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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Man sought after two cars stolen from elderly man in Austerlands
POLICE want to speak to a man who may be able to help with enquiries into two car thefts in Austerlands on Wednesday, July 20.…
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Fatal Delph car crash after driver ‘lost control’
TWO men died in a road traffic collision in Delph when the driver “lost control” while driving at an “excessive speed”, an inquest has heard.…
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Vandals target Christ Church Friezland with racist graffiti and damage
OFFENSIVE and racist graffiti is being cleaned off Christ Church Friezland after vandals targeted the site on numerous occasions. Windows were also broken, the building…
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Man found dead in Dobcross village
A MAN has been found dead in Dobcross after he was believed to have fallen. Emergency services and a police cordon were spotted at Sugar…
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Parents and youngsters learn to become cyber savvy
A GROUP of Saddleworth parents recently went back to school for a crash course in cyber security from a police expert. And Year 5 and…
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Officers ‘tackle’ 13-hour sports challenge for charity
A CHALLENGING fundraising marathon over 13 hours saw local police and rugby league legends come face-to-face to raise money for Mahdlo Youth Zone. Chief Inspector…
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New groups to help take action against crime in Grotton, Lees and Springhead
COMMUNITY crime watch groups have been set up in Grotton, Lees and Springhead to help tackle crime following a spate of burglaries in the areas.…
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GMP Sergeant and fundraising extraordinaire is recognised in Queen’s New Year’s Honours List
GREATER Manchester Police officer Damieon Hartley–Pickles has been recognised for his outstanding charity work in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. Damieon, who has over…
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