Dovestone moorland fires battle enters second week as police arrest more suspected arsonists
Two major incidents have been declared at Dovestone, in Greenfield in Oldham, and at Tintwistle Moor near Glossop…
Fourth day of Dovestones fire as Greater Manchester residents told to stay indoors and health warnings issued
The major wildfire on the moors above Dovestones reservoir continued for a fourth consecutive day on Tuesday (July…
Day three and the moors are still burning
As the third day drew to a close, the moors above Saddleworth were still burning. Yet, the sights…
Smoke smothers Greater Manchester as Dovestone moor fire rages on for second day
Manchester city centre was masked in smoke as strong burning smell was noticed as far south as SaleVideo…
Dramatic video shows scale of Dovestone moor fire as Manchester smothered in smoke
Emergency services remain on the scene at the major blaze 19:15, 12 Jul 2026Updated 19:31, 12 Jul 2026…
‘Idiots’ slammed after fireworks set off before devastating fire tears through Dovestone Reservoir
‘Not a beautiful way to pay respect’ 12:51, 12 Jul 2026Updated 13:38, 12 Jul 2026 Group of youths…
Two water death tragedies in 24 hours in Greater Manchester
The latest incident happened at Dovestone Reservoir 08:21, 11 Jul 2026Updated 08:45, 11 Jul 2026 Dovestone Reservoir (stock…
Tragedy as teen, 18, dies in Dovestone reservoir
It’s the second water-related death in Greater Manchester in just 24 hours 23:13, 10 Jul 2026Updated 23:22, 10…
Dovestones ‘spoilt by very ignorant visitors’ after yet more car park mayhem and fire incidents
The tourist hotspot has faced parking mayhem in recent years The car park descended into chaos on Saturday…
Dovestone path to close for nearly two weeks due to maintenance works
The path will be closed while resurfacing works take placeA section of path (not shown in this photo)…