at predictions of landslide probability made for economic risk assessments on the UK’s Yorkshire coast Lee has also co-authored three editions of the book Landslide risk assessment He recognises that some concepts from the earlier editions needed re-evaluation which led him to explore the theme of radical uncertainty for his lecture people estimate landslide probability by looking at the number of events that have happened in the past and dividing them by the period over which they got measured It assumes that the cliff or slope is remaining constant everything's in a constant state of flux,” he explains So it may be that the slopes that have failed in the past are the only ones which were ever going to fail This inherent uncertainty is part of the message he wants to deliver through his lecture there's an expression that ‘the past and the present are the key to the future’ But there's more to it than that,” he says “When we get into the territory of ‘black swan’ events - the really extreme low probability events - none of these tend to get caught up in the historical record is not just about cataloguing what has happened in the past and transferring to the future but being mindful of what could seriously go wrong and affect an asset or people.” Lee will thus emphasise the importance of geomorphology geology and an understanding of slope behaviour in landslide risk assessment He will do so by sharing lessons learned from two main examples: Holbeck Hall and the Holderness coast from Flamborough Head to Spurn Point episodic landslides – so there have been four over the last 300 years “whereas Holderness is a system which is constantly evolving and people try and impose an average annual rate on it it's almost like the system is a bit bonkers and you can get anything that you want from no recession to 25-30m of recession in a single year.” Lee has been working as an independent consultant primarily serving the oil and gas industry and now transitioning more into renewable energy sectors like wind and solar Lee’s journey into consultancy began after he completed his geography degree at Durham University in 1979 which he initially planned to follow up with an MSc in soil science an unexpected opportunity changed his plans I walked into college and in my pigeonhole there was a note saying ‘Do you want to go and work on an agricultural project in Libya?’” he recounts and I found myself off in the desert in Libya doing what you'd call now an agricultural soil study but also elsewhere in Africa - for four to five years.” He then worked for a company called Geomorphological Services which was then taken over by Rendel Palmer & Tritton “In the early days the company was focused on geomorphological mapping of landslides,” Lee explains “With [now University of Plymouth emeritus professor of engineering geology and geomorphology] Jim Griffiths I mapped the landslides in the Channel Tunnel portal area at Folkestone “We also worked on the Isle of Wight Undercliff and the big Ventnor landslide there was a Department of the Environment planning research project The aim of the project was to develop a way in which the landslide information could be incorporated into the planning process both from the local authority’s point of view showing what they would need to do to demonstrate the stability of the site we worked down there 1987-90 and produced glorious hand drawn maps in the days before GIS.” Then when the infamous Holbeck Hall landslide happened Rendel was at the time working on a coastal protection scheme they immediately got called down from Whitby to Scarborough by the council I was on my way down from doing a job in Scotland the council became really concerned about the threat of something similar happening elsewhere within the town and we embarked on a journey of trying to understand how risk assessment would work This was 1993-94 and it was almost like the ground zero for landslide risk assessment.” Lee was at the time also involved in several planning research projects for the Department of the Environment focusing on coastal planning and earth science information for planning These projects brought him into contact with numerous university experts in the field working in a research and consultancy group focusing on projects like the impact of the Habitats Directive on coastal defences and reviewing the first generation of Shoreline Management Plans One pivotal moment came when his former manager from Geomorphological Services invited him to work on BP’s In Salah Gas pipelines in the Algerian desert This shift marked a turning point in his career but the legacy from his Newcastle years still remains as he continues to advise Natural England on coastal landslide and erosion issues Lee has been involved in significant projects in remote regions from the BP pipelines in Algeria to a major AGT pipeline system from the Caspian Sea delivering oil and gas through Azerbaijan These projects took place between 2000-2004 and he continues as BP’s subject matter expert to this day “I was involved with quite a lot of the really big pipelines being constructed over that period,” he says so making sure that the routes of these systems avoid geohazards and problems that they'll be storing up for the future avoiding landslides and choosing more stable route options Most of the time it would be spent walking together with a pipeline routing engineer so that we've got both sides of the issue recognised at one time.” Lee believes that the energy transition represents a significant challenge for the geoscience and engineering fields As the industry pivots toward renewable energy sources it will face the task of assessing vast areas of land for potential projects people can't just drill boreholes all over the place They need a way of understanding the significance of different parts of the landscape Lee stresses the importance of fostering a new generation of professionals equipped to tackle these challenges and the need to encourage individuals with a passion for geomorphology and engineering geology Just as he learned from working closely with Peter Fookes known as the “father of engineering geomorphology” Lee hopes the next generation will be inspired to contribute to a more resilient and adaptive industry The Glossop Medal Lecture will be preceded by a presentation from 27th Glossop Award winner Jordan Weddepohl The award recognises an outstanding early-career ground engineer such as an engineering geologist or geo-environmentalist Want to read more? Subscribe to GE’s enewsletters and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn The team constructing a bored pile retaining wall to stabilise a failing embankment in Wiltshire has faced numerous engineering challenges and site constraints has undergone a major £6 million remediation project to address long-standing ground stability issues A saturation hazard matrix was developed to support the daily traffic management and landslide hazard at Rest and Be Thankful on the A83 in Scotland New Engineering Group of the Geological Society (Eggs) chair Anna Morley would like to develop the group’s early careers offering and drive sustainability across the sector Sign in or Register a new account to join the discussion 7IM has appointed Tom Glossop as head of Microsoft Platform as it looks to accelerate its digital transformation journey The expansion of its transformation team forms part of a multimillion-pound and multi-year investment into its proprietary platform 7IM said the investment “underpins a key pillar of its strategic growth plans to provide unrivalled service to advisers and clients” Glossop previously worked at PwC for just over four years and was most recently senior manager & consulting power platform lead He will “spearhead the development of the Microsoft stack driving innovation and efficiency as part of the company’s broader technology and transformation agenda” All of 7IM recent developments have been built in response to direct feedback from financial advisers which “constantly drives the evolution of its platform functionality” These developments include the addition of extra information to Isa and junior Isa subscriptions reports to show the value of clients’ General Investment Account (Gia) 7IM plans to deliver further enhancements to its platform such as the automation of transfers to increase the speed and efficiency of the process 7IM will introduce a data lake house that will enable advisers to access data when and how they want it 7IM chief transformation officer Chris Phillips said: “We welcome Tom who is joining at an exciting time for the business having announced major investment into our technology and the teams driving it Part of this includes putting data into the cloud which will boost the resilience and scalability of our platform “Tom’s rich experience of leading large-scale digital transformation projects and deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies makes him a valuable addition to our talented and growing team we look forward to sharing more news about further developments and how we’re working to empower advisers wanting to grow their businesses and best support clients.” Glossop added: “7IM has a reputation for working alongside advisers and listening to their needs I am excited to start working with the team to harness this insight with my own passion for technology and its capacity to drive efficiency transform the client experience and support advisers in achieving their own business goals.” You must be logged in to post a comment after winning a gold medal at last year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show for a garden he had built and being already deep into preparation for this year’s show garden build.  