‘Sign petition’ plea as supermarkets halt disposal barbecue sales in heatwave

A SADDLEWORTH councillor has called for a complete ban on the sale of disposable barbecues “to protect our wildlife and green spaces.” Cllr George Hulme…

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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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Police launch appeal to help catch beauty spot fire starters as emergency services tackle new moorland outbreaks

FIRE FIGHTERS have tackled a new spate of moorland fires in Saddleworth as police believe last week’s outbreaks at Yeoman Hey Reservoir were started deliberately.…

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Dovestone day out – beauty spot stakeholders’ public engagement exercise

VISITOR numbers to Dovestone Reservoir today were swelled by professionals and volunteers with responsibility for protecting the Greenfield beauty spot for thousands to enjoy. Led…

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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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National Trust rangers say moorland fires are putting lives at risk.

National Trust rangers are warning that reckless behaviour on the moors could be putting lives at risk. It’s after three moorland fires in just two…

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