SMOKE is billowing from the site of the historic Robert Fletcher’s Paper Mill in Greenfield after a large blaze erupted. The fire, which broke out…
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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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Moorland fire sees Saddleworth clouded by smoke
SMOKE is billowing over Saddleworth as a moorland fire continues to burn over Marsden, West Yorkshire. The smell of burning is filling the air as…
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Road closure in place in Grasscroft
A TEMPORARY road closure is currently in place in Grasscroft due to an incident. Mossley Road at its junction with Brookway is currently shut in…
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Charred area pictured following blaze on Marsden moorland
FIRE CREWS have been in attendance at a moorland blaze which can be seen from Saddleworth Officers are attending the incident close to Marsden at…
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Fire fighters ready for summer after specialist wildfire training
SADDLEWORTH has helped prepare fire fighters for what may come over the summer months by staging specialist training on wildfires and burns. Greater Manchester Fire…
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Traffic chaos as M62 completely closed.
SADDLEWORTH motorists have been warned to expect traffic problems after a serious collision and vehicle fire closed the M62 in both directions. The carriageway…
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Community moss planting days announced for Marsden Moor
A SERIES of community moss planting days have been announced by the National Trust on Marsden Moor to help recovery from damage caused by fires.…
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‘It’s out of control’ – resident pleads for help with Dovestone “carnage”
A CONCERNED resident living on the doorstep of Dovestone has hit out at the “carnage” inflicted on a small Greenfield community by a minority of…
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Fire fighters tackle blaze at reservoir site
EMERGENCY services have concluded investigations into a fire at Yeoman Hey Reservoir on Monday night (July 11). A total of 10 engines and supporting appliances…
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