Rupert was also celebrating having recently got married to his partner Savannah and the couple had just returned from their honeymoon But life then took an unexpected turn when Rupert agreed to help his brother with some tree surgery a large five metre rotten tree unexpectedly fell in the wrong direction hitting Rupert and breaking four vertebrae in his back Rupert then spent six weeks in Manchester Royal Infirmary where he also suffered a near fatal pulmonary embolism from a blood clot which travelled towards his lungs/heart facing the devastating possibility of life- changing injuries.      Rupert defied all odds and is walking again and getting back to full strength He is now completing the final elements of the garden before packing up and making the trip to Chelsea to complete the gruelling 10-day garden construction ahead of the show The SongBird Survival Garden (see illustration below) has been designed by award winning garden designer Nicola Oakey with the aim of raising awareness of the SongBird Survival charity and its work in helping to halt the decline of our British songbird populations The garden is sponsored by Project Giving Back and the design focusses on the three key elements of shelter Nicola Oakey has cleverly designed this playful from the perspective of a bird foraging for food and water with two meandering paths mimicking a bird’s movement through the garden’s countryside-inspired planting scheme that offers food Rupert and his team in Glossop have been busy working with Nicola to construct several of the garden’s key structures including a log wall boundary and a human sized birdhouse den which provides the focal point of the garden There was a time when Rupert had thought his award-winning landscape career maybe over He is therefore elated and eager to head off to London soon in search of another glittering RHS medal “There were several months when I thought building this garden was a distant dream but I always had hope that I could prove I would not only walk again but I would build another garden at RHS Chelsea which is the pinnacle of any landscape contractor’s career It required determination and a lot of love and support from my family and friends which has helped me get to this positive place “It's a full-on job building a show garden at RHS Chelsea and there will be a few times during the 10-day construction when I will have to lie flat on the floor for a while But I am relishing the challenge and looking forward to working with Nicola and the SongBird Survival team to help raise awareness of the Charity’s important work It has been a rollercoaster of a year but and I am feeling very lucky to be involved in this exciting garden project which we hope the visitors to the show will really enjoy.”       To find out more about SongBird Survival charity visit: www.songbird-survival.org.uk  To find out more about award winning garden designer Nicola Oakey visit: www.nicolaoakey.com  The RHS Chelsea Flower Show takes place in the Royal Hospital Grounds London SW3 4SR from Tuesday May 20 to Saturday May 24.  the conductor of the Glossop School Band is to be remembered in a special concert Former members of the Glossop School Band are being contacted to come together for a free one-off free concert to celebrate the life of their late conductor Jack was a driving force — from taking over in the mid 1960s to his final contest appearance in 1985 Under the baton of the school woodwork teacher winning the Action Research Youth Championship title in 1984 as well as numerous regional contests in the North West and beyond With his enlightened approach youngsters were encouraged to play and express themselves In a recent local on-line newspaper report one former player stated; "Rehearsals were not just about perfecting musical pieces; they were a space for growth long before these were buzz words in education!" Another is reported as saying: "Jack understood that music could be an emotional outlet for young people and he made the band room a safe space where children could not only improve their musical abilities but also explore and express their emotions." Under Jack Fletcher the band won the Imperial Youth Championships on numerous occasions as well as the Radio Manchester 'Blow by Blow' and Radio Stoke 'Knock out Brass' contests in addition to their Action Research success who followed his brother Gordon into the band and became its principal cornet aged 14 He later went on to enjoy huge success as a conductor — including leading band to victory at the British Open on four occasions Jack Fletcher's baton was passed on to John Peacock as well as well known brass band musicians Nigel Fielding and Mark Bousie who carried on his work into the 2000s The special concert to celebrate his life will be held at Glossopdale School April 13th directed by Garry Cutt and Lt Col Dr Graham Jones MBE Speaking at an event to launch ‘Tap and Go’ payments on the city region’s buses this morning (Monday March 24) he said train lines from Stalybridge to Victoria and Glossop to Piccadilly will be the first to become part of an expanded Bee Network next year.  It will eventually include eight fully branded Bee Network rail routes by the end of 2028.  “We’ve recognised that if you get towards the edge of Greater Manchester we want to make sure the people who live there have an integrated system with not just buses but a link to trains as well,” Mr Burnham said.  “I think Tameside will have one of the best public transport systems in the country quite soon.  “Eighteen months from here you’re going to have trains and they’re all going to be within the Bee Network very quickly.  “Tameside is very well set up for growth because of the transport system you’ve got and what we’re saying to the Government is: let us take some of the land around Stalybridge station that’s owned by Network Rail – or around Ashton station – because we think the quality of the transport system then makes it a better more attractive place to invest in new modern homes.”  The Tap and Go system will cap fares at £5 per day and £20 per week on buses for people paying by contactless cards but passengers will still be able to buy the full range of tickets from the driver or in-app.  Payments will also integrate with the tap-in tap-out system already in place on the Metrolink although users won’t need to tap out of their bus.  Bus and tram tickets are capped between £5.40 and £9.50 per day depending on the number of Metrolink zones and whether passengers use the trams during peak times.  Weekly Tap and Go bus and tram tickets will range from £24.80 to £41.  After the success of the V1 to Leigh and 36 to Bolton night services the mayor also expects night buses to reach Tameside soon.  “I’ve got to be fair to all residents of Greater Manchester because we want everyone to have a similar standard of service,” he said.  “My plan is to have at least one main night service into every borough of Greater Manchester so that everyone has the option of using public transport to get home.  “My daughter used to work in hospitality and used to say you could lose three or four hours of wages if you’ve only got an Uber or taxi option and I think the £2 V1 to Leigh has massively helped people who work in the night time economy here in the city.  but there are already some night services in the south of the city and we’re maintaining those but getting a night bus into all boroughs – including Tameside – is absolutely our plan.”  