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Accident inquiry boss lied

THE Glossop boss of a former bus company has confessed to giving false information about drivers’ working hours to an official inquiry set up following a fatal accident.

Hadfield-based businessman Vincenzo Casale — managing director of Gorton-based GM Buses and the jointly-operated UK North — together with former traffic manager David Ellis, 36, of Hyde, admitted conspiring to defraud the Traffic Commissioner by giving false evidence.


 

Ashton is new council leader

Ashton is new council leader

THE new leader of High Peak Council said the challenge he faces is to deliver improved services while keeping council tax increases low.

Search is on for Chef of the Year

HAVE you got what it takes to be Glossopdale’s answer to Gordon Ramsay?


 

Bright sparks halt moor blaze

Bright sparks halt moor blaze

A MAJOR fire was averted on the moors thanks to a group which was set up to protect moorland around Glossop.

Hail down Bab’s cab on ebay

Hail down Bab’s cab on ebay

LEAGUES of Gentlemen (and women) could be snapping up the latest online bargain.


 

 

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Keep footpath away from kids play area’ Andrew faces up to his voters New meter sparks outrage Glossop cops are the best of the bunch ‘No cruelty to animals’ pledge Nobel prize for eco professor Actor is building second career in dry stone walls Joy as leaking lake is plugged Crime stats dip is ‘remarkable’ Couple presided over ‘disgusting’ bakeries Youth of today have their say Sainsbury’s sign on dotted line Poor trade closes store Make a date with cheeky calendar girls Spanish lotto warning Calls stepped up for phone mast Couple marry for richer, for pourer Birds of prey keep boredom at bay Tall order for health check Sentences ‘not enough’ Sainsburys for mill site? Restored tram is a class act Medics to move in to Easton House Here comes bride – with ball and chain Young musician is feeling blue Flourishing mill in the spotlight
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