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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Tag: Moorland Fires
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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United Utilities ‘no’ to temporary reservoir closure
WATER bosses have poured cold water on renewed calls for a temporary public closure of Dovestone Reservoir. Nearly 3,500 people have signed an online petition…
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‘Stay off the moors’ plea from National Trust rangers
NATIONAL Trust rangers have urged people to stay away from “vulnerable” moorland to avoid a repeat of last year’s major fires. Wildlife and hundreds of…
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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…
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Parole Board process is ‘art not a science’ says former member
Independent editor Trevor Baxter sits down with a Saddleworth-based former Parole Board member to discuss the issues faced by the under-fire service. The decision –…
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Save the moors – a special report after fires at Dovestone Reservoir
A SPATE of damaging moorland fires at Dovestone Reservoir in Greenfield have sent waves of anger and frustration across Saddleworth. Now a letter has been…
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