by Nick Watts | Feb 1, 2026 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A SADDLEWORTH Parish Councillor has criticised United Utilities for allowing commercial game shooting to take place on open moorland near Dove Stone Reservoir. The sound… The post Answers wanted over commercial game shooting on Saddleworth moorland appeared first on...
by Nick Watts | Aug 31, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
MOTORISTS visiting Dovestone Reservoir have contributed nearly £340,000 to Oldham Council coffers, figures obtained by the Independent reveal. Between January 2021 and May 2022, the… Related stories: ‘Sign petition’ plea as supermarkets halt disposal barbecue sales in...
by Nick Watts | Aug 12, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
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… Related stories: Motorists warned of Brun Clough car park closure Police launch appeal to help catch beauty spot...
by Nick Watts | Jul 18, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
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.… Related stories: ‘Sign petition’ plea as supermarkets halt disposal barbecue sales in heatwave Motorists...
by Nick Watts | Jun 28, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
SADDLEWORTH has been overlooked as a possible location for three accessible Changing Places toilets. Oldham Council received £75,000 to upgrade three toilet facilities in the… Related stories: Mill and toilet block plans seek green light from councillors Double...