Ticket inspectors have become a familiar site on Tameside’s buses since they joined the Bee Network in January and Mr Burnham says that the lack of paper ticket for those who tap on won’t cause any issues.  “People have been used to having paper tickets on buses here for as long as anyone can remember but with Tap and Go that isn't the case Why print the ticket when we don’t need to?  “People who pay cash will still get a paper ticket but the revenue inspectors will simply use the card that you tapped in to make sure that it’s been paid so you don’t need [a paper ticket] anymore.  “We’re trying to simplify the system it cuts out little delays where people are boarding the bus and keeps them running to time.”  Mr Burnham and Greater Manchester’s Active Travel Commissioner Dame Sarah Storey aim to bring e-bikes into the Bee Network within a year.  “The bikes being part of the Bee Network is also really important,” said 19-time Paralympic gold medallist Dame Sarah “If the bikes are included within that fare cap then that really incentivises people to make their whole journey using the Bee Network.  “I’m working with the team in the coming months to make sure we can include bike hire within the Bee Network so that people can utilise an end-to-end journey using it the long-term aim is to have 95% of the population will live within 400 metres of a Bee Network accessible route.”   Citing passenger safety as a major factor in people not using public transport the mayor also committed to the introduction of a dedicated TravelSafe Live Chat this autumn.  Joan Crozier lives and works on the site of her new venture and has done so following The Grouse Inn’s closure as a pub in July 2015.  and I’m dedicated to getting the work in,” said Joan who used to live in Gamesley before moving to her home and new place of work.    we want to reopen indoors eventually as a tearoom It is a great spot for it.” Joan used to work for other people’s butty vans but after a stint working in Glossop supermarkets she decided to take the plunge and start a butty van of her own “I used to do this at football clubs It runs in the family,” she added.  I love meeting people and chatting with people “And we are open a little longer on weekends especially with the nice weather coming up.”         The van even has binoculars for people to do a bit of birdwatching and more closely admire the stunning countryside views Joan has ambitious plans for the future: “I’m hoping to open a little ice cream stall here in the summer as well,” she teased “And there will be some doggy ice cream as well “We want to bring The Grouse Inn back to life “Our aim is to get to a place where people can come inside and have a wine and a beer families have been coming here as a meeting place on a Sunday It has a real friendly atmosphere.” And it is not just the food that is hot as Joan has a personality full of warmth and community-spirit is the fact that a defibrillator is to also be installed at the site of her new business now that the site of the old Grouse Inn is becoming a community hub once again.  The Grouse Inn is a place full of memories for many Glossop residents a place you can visit again thanks to this new sandwich van Joan’s has the best food hygiene rating possible Joan’s can be visited on The Grouse Inn The incident took place on Sunday April 27 on the popular ‘Seven Fall’ route the team realised they required further help from a rescue helicopter due to the nature of her injuries A spokesperson for the team reported: “We quickly mobilised the team and on arrival it was recognised that this would either require considerable ropework to get her to safe ground The decision was made to request support from a Coastguard Helicopter.  “We used our kit to treat and stabilise her injuries and pain whilst also rigging a rope system in case it was needed Coastguard Helicopter ‘Rescue 936’ was dispatched to our location and was on scene in 30 minutes The winch crew reassessed the lady and subsequently winched her to the helicopter and transported her onward to definitive care “A heartfelt thank you to our colleagues at Rescue 936 for their assistance with this one a huge thankyou and well done to the family and the passing group who called this into us.”  Glossop Mountain Rescue is a voluntary organisation that survives on donations from the public. To help support their work please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/glossopmrt  Photo credit: Glossop Mountain Rescue team  23 October, 2024 By You have read 1 of 1 free-access articles allowed for 30 - days. For further access please register or log in Goalkeeper Alex Brown has joined Glossop North End on loan for three months The 18-year-old joined the Blues in July after impressing during a trial spell following his departure from Tranmere Rovers at the end of last season He links up with Richard Brodie’s side who currently sit 18th in the North West Counties Premier and host Ramsbottom United tomorrow afternoon are a community benefit society operating under the name of Chester Football Club and are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority The club is fan owned and does not have any major shareholders The TimesSixty years ago this week Northampton Town clinched promotion to the top flight only to drop away from the elite after one season They are among six clubs who have experienced the briefest of periods in the limelight Leyton Orient (1962-63) and Glossop (1899-1900) Barnsley’s 89th league season was their first at the highest level the longest such wait for a first taste of the top flight until Hull City broke that record in 2008 The feeling that a huge underdog was mixing with the elite was only reinforced by the way the town had suffered through colliery closures over the previous decade or so Work to re-open the rejuvenated Glossop Halls is now in its final stages as the High Peak Borough Council-led element of the construction work has now been completed The Council is preparing the final paperwork to enable it to hand over the buildings to its chosen operating partner so they can complete their fit out for a summer opening The multi-million pound regeneration project will ensure these historic civic buildings remain at the heart of town life for generations to come said: “We are delighted to have reached this stage It has taken a little longer than we hoped due to the complexity and scale of the project – which grew from repairing the roof to the regeneration of the whole complex – but we now thrilled to be in the process of handing over to our new operator so that they can start their fit-out “It’s an exciting time for the town The investment in these buildings and the opportunities they offer for businesses and the community means they will remain at the heart of Glossop now and in the future.” Deputy Leader and Executive Councillor for Regeneration said: “It’s fantastic to have formally completed the construction works Once we’ve completed the final paperwork our new operator will be able to get on site and complete their preparations for opening “I know they’ve got big plans which mirror the Council’s ambitions and the vision we have for these buildings which will It’s the biggest regeneration project in Glossop for decades and will be a game-changer for our town.” We offer an exciting opportunity in the East Midlands for companies to plan innovative advertising campaigns alongside consistently excellent reporting Our newsletters are sent directly chief executives managing directors and senior managers across the East Midlands with numerous companies from all sectors – from manufacturing to technology – benefiting from our mix of news and features Contact us: sales@blmgroup.co.uk By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close which is due to take place on Saturday July 12 will see a GNE side face off against big names including 1999 treble winners Wes Brown and David May as well as 2001 Premier League winner Luke Chadwick with further details and pricing to be confirmed within the coming weeks Select fans will also have the once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of the United legends side There are four places available in the matchday squad d.bates084@gmail.com Caffe Tucci’s owners have joined forces with long-time friend and hospitality expert Hugo Sousa to create Assaje Assaje opened yesterday (16 October) just across the road from the Hallamshire Hospital and on the same stretch of street as their friends at Napoli Centro pizza shop The Neapolitan brothers have