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…
View More Police appeal for information after moorland fires started ‘deliberately’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.…
View More Police launch appeal to help catch beauty spot fire starters as emergency services tackle new moorland outbreaksDovestone 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…
View More Dovestone day out – beauty spot stakeholders’ public engagement exerciseRSPB 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…
View More RSPB move to mitigate fire risks at beauty spot with a new postPublic 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…
View More Public urged to take care in countryside after latest wildfire at Dovestone ReservoirNational 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…
View More National Trust rangers say moorland fires are putting lives at risk.STOP THIS! Barbecue ban and fines to combat Saddleworth moorland blazes?
BARBECUE bans and harsher penalties are being called for by councillors to protect the Saddleworth countryside after a spate of damaging fires. Over Easter, blazes…
View More STOP THIS! Barbecue ban and fines to combat Saddleworth moorland blazes?Dovestone WI plan Fire Marshals scheme to help fight Saddleworth moors fires
WOMEN power is lending a hand to help hard-pressed fire and police officers in the battle to protect Saddleworth’s moors and wildlife. Jessica Moreland, president…
View More Dovestone WI plan Fire Marshals scheme to help fight Saddleworth moors firesPublic appeal launched to raise £500,000 to restore Marsden Moor after blazes
AN appeal to raise £500,000 to help restore Marsden Moor has been launched by the National Trust after the latest outbreak of wildfires devastated huge…
View More Public appeal launched to raise £500,000 to restore Marsden Moor after blazes
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