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Glossop Market Hall is about to be transformed — and the first details of its eagerly awaited reopening have been revealed. Set to open this November, following a major renovation led and funded by High Peak Borough Council, the historic venue is unveiling its first three traders, each bringing something truly special to the town.

Households across the High Peak will soon receive letters from the Council detailing upcoming changes to waste and recycling collections. From Monday 20 October, all households in the Borough will be affected as Alliance Environmental Services – the Council’s waste collection partner – introduces revised collection rounds to improve efficiency. This may mean a change

St John’s Church in Buxton hosted a special community event yesterday for residents registered with local GP practices, aimed at promoting and training people on how to use the NHS App. The session gave attendees the chance to receive hands-on support with installing and navigating the app, helping more people access healthcare services digitally. Alongside

The East Midlands is set to benefit from a major government investment, with communities across Derby, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire receiving a share of the landmark £5 billion Pride in Place programme, announced today by the Prime Minister. The decade-long initiative will put local people at the heart of community renewal, giving residents new powers

A new Banking Hub is set to open on Spring Gardens, Buxton, following confirmation that Lloyds Banking Group will close its Halifax branch in the town on 20 January 2026. The closure comes as part of a nationwide restructuring by Lloyds Banking Group, which is pushing more customers towards online banking. The move has raised

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is set to open applications for new wholetime firefighters from Wednesday 8 October 2025, inviting residents of Derbyshire – and those living within 10 miles of the county border – to apply for an exciting and rewarding career in the fire service. Under the campaign banner “It Starts with

A Chapel-en-le-Frith man is marking Organ Donation Week (22–28 September) by sharing his extraordinary journey of survival following a life-saving liver transplant. James, 41, was first diagnosed with congenital hepatic fibrosis, a rare liver condition, when he was just five years old. For decades he managed the illness, but by 2023 his health had collapsed.

Fresh designs have been unveiled for the next stage of improvements at Glossop’s much-loved Manor Park, setting out a bold and inclusive vision for a new community-led space designed to be enjoyed by teenagers, adults and families alike. High Peak Borough Council has already delivered upgrades to the toddler play area and replaced equipment in

Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust is celebrating after securing a £248,700 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, ensuring the Trust can continue to protect, share and celebrate the town’s rich spa heritage while creating new opportunities for local people. The two-year delivery programme, made possible by National Lottery players, will strengthen the Trust’s long-term sustainability

Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025 ⏰ Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm Location: Hayfield Cricket Club, Church Street, Hayfield, SK22 2JE Parents, carers, and anyone working with children and young people are invited to a free session on online safety – offering practical tools and knowledge to help keep kids safe in the digital world. The event