named this new café Assaje “It really does mean a lot to us that you come,” says Stefano “We were thinking about a name that is related to our culture which is ‘Build your own,’ so this is our new adventure.” The menu allows you to indulge your creative side and make your own sandwiches cheeses and vegetables to go on their homemade Southern Italian focaccia which is a thinner variation of what you may be used to from focaccia breads Build-your-own salads and desserts are also available and they aim to make the menu inclusive by offering gluten-free options Stefano adds: “The menu is suitable for everyone We’ll have alternative breads and a salad bar with all the salads freshly made from the deli counter in the window “We’ll also have many things you associate with Caffe Tucci like the Pistachio Latte and the Raffaello Latte but it’s more of a combination with the food in this business “We wanted to prove that it doesn’t matter if it’s Caffe Tucci that we can do a beautiful format with a new partner that still delivers the same product has been friends with the brothers for several years and has many more years’ experience working in hospitality for the likes of Cubana Tapas Restaurant and Bar and he will be the face of this venture as the brothers further expand their hospitality offering across the city “Hugo is the best person we could have opened a business with,” says Stefano “We’re all very excited; stressed and nervous Assaje is now open seven days a week from 8am – 5pm. For more info, head to their socials here High Peak Borough Council started the rejuvenation of Glossop’s Market Hall Town Hall and Municipal Buildings in October as part of a £7m scheme funded by the council including a £2m grant from the former Government-backed D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership which is now part of a strategic partnership under the East Midlands Combined County Authority Surveys revealed the Market Hall’s roof needed replacing and a report recommended work be carried out as part of the council’s drive to repair restore and safeguard the town’s heritage halls with refurbishments planned and included for Glossop Town Hall and the Municipal Buildings Conservative High Peak Borough Cllr Adrian Hopkinson said: “It was in the 1840s when the building was initially built and over time it needed rebuilding and with old buildings problems crop up.” Cllr Hopkinson says the project is now several years old and it has faced and is still facing many delays and he fears the overall scheme’s cost is more accurately around £11m rather than the project’s originally stipulated £7m He claims the roof has needed a lot more work than originally thought and he claims there was a struggle to get workers to do jobs for the council because council work requires them to pay costly indemnity insurance which created further delays.  Cllr Hopkinson also claims completion targets have been missed including one in early 2024 and he fears plans for an April or May opening will be further delayed and they could be as late as September that the Glossop Market Hall renovation was making ‘good progress’.  the market hall was looking ‘absolutely fantastic’ and the council was ‘delighted’ with it and really pleased to be able to share images of the building.  also said: “We’re making great progress – the work in the Market Hall is now very nearly complete which is a big milestone taking a little longer due to the inevitable challenges buildings like these present.”  Cllr McKeown said it was important the council spends time now to get the right result before the buildings are expected to reopen in 2025 and that it would be well worth the wait.  But Cllr Hopkinson said Glossop Market Hall should have originally opened in April and he questioned how the scheme could be progressing well when there has been at least one year’s delay and the council still does not have an opening date.  The council stated at an early stage that work at the Market Hall would include replacing electrical and fire safety systems with a 12-month temporary closure but there were plans to engage with traders based at the hall to discuss their requirements and support them with alternative arrangements during this period.  But Cllr Hopkinson claims fire safety concerns with the building meant it was necessary to build a new fire escape three new fire doors and put in a new window creating further unforeseen delays and costs.  He added: “Everything shows they have not thought about this This is causing the whole delay of the project I know how much that fire escape cost and there is not much change out of £100,000 and vents are £150,000 That is a quarter of a million not accounted for.”  Cllr Hopkinson also claims the three newly-installed fire doors are not thick enough and may not comply with regulations and he believes they have been fitted at a cheaper cost and he has not been able to see a paper trail to confirm if they have been fitted by workers with appropriate certification.  the council stated that the major regeneration project to rejuvenate Glossop’s halls was almost complete and the council was in the final stages of appointing a partner to manage the buildings and the services they will provide.  It added that construction work was near completion and the council was in the process of completing legal work to formally appoint Fork and Field Catering Limited as its operational partner following a recent decision by the council’s Executive.  Cllr Mckeown has said: “What originally started off as just repairs and replacement of the market roof became a plan with the additional funding we were able to get to restore and return the whole complex back to use.  “Buildings of this age and heritage inevitably present challenges and things have taken a little longer than any of us hoped I’d like to thank people for their ongoing patience whilst we complete these final stages.”  Cllr Hopkinson argued the council still needs to be more open about the delays any updated costs to the council and to residents the increasing loss of rent and how this will all be covered as well as the impact upon businesses waiting to return to the Market Hall.  He said: “I think they need to be honest with the public because the Leader of the Council and his Deputy do say this project is a £7.5m project “But I put in a question to Full Council and I said how much will it cost in the end Cllr Hopkinson added: “If we are not open and honest we are not going to realise mistakes and reflect and learn from them and apologise It’s not fair on the public and when they are not telling you the scheme cost it makes me wonder what they are hiding.” The council hopes the rejuvenation scheme for the halls in Glossop including the Market Hall will create new business opportunities as well as new food and drink Cllr Greenhalgh has said: “This is game-changing for Glossop The major investment we’ve made provides something for everyone and will ensure these buildings are the beating heart of our town now and in the decades to come after a rigorous selection and assurance process that our new operating partner has a clear vision the right values and ambitious plans for the use of these buildings which match the outstanding new interiors we’ll be revealing the name they’ll be trading under in Glossop and sharing more details about what we all have to look forward to in the New Year.” High Peak Borough Council owns the Market Hall Town Hall and the Municipal Buildings and the town’s Victoria Hall is owned in a trust The authority has been asked for a statement about the scheme’s overall costs delays and final completion date but the authority has not yet responded Cllr Greenhalgh has also previously accused the former Conservative Government and former Conservative MP Robert Largan of failing to work with the council and of snubbing Glossop after it missed out on £20m of Levelling Up funding in 2023 after reportedly scoring poorly on measures used to prioritise funding applications The council had planned to use this funding for a new leisure and wellbeing centre in Glossop with improvements to the community arts venue Victoria Hall Former Conservative High Peak MP Robert Largan claimed in 2023 there had been concerns with the council’s Levelling Up bid over the lack of detailed costs Old Glossop will once again be transformed into a festive wonderland as the much anticipated Old Glossop Christmas Market returns on Sunday Visitors can look forward to a seasonal experience from the festive sounds of carol singing around the Christmas tree at the Old Cross to