A PERSONAL trainer drowned after paddleboarding on Dove Stone Reservoir without wearing a lifejacket, an inquest heard. But a coroner has said Simon Daniels died…
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Another moorland fire in Saddleworth
GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue have confirmed they are at the scene of a moorland fire in Saddleworth. The blaze broke out on Sunday, April…
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Boost health and wellbeing with RSPB Dove Stone outdoor activities
A SERIES of four outdoor wellbeing activities is being piloted by RSPB Dove Stone in Greenfield this autumn. The charity is working with local providers…
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Vehicle pulled from Dovestone Reservoir in large emergency services effort
Images by GGC Media LTD DOVESTONE Reservoir saw dramatic scenes as several emergency crews helped pull a car from the water. A specialist unit from…
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Dovestone revenue is big earner for OMBC
MOTORISTS visiting Dovestone Reservoir have contributed nearly £340,000 to Oldham Council coffers, figures obtained by the Independent reveal. Between January 2021 and May 2022, the…
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Police appeal for information after moorland fires started ‘deliberately’
POLICE are appealing for information to help catch those responsible for starting fires on Saddleworth’s moors “deliberately”. In the past 10 days there have been…
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Residents advised to take extra care with temperatures set to soar
SADDLEWORTH residents are strongly advised to take extra care and precautions as temperatures are set to soar over the weekend and into next week. An…
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RSPB move to mitigate fire risks at beauty spot with a new post
A NEW appointment is imminent to help protect countryside around Dovestone Reservoir from the ravages of fire. Already, with the fine weather in March, there…
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Keep off the grass! New Dovestone fence to protect reservoir embankment
WORK is underway on a new feature at Dovestone Reservoir that might not meet with universal approval with all visitors. However, landowners United Utilities say…
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Power to the people – Hydro is green way to produce electricity
A CHANCE to see green energy generated in the heart of a tourist hotspot coincided with the seventh anniversary of the official switch on of…
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Happy as a parrot! New visitor at Dovestone Reservoir
THERE is never a shortage of visitors to Dovestone Reservoir these days but some flock to the area less often than most. While there are…
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‘Less is more’ – disappearing litter bins part of plan for cleaner streets
LITTER bins across Saddleworth are being removed as part of Oldham Council’s new borough wide approach to rubbish collection! Residents have already noticed the disappearance…
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Public urged to take care in countryside after latest wildfire at Dovestone Reservoir
THE public is being urged to take extra care when visiting the countryside after a wildfire broke out at Dovestone Reservoir. Greater Manchester Fire and…
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Driving to Dovestone? Don’t! Traffic wardens issue more than 170 parking tickets
DESPITE pleas from the RSPB and Oldham Council, visitors flocked to Dovestone Reservoir over the Easter Weekend. The result of this surge in visitors was…
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Greenfield resident urges political leaders to implement immediate Covid-19 risk assessment at Dovestone
A GREENFIELD resident fears thousands of visitors to Dovestone Reservoir are putting the village at increased risk of coronavirus. Catherine Knowles has called on leading…
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MP calls on Government for clearer guidance on exercising “locally” after another busy weekend at Dovestone
AFTER the latest weekend influx of visitors to Dovestone Reservoir, Oldham East and Saddleworth East MP Debbie Abrahams wants greater clarity from Government over Covid-19…
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Photographer Michael shines light on Saddleworth’s stunning landscape
WHILE regular exercise is encouraged during lockdown accessing Saddleworth’s stunning scenery may not be as straightforward as usual. So, a new book could be just…
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Kindness awards for Saddleworth School pupils
KIND-HEARTED pupils at Saddleworth School have been busy supporting important causes across the borough. The school’s charity ambassadors picked Oldham Foodbank as their first event…
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New plans to manage Dovestone announced
A NEW action plan for managing the numbers of visitors to Dovestone reservoir will bring “much needed relief” for local residents, it is hoped. The…
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MP’s ‘concerns” over Spatial Framework as councillors prepare to vote on Oldham’s homes plan allocation
DEBBIE Abrahams warns any future housing development on the Fletchers Mill site in Greenfield must address access issues caused by visitor numbers to Dovestone Reservoir.…
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Parking means pounds for the local authority
OLDHAM Council banked nearly £40,000 in just two months from motorists parked at Dovestone Reservoir, the Independent can reveal. Since the introduction of new higher…
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Police taking action to prevent planned rave-style event at Dovestone
POLICE officers are taking positive action to prevent a large-scale planned illegal gathering from taking place at Dovestone Reservoir this weekend. Officers in GMP’s Force…
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Curlews and Conservation: At Dovestones with Kate Hanley
A SERIES of weekly ecoEvents online is offering an informative and helpful insight for everyone interested in sustaining and improving the local environment. The first…
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Dovestone billing ‘causing almighty problem’, says concerned councillor
BILLING Dovestone Reservoir as a tourist hotspot is part of the reason why crowds are packing into it – and the associated parking chaos. And…
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Pay (more) and display! New parking fees for reservoir?
MOTORISTS parking at Dovestone Reservoir contributed more than £85,000 to Oldham Council coffers in the last financial year. That figure will now rise considerably if…
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United Utilities ‘no’ to temporary reservoir closure
WATER bosses have poured cold water on renewed calls for a temporary public closure of Dovestone Reservoir. Nearly 3,500 people have signed an online petition…
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OMRT to the rescue at Dovestone Reservoir
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team was called out to help rescue a woman who had fallen down a hill near to Dovestone Reservoir and broke her…
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United Utilities ‘no’ to temporary Dovestone closure
WATER bosses have poured cold water on renewed calls for a temporary public closure of Dovestone Reservoir.Nearly 3,500 people have signed an online petition asking…
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Petition calls for temporary closure of Dovestone Reservoir
THOUSANDS of people have signed a petition calling for a temporary visitors’ ban at Dovestone Reservoir. Organiser Helen Bishop says the Saddleworth beauty spot should…
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‘Stay away’ plea as fire crews attend blaze at Dovestone Reservoir
Firefighters are in attendance at Dovestone Reservoir after a blaze broke out at the Saddleworth beauty spot this afternoon. (Tuesday) The public is asked to…
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Car park charges to be reintroduced – including Dovestone Reservoir
Oldham Council is set to reintroduce car parking charges across the borough. It comes after the latest government announcement encouraging people back into work.Car park…
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Dovestone Reservoir to re-open to public
United Utilities is re-opening the car parks at its reservoir and recreational sites from Friday 15 May. However, visitors are still being urged to observe…
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‘Stay off the moors’ plea from National Trust rangers
NATIONAL Trust rangers have urged people to stay away from “vulnerable” moorland to avoid a repeat of last year’s major fires. Wildlife and hundreds of…
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Supermodel ‘our Karen’ drops in at Dovestone for Vogue feature
SADDLEWORTH’s most visited beauty spot has provided a striking backdrop to the return from America of an Oldham born supermodel. And Karen Elson used her…
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