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 | Jul 11, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
VISITOR numbers to Dovestone Reservoir today were swelled by professionals and volunteers with responsibility for protecting the Greenfield beauty spot for thousands to enjoy. Led… Related stories: ‘It’s out of control’ – resident pleads for help with Dovestone...
by Nick Watts | May 11, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A NEW appointment is imminent to help protect countryside around Dovestone Reservoir from the ravages of fire. Already, with the fine weather in March, there… Related stories: Dovestone day out-beauty spot stakeholders’ public engagement exercise ‘It’s out of...
by Stuart Coleman | Oct 30, 2019 | inSaddleworth, News
Two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) will be put in place from Friday to protect huge swathes of land – and wildlife – following a number of devastating fires over the last few years. Oldham and Tameside Councils have banned fires and barbecues on the moors...