the magic of Father Christmas arriving on his sleigh “We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors and hot food – there’s something for everyone!” Entertainment will include performances by school children from All Saints School Visitors can also enjoy performances from The Fab Choir and The Milltown Cloggies creating a festive atmosphere to kick off the holiday season while Glossop Parish Church will open its doors for refreshments The church bells will ring as a special tribute to open the market “We’re grateful to our local councillors and businesses for their support,” Janet added The event is organised by the Old Glossop Residents Association (OGRA) Entry to the event is set at a penny to meet licensing requirements Please note that Church Street South will be closed to traffic between 8:30 am and 6 pm on the day of the event Glossopdale School was totally transformed to provide a striking and sparkling dining experience as the stage was set for the inaugural Glossop & High Peak Business Awards and a spectacular evening of achievement and inspiration The red letter event has been established to recognise highlight and celebrate the very best businesses in our area the awards were sponsored by Davis Blank Furniss solicitors Your Vision Events and Glossop Business Centre Business representatives and special guests enjoyed a three-course meal provided by Glossop’s Cask & Kitchen at the black-tie evening Categories reflected the diverse business landscape with winners on the night receiving prestigious trophies and a £1,000 voucher to spend with Not Really Here Group photographs and more before guests danced the night away KPJ Group was awarded the overall Business of the Year award for its exceptional award entries across the Service Provider of the Year and Employer of the Year categories Presented by Shiva Shadi from Davis Blank Furniss judges were impressed by KPJ Group’s dedication to providing high-quality reliable recruitment services to businesses and job seekers KPJ is one of the highest-rated agencies in the North West The agency’s knowledge helps them to craft solutions that not only fit but often exceed expectations KPJ has a long-standing relationship with Flair Rugs in Hadfield demonstrating the responsiveness of their service Managing Director at KPJ Group commented on the company’s triple award wins and commented “To say we’re proud would be an understatement Our team pours their heart and soul into everything they do and this recognition is a testament to their hard work With everyone already talking about next year’s awards the Glossop & High Peak Business Awards have officially set the standard for celebrating local business brilliance To find out more about how to get involved with future awards, visit www.thebusinessawards.co.uk or email Awards@notreallyheremedia.com as part of an original £7m scheme funded by the council including a £2m grant from the former Government-backed D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership Cllr Adrian Hopkinson has argued the scheme particularly concerning Glossop Market Hall has taken several years already and it has faced and is facing delays and he fears the overall scheme’s cost is more likely to be around £11m rather than the originally stipulated £7m Cllr Anthony McKeown said: “This is the most significant investment in these historic buildings for decades – but this project is about so much more than just renovating the buildings “They’ve been transformed into fantastic modern spaces which safeguards them for this and future generations and ensures they will remain at the heart of the vibrant thriving town centre and community life for decades to come “What started out as repairs and replacement of the Market Hall roof has become this significant regeneration project thanks to our success in attracting external funding means we’re able to restore and return the whole complex to use and deliver new opportunities for businesses leisure and socialising spaces and places for community use.” But Conservative Cllr Hopkinson has argued the roof has needed a lot more work than originally thought and he claims there was a struggle to get workers to do jobs for the council because council work requires them to pay costly indemnity insurance which created further delays will be further delayed and that it could be as late as September The council stated at an early stage that work at the Market Hall would include replacing electrical and fire safety systems with a 12-month temporary closure and there were plans to engage with the traders to discuss their requirements and support them with alternative arrangements during this period the Glossop Market Hall renovation was making ‘good progress’ and by December the council explained the major regeneration project to rejuvenate Glossop’s halls was almost complete and the council was in the final stages of appointing a partner to manage the buildings and the services they will provide But Cllr Hopkinson said Glossop Market Hall should have originally opened in April and he questioned how the scheme could be progressing well when there has been at least one year’s delay and the council still does not have an opening date He also claims fire safety concerns with the building meant it was necessary to build a new fire escape three new fire doors and put in a new window creating further unforeseen delays and costs Cllr Hopkinson also claims three newly-installed fire doors are not thick enough and do not comply with regulations and he believes they have been fitted at a cheaper cost and he has not been able to see a paper trail to confirm if they have been fitted by workers with appropriate certification The council leader has previously stated it is important the council spends time to get the right result before the buildings are expected to reopen in 2025 and that it would be well worth the wait But Cllr Hopkinson has urged the council needs to be more open about delays any new costs to the council and to residents as well as the impact upon businesses waiting to return to the Market Hall Cllr McKeown said: “The age and heritage of the buildings have presented some challenges and it has taken longer to complete the building works than we had originally hoped but we are almost there now as we finalise compliance with all regulatory requirements “We’re also completing the legal process of formally appointing Fork and Field Catering Limited to manage the buildings and operate the services and amenities they will deliver next steps will be to share more details about what people can expect – including the name the company will operate under in Glossop when the buildings reopen this year.” The bank on High Street West is among scores of branches set to be axed by the banking giant this year throughout the UK And bosses claim the rise of online banking has been a major factor in their decision A spokesman said: "Before we close any branch we look at how our customers are managing their money and using the branch "Most customers are now using our Mobile Banking app which means they are using branches much less we'll be closing our Glossop branch." The closure will also mean the loss of the cashpoint machine and customers have been advised to use the Post Office for their day-to-day banking however they have promised to provide help in setting up online accounts there are plans for a shared banking hub in Glossop The spokesman said: "A Banking Hub is planned for this area Banking Hubs are shared banking spaces on the high street set up by Cash Access UK and operated by the Post Office Customers of all major banks and building societies can use them to do their everyday banking tasks "Our Community Banker will be at the Banking Hub one day a week so you can come in and do your banking in person We'll update our website with the hub address opening times and when our Community Banker will be there We'll keep our branch open until the Banking Hub is up and running." police officers discovered the plants inside the old Barclays banking branch at the junction of Norfolk Street and High Street East in Glossop The news of the closure has been met with dismay on local social media forums One poster said: "Last Bank left in Glossop until March and this was my first Bank back in the 1980s and was first Bank to have Cashpoint The yob - who has the tag 'Boof' is wanted for numerous incidents of criminal damage throughout Glossopdale A Derbyshire police spokesman said: "We would like to speak with the male in the picture regarding some recent criminal damage which has