Greenfield resident urges political leaders to implement immediate Covid-19 risk assessment at Dovestone

A GREENFIELD resident fears thousands of visitors to Dovestone Reservoir are putting the village at increased risk of coronavirus. Catherine Knowles has called on leading…

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New measures brought in at Dovestone reservoir to deter irresponsible visitors

POLICE, water, and council chiefs are stepping up measures this weekend (16 – 17 Jan) to reduce the number of day-trippers flouting Covid guidance at…

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Parking ticket blitz as motorists ignore latest tourist hot spot traffic restrictions

HUNDREDS of motorists, including taxi drivers, continue to flout new parking restrictions introduced to alleviate traffic chaos at Dovestone Reservoir. More than 800 fines have…

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Not so magic roundabout! Roadworks scheme ‘baffles’ councillors

OLDHAM Council has admitted parking spaces were erroneously removed during roadworks and junction modifications in Dobcross. But the Council insists the installation, removal and then…

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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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