HIKERS who became lost on Saddleworth Moor while attempting the Trinnacle Trail have been rescued by Oldham Mountain Rescue Team. The trio got into difficulty…
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Moors farmer fears Keith Bennett’s body may never be found after police halt latest search
FARMER Chris Crowther doubts if the body of Saddleworth Moors murder victim Keith Bennett will ever be found. A recent eight-day dig by specialist officers,…
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Saddleworth Moor search after human remains report connected to Moors Murders called off
POLICE have formally ended their search for human remains that may have been connected to Moors Murders victim Keith Bennett – after nothing was found.…
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Police say nothing found in Saddleworth Moor search after ‘human remains find’ claim
POLICE insist nothing has yet been uncovered by a dig on Saddleworth Moor after claims bones that could be connected to Moors Murders victim Keith…
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Police dig Saddleworth Moor after ‘Moors murders skull discovery’
POLICE are digging a site of Saddleworth Moor after being alerted to the possible discovery of a skull linked to the case of Moors Murders…
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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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Volunteers roll up sleeves for moorland regeneration project
A TEAM of volunteers has taken part in an environmental volunteering day to help make local moorland less vulnerable to fire damage. A total of…
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Shot red kite ‘like balloon bursting’ near Saddleworth Moor
A RED kite seen falling from the sky accompanied by the sound of gunshots is the latest in a series of concerning incidents involving birds…
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Saddleworth and Tameside moorland fires being investigated by police as arson
The moorland fire which has raged in Saddleworth and Tameside for more than a week is now being investigated as arson. An investigation has been…
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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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