occurred in a number of locations around the Glossop and Hadfield area." Local people have identified the vandal responsible following the appeal - saying he regularly paints the name 'Boof' on benches this individual should be accompanied to every signature to ensure that his graffiti is cleaned off Another added: "It's been sprayed on lamp posts park benchs and bus stops all over Hadfield and Glossop He's a very naughty boy with a lot of time and paint on his hands." Anyone with information should contact Glossop police on 101 Marketing Stockport David Wakefield has been appointed as the new Joint Chair for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (TGICFT) The two trusts run the respective hospitals of Stepping Hill Hospital and Tameside Hospital alongside community health services in Stockport David Wakefield has held previous Chair roles at NHS Trusts including his most recent as Chair of the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust He is a qualified accountant and has held several senior executive posts including Commercial Finance Director for Royal Mail He has also held a number of non-executive directorships This is the first time the trusts have shared a Joint Chair role which brings the role in line with other senior leadership positions at the two organisations The appointment of David as Joint Chair is a key next step in strengthening collaboration in line with national NHS policy While the trusts will remain as separate organisations the role will seek to maximise the potential for joint working for the benefit of the local population Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has around 6,000 staff and is the second largest employer in Stockport It has a current annual budget of around £490 million Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has approximately 4,400 staff It has a current annual budget of around £315 million The appointment was made by the Council of Governors at each trust “I feel very proud and privileged to take up this position as chair representing two organisations which provide healthcare to many thousands of people across their respective areas I look forward to meeting my many new colleagues as we work together striving to uphold the highest standards of care and treatment for all.” who has served TGICFT for the last seven years will be handing over to David who commences on 1st April 2025 who has served as Interim Chair at SFT for the last 12 months will return to her Non-Executive Director and Vice-Chair role at the start of his tenure Monday 9th December: Brosscroft Village and Tintwistle -  6.30pm Waterside; Lodge Bank; The Croft; Peter St; Brosscroft Village; Goddard La; New Rd; Torside St; Valehouse Dr; Conduit St; West Dr; Manchester Rd; Old Rd (Tintwistle) Tuesday 10th December: Hadfield North & Padfield -  6.30pm Hadfield Station; Malvern Rise; Sutton Way; Platt St; Post St; Temple St; Platt St; Post St; Padfield Main Rd; Brosscroft; Valemount; Vale House Dr; Ehlinger Ave; Maguire Ave; Crowden Dr Bankbottom;; Station Rd Wednesday 11th December: Hadfield central -  6.30pm Hadfield Station; Station Rd; Salisbury St; Hadfield Rd; Kiln La; Bank St; Chapel La (part); Ridings Rd; Etherow Way; John Dalton St; Wooley Bridge Rd; Watkin Av; Hadfield Rd (part); Mersey Bank Rd; Chapel La (part); Hadfield Rd (part); Higher Barn Rd inc N Brook Rd; Green La; Newlands Dr; Newshaw La; Church St Stanyforth St; Queen St; South Marlow St; Hadfield Rd; Railway St; 6.30pm Shaw La; Shawfield Rd; Oakfield Rd; Newshaw La; Thorncliffe Rd; Lower Barn Rd inc Pinfold; Tavern Rd 6.30pm Ambulance Station; High St W; Dinting Vale; Glossop Rd; Cottage Lane; Melandra Castle Rd; Glossop Rd; Springmeadow; Lee Vale Dr; Marple Rd; Kinderlee Way; Marple Rd; Town La; High La Sunday 15th December:  Simmondley North including Primrose Lane -  6.30pm Reliance Garage; Turnlee Rd inc Turnlee Dr; Earls Way and Overdale Dr; Primrose La inc Brookside & Longclough Dr; Simmondley La; Bowland Road inc Burwell; Pennine Rd; Werneth Rd; Longmoor Rd; Pennine Rd Monday 16th December: Simmondley South -  Brooklands Dr; Simmondley New Road; Simmondley La; Hunters La inc Foxlea & Brockholes; Valley Rd; Kingfishers Way; Hunters La; Green Ln; Green Bank; Storth Meadow Rd inc Storth Bank & Spring Rise 6.30pm Foundry Cl; Shrewsbury St; Surrey St; Edward St; Arundel St; North Road; Hawthorn Dr; Heath Rd; Talbot Rd; Dinting Rd; Spire Hollin inc Ashleigh Ave; Lord St; Fitzalan St; Talbot St; Charles St; Howard St; Fauvel Rd 6.30pm Glossop Market Car Park; Ellison Street; Norfolk St; King Edward Av; Norfolk St; Hall Meadow Rd; Church St; Thorpe St; Bute St; Blackshaw Rd; Hope St; Shepley St inc Mossly Lea Dr; Manor Park Rd; Sheffield Rd; Woodcock Grove 6.30pm Glossop Market Car Park; High St E; Milltown; Glossop Brook View; High St E; Shirebrook Dr; Croft Manor; Shirebrook Dr; Carr Bank; Hurst Cres inc Plover Cl Mayflower Cl; Scotty Brook Cres; Shirebrook Dr; Leicester Dr; Shropshire Dr; Hampshire Cl; Hathersage Dr; Hillwood Dr Friday 20th December: Pikes Lane & Whitfield -  6.30pm Glossop Market Car Park; Victoria St; St Marys Rd; Shaw St; Summner St; Tredcroft St; Pikes La; Sunlaws St; High St W; Queen St; Pikes La; Princess St; Mount St; Hadfield Pl; James St; Hadfield St; John St; Hollin Cross La; Charlestown Rd; John Walton Cl; Whitfield Ave; Hague St; Whitfield Cross; Gladstone St; Highfield Rd; Uplands Rd; Wood St; Kershaw St; King St; Union St; Collier St This is a volunteer led event and all money donated  is to help secure the future of the mountain rescue team vehicle.  Homeowners resorted in using sandbags to block the water out as well as trying to unblock outside drains on the roads which increased the water levels on certain roads.  Residents took to social media to express their frustration with the local council with some users calling the local authorities “good for nothing” and “ridiculous” as there is currently no real protection for properties that are in an area which is prone to flooding although some houses were provided with sandbags from the council When the town was last hit by floods on New Years Eve 2024 Brookfield and Corn Street saw some of the highest water levels however this time High Street West was closed to prevent the water seeping into houses and until the water had been drained properly and the weather improved.  Concerned residents have resulted in emailing the council demanding a change as this they believe this problem could be solved if the appropriate flood prevention equipment was used and if drains were unblocked.  A spokesperson for Derbyshire County Council stated that despite earlier concerns about disconnected drains beneath the Home Bargains car park extensive investigations have ruled this out as the cause of the flooding The council also acknowledged that while funding has been allocated to address flooding in this area any action remains at the feasibility stage No specific timescales have been provided for the implementation of potential solutions A blocked culvert near Glossopdale School is believed to have added to the issue creating a ‘river’ down Shaw Lane running onto the already flooded A57.  The council noted “We believe the blocked culvert is a matter for the school although we’ll be in touch with them to see if we can help to resolve the matter.” The community came together with places offering refuge for those whose houses had flooded as well as communities collectively attempting to empty drains that had been blocked The Derbyshire Constabulary say an incident took place on High Street West in Glossop during the early hours of Sunday February 16.  High Peak PCSO Linda Cook said: “Anyone who has any information in relation to the incident can you please contact police on 101 using 158-16/02/25 as the reference.”  The construction work is now nearing completion and the Council is pleased to announce it is in the process of completing the legal work to formally appoint Fork and Field Catering Limited as its operational partner following a recent decision by the Council’s Executive said: “This is the biggest investment in Glossop’s much-loved heritage buildings for many years The results are fantastic and we’re so excited for everyone to see this transformation when the doors re-open next year  “What originally started off as just repairs and replacement of the market roof became a plan with the additional funding we were able to get to restore and return the whole complex back to use Buildings of this age and heritage inevitably present challenges and things have taken a little longer than any of us hoped I’d like to thank people for their ongoing patience whilst we complete these final stages  “We’re all so impressed by what’s been delivered and we can’t wait to share the results I can promise it will definitely have been worth the wait!”  