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…
View More MP calls on Government for clearer guidance on exercising “locally” after another busy weekend at DovestoneTag: Dovestone
New measures brought in at Dovestone reservoir to deter irresponsible visitors
POLICE, water, and council chiefs are stepping up measures this weekend (16 – 17 Jan) to reduce the number of day-trippers flouting Covid guidance at…
View More New measures brought in at Dovestone reservoir to deter irresponsible visitors‘Hooligan’ in sheep’s clothing! George set for animal reality show appearance?
GEORGE the sheep is feeling a bit crook but hopes some animal magic from a TV vet will soon have him ram-bling again. George lives…
View More ‘Hooligan’ in sheep’s clothing! George set for animal reality show appearance?Campaigners urge Oldham Council to consider alternative development plans to save Chew Valley
LOCAL campaigners are urging Oldham Council to consider their alternative development plans and prevent Chew Valley being “destroyed” by the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. The…
View More Campaigners urge Oldham Council to consider alternative development plans to save Chew ValleyDouble yellow lines removed after protest
A SECTION of double yellow lines introduced to ‘remove obstructive parking and allow social distancing’ for up to 18 months have been removed after only…
View More Double yellow lines removed after protestHas community toilet scheme become an inconvenience?
COUNCILLORS have questioned if Saddleworth’s community toilet scheme is flushed with success. But rather than pull the chain on the long-standing initiative, they intend loo-king…
View More Has community toilet scheme become an inconvenience?Illegal raves, arson attacks, barbeques: The message is clear, please respect your local parks!
It’s ‘Love Parks Week’ (July 12 to 21) and Oldham Council is asking people to treat the countryside, green spaces and parks with respect. Since…
View More Illegal raves, arson attacks, barbeques: The message is clear, please respect your local parks!All invited to Saddleworth ecoEvents on Zoom
THINK the RSPB is all about birds? Think again. A series of weekly Zoom online meetings for everyone interested in sustaining and improving the local…
View More All invited to Saddleworth ecoEvents on ZoomGreater Manchester mayoral candidate casts eye over Saddleworth
A CANDIDATE to become the next Mayor of Greater Manchester has visited Saddleworth as she prepares for her campaign. Conservative Party representative Laura Evans had…
View More Greater Manchester mayoral candidate casts eye over SaddleworthFootpaths left “blocked, obstructed and neglected”, say campaigners
MANY walkers are struggling to enjoy the full extent of the local countryside because of many footpaths being ‘blocked, obstructed or in a poor condition’,…
View More Footpaths left “blocked, obstructed and neglected”, say campaigners