The work was funded by the Council with a £2 million grant contribution from the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership (now transitioned into East Midlands Combined County Authority) via their Getting Building Fund  There will new business opportunities Councillor Damien Greenhalgh, Deputy Leader and Executive Councillor for Regeneration, Tourism and Leisure, said: “This is game-changing for Glossop. The major investment we’ve made provides something for everyone and will ensure these buildings are the beating heart of our town now and in the decades to come.  “Once the paperwork is complete we’ll be revealing the name they’ll be trading under in Glossop and sharing more details about what we all have to look forward to in the new year.” is now in danger of structural damage.  This isn't the first time the building has experienced damage the old mill suffered a fire which burnt through the roof of the building and the top floor vehicular access to the shops and apartments within the mill complex will be closed until the weekend Local authorities and engineers are working to stabilise the area and ensure the safety of residents.  The sinkhole has raised concerns about the stability of the entire structure Emergency services are urging the public to avoid the area until further notice was found guilty at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court conspiracy to commit a burglary with intent to steal and at another trial admitted conspiring to cause an explosion likely to endanger life and property Property valued at more than £300,000 vehicles and stock stolen from shops was stolen and £50,000 of damage caused to properties the gang came to the attention of police in Greater Manchester Operation Benson was set up by officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Group (SOCG) Offences predominantly involved the targeting of automatic cash dispensing machines (ATMs) These machines were either free standing within shops or built into the wall and accessible from the outside the premises The group used various methods to commit these offences which included using explosive gases to blow up the ATM machine and steal the money within or using saws to gain entry to steal the money the SOCG executed warrants at nine addresses throughout Greater Manchester and Derbyshire resulting in the arrest of seven suspects who were all later charged and sentenced 11 men and two women have been sentenced to a collective 51 years and eight months in prison DCI Phil Kennedy of the Serious and Organised Crime Group said: “This sentence is a culmination of an extensive and detailed investigation conducted by a dedicated and determined team of officers from the SOCG who were greatly assisted by close partnership working with SaferCash representatives the CPS’ Complex Case unit and also with assistance from officers at Derbyshire and Staffordshire police “This investigation and offending spanned over a number of police force regions and shows ours and our partners’ determination in dismantling organised crime networks who commit these kinds of offences “While the vast majority of people in Greater Manchester work hard for their rewards in life a small minority think it is acceptable to try and shortcut their way via acts of criminality We will do everything in our power to catch and prosecute organised criminals whose offending blights our communities “If you believe someone to be involved in criminality Your actions will help prevent innocent people becoming the victims of crime.” the Head of SaferCash and a Director of the British Security Industry Association added: “The SaferCash team have a strong working relationship with GMP and on behalf of the ATM industry I would wish to thank all those involved in this complex far reaching investigation that has resulted in such a successfully outcome “Attacks against ATM’s have a significant affect not only the industry and businesses reducing their access to cash and the other important services provided.” Andy Burnham has long held plans to bring several commuter railway lines into public control initially aiming to do so by the end of the decade he pledged earlier this year to speed that process up and take over eight commuter lines by 2028 Work is ongoing to bring the eight lines into Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM’s) remit — with the mayor confirming the first Bee Network rail services could start running in 2026.  explained why those eight had been selected “We have chosen those because they’re core — the Airport is the gateway to the northwest and they are core commuter and leisure lines,” he said “We have selected those eight because it just makes sense.” Mr Everitt added the ‘plan next year will set out the sequence by which we bring that in’ but crucially identified Manchester and Tameside will see the first Bee Network trains “We are going first with Glossop-Manchester and Stalybridge-Manchester,” he added “They will be the first two lines that will get the pay-as-you-go system on it Rather like buses have been done in tranches we will do a similar exercise with the railways.” The promise of taking over the railways is that passengers will be able to use different modes of public transport — trains and only pay up to a daily cap to make it easier to move around It would take Greater Manchester to an integrated added: “I think about the [eight railway lines] as a Greater Manchester equivalent of the London Overground They will be integrated with the tram network and the bus network — eventually we will be able to have a single unified cap for all of those journeys.” the eight lines are ‘not the limit’ of Mr Burnham’s ‘rail ambitions’ the mayor added at the same press conference believing ‘there’s a lot more that can come into the Bee Network’ Details of future plans have not yet been made public nor have final dates been set in stone for the first eight railway lines The latest updates from Stepping Hill Hospital By InYourArea Community · 8 March 2025 STEPPING HILL HOSPITAL: New chair David Wakefield A new joint chair has been appointed to Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (TGICFT) The trusts run the respective hospitals of Stepping Hill Hospital and Tameside Hospital alongside community health services in Stockport David Wakefield has held previous chair roles at NHS Trusts including his most recent as chair of the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust including commercial finance director for Royal Mail This is the first time the trusts have shared a joint chair role The appointment of David as joint chair is a key next step in strengthening collaboration in line with national NHS policy It has a current annual budget of around £490m It has a current annual budget of around £315m David said: “I feel very proud and privileged to take up this position as chair representing two organisations which provide healthcare to many thousands of people across their respective areas “I look forward to meeting my many new colleagues as we work together who has served TGICFT for the last seven years will be handing over to David who commences on April 1 who has served as interim chair at SFT for the last 12 months will return to her non-executive director and vice-chair role at the start of his tenure The trusts would like to thank both Jane and Marisa for their leadership and commitment to their roles Stepping Hill Hospital is located in Stockport You can find more of their columns here LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} 14 June, 2024 By The Engineering Group of the Geological Society is encouraging early career ground engineers to enter the 27th Glossop Award The Engineering Group of the Geological Society (Eggs) gives out the Glossop Award annually to an outstanding early career ground engineer who could be employed as an engineering geologist The individual should have no more than eight years of postgraduate experience (as of 21 November) They should also be a fellow of the Geological Society who is at least under training to become a chartered geologist or scientist applicants should write their submission based on one of the following briefs: The successful candidate will present their work at the Glossop Meeting to be held at the Royal Institution in London on 21 November 2024 The Glossop Award presentation will be followed by the 24th Glossop Medal Lecture by Ebor Geoscience engineering geomorphologist Mark Lee Eggs awards the Glossop Medal to an eminent person involved in engineering geology inviting them to give a lecture on the application of engineering geology to civil engineering The 26th Glossop Award winner and Atkins Réalis engineering geologist Luke Johnstone said “it was an honour receiving the 2023 Glossop Award and presenting at the Royal Institution” “As someone who had recently moved to the United Kingdom the application process and award was an amazing introduction to the Geological Society and the local geotechnical community,” he added “I would encourage all early careers to consider a submission The application process was an invaluable reflection on my career to date The winner will receive up to £500 for a Geological Society Special Publication of their choice or attendance at a training course or field meeting supported or run by Eggs The winner will also be offered the option of joining the Engineering Group of Geological Society Committee for one year The application deadline is 5pm on 28 June More information, including the application form, can be found here Tagged with: The latest episode of Breaking Ground features four recent university graduates who have all taken part in the Ground Forum mentoring programme The British Geotechnical Association has announced the four finalists for the 56th Cooling Prize Competition which will be held in Leeds on 11 February Ground Engineering has chosen five new early career contributors to write a monthly blog for the magazine throughout 2025 recent graduates and early career professionals have until 8 November to apply for GE's early career contributor initiative After searching the area and having no luck the casualty was eventually found in the Hern Stones area of Bleaklow where snow was up to 3ft deep He was quickly assessed on the scene and provided with blankets due to hypothermia.  With the risk of life threatening injuries the team requested support from the Coastguard S92 helicopter Unfortunately after several attempts they were forced to turn by the weather on Bleaklow Kinder and Edale Mountain Rescue Teams were called on to support the casualty 30 team members took part with a further 12 from Kinder Mountain Rescue Team and 18 from Edale Mountain Rescue Team All teams stood down at midnight where they got some well deserved hot food They added: “We wish the casualty a speedy recovery.” Two second-half Ste Whitley strikes saw FC Isle of Man secure a late 2-1 victory at ten-man Glossop North End in the NWCFL Premier Division this afternoon (8 February) Whitley opened the scoring in the 53rd minute slotting home after being set through on goal by Dean Pinnington The hosts responded 20 minutes later as Lee Rick converted from the penalty spot before Glossop North End saw Abdul Djalo shown a straight red card for violent conduct with five minutes remaining 'The Ravens' were then gifted a late winner as a mistake from GNE stopper Alex Brown saw Whitley capitalise and sweep home heading into stoppage time with a decisive second FC Isle of Man made the journey to Derbyshire hoping to avoid a repeat of their last meeting with thier hosts which saw Glossop North End emerge with a 2-0 victory on Manx shores In a cagey first half at the Asgard Engineering Stadium openings at either end were few and far between The best opportunity for either side fell to Glossop North End as striker Tom Lawless was sent through one-on-one with Ravens 'keeper Adam Killey on 39 minutes only for the strike to send a shot just wide FC Isle of Man managed to break the deadlock eight minutes into the second Dean Pinnington finding Whitley in behind the Glossop North End defence who composed himself before slotting home to give the visitors the lead Glossop North End nearly responded in kind straight from the restart putting the ball in the back of the FC Isle of Man net only to see it chalked for an offside The hosts looked to increase the pressure in search of a leveller and got their reward - winning themselves a penalty in the 73rd minute with Rick calmly dispatching from the spot to equalise Tensions began to rise heading into the last ten minutes with both sides searching for a winner and Glossop North End found themselves down to ten men in the 85th minute A rash reaction from Djalo after being fouled saw the referee brandish a red card following a resulting melee between both sets of players FC Isle of Man were provided with a huge gift to decide the contest A poor clearance from Glossop North End goalkeeper Brown went straight to the feet of Sean Doyle who attempted to round the keeper to score before Whitley provided the telling touch to tap home into an empty net and grab maximum points for the Island outfit FC Isle of Man's next match will be at home against Barnoldswick Town on Saturday The incident occurred in the Brook Tavern pub in Victoria Street at around 4am on February 16 Officers are keen to speak to the man pictured in connection with the incident as he may have information which could help with their investigation • Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form • Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers Flooding in isolated areas of Glossop on New Year’s Day 2025 caused significant disruption particularly in the Brookfield area along the A57 and residents were quick to raise concerns about potential drainage issues under the Home Bargains building We contacted to Derbyshire County Council (DCC) for comment The Brookfield area is a main route into Glossop and residents fear that without significant improvements to drainage infrastructure the problem will continue and potentially worsen with future heavy rainfall Many residents have said they were able to pick up a smell of the drug as well as seeing an increased police presence in the town centre of Glossop recently This is following the discovery of the cannabis grow at the old Barclays Bank building situated at the junction of Norfolk Street and High St East The Glossop and Buxton teams have seized the exhibits as evidence and have dismantled the grow confirming that they will keep residents updated with this ongoing investigation There were no arrests made at the scene and it has now been confirmed that 415 plants were found This is still in the early stages of investigation Brookfield and Corn Street saw some of the highest water levels with the popular roads being shut until the water had been drained properly and the weather improved.  The flooding impacted public transport including the train services which has recently come under fire for the excessive cancellations on the Glossop to Manchester line Footbridges that went over the river Etherow were also impassable due to the volume of water.  The community came together with places offering refuge for those whose houses had flooded as well as communities collectively attempting to empty drains that had been blocked.  Properties in Stockport also had to be evacuated due to the weather and have today been allowed back into their homes.  Derbyshire County Council have been approached for a comment the pair have set up “Penny’s Wings” in her honour which they hope will help others who are suffering in silence.  the pair will be taking part in a ‘Team Marathon’ at CrossFit in Glossop on Saturday February 1.  The event will see 42 teams of four take on 26.2 miles of activity skiing and rowing- with everything bar the running taking part inside CrossFit.  with six teams starting the challenge every hour.  All proceeds raised through the event will be donated to ‘Tommy’s’ a charity dedicated to conducting groundbreaking research to make pregnancy safer for everyone.  Over £2,000 has been raised for the charity so far and donations are still being taken via the JustGiving page.  https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/pennyswingsxtommys?fbclid=IwY2xjawH8VoJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXS0ZRRmjXGr9grlf3f_WnjvRivPU7okFJ2zqcg-2RM0SjH9r-dxpIoBow_aem_tBevBkyNRE6oKOKj9DKH5Q  but giving birth to a child you never get to raise has by far been our greatest pain.  will carry this pain for the rest of our lives “Loss is an extremely lonely journey to go through but we want people to know that they are not alone.  “Please help us honour Penny and save future babies no one should have to experience this pain.  “We invite anyone to come down on the day to support our participants drink some drinks or to just watch and cheer.”