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Dovestone wildfires: major incident declaredGreater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident and remains at the scene, where firefighters are continuing to work alongside partner agencies to contain the Dovestone wildfires and prevent further spread.
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Arrest made following investigation into Dovestone moorland firesA 20-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson following the catastrophic moorland fires at Dovestone.
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Students return from life-changing Thailand experienceTwenty students from Ashton Sixth Form College have returned from an unforgettable two-week trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand, where they immersed themselves in a new culture.
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Fire service to conduct full investigation into Dovestone wildfiresGreater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that the cause of the weekend’s Dovestone wildfires will be fully investigated.
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Volunteers Pedal for Barnardo’sA team of dedicated volunteers from Barnardo’s Denton set off last Sunday, 12th July 2026, for a fundraising ride to Manor Park in Glossop, braving the summer heat for a good cause.
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Major incident declared as Tintwistle Moor wildfire escalatesFirefighters returned to Tintwistle Moor after worsening conditions overnight led Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service to declare a major incident.
Tameside Reporter
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Dovestone wildfires: major incident declaredGreater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident and remains at the scene, where firefighters are continuing to work alongside partner agencies to contain the Dovestone wildfires and prevent further spread.
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Arrest made following investigation into Dovestone moorland firesA 20-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson following the catastrophic moorland fires at Dovestone.
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Students return from life-changing Thailand experienceTwenty students from Ashton Sixth Form College have returned from an unforgettable two-week trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand, where they immersed themselves in a new culture.
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Fire service to conduct full investigation into Dovestone wildfiresGreater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that the cause of the weekend’s Dovestone wildfires will be fully investigated.
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Volunteers Pedal for Barnardo’sA team of dedicated volunteers from Barnardo’s Denton set off last Sunday, 12th July 2026, for a fundraising ride to Manor Park in Glossop, braving the summer heat for a good cause.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murderGreater Manchester Police Officers responded to reports of an assault on Bow Street, Ashton Under-Lyne this morning and located a man in his early 30s with serious injuries.
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Family of man who died in Ashton-under-Lyne on Saturday issue tribute to "gentle giant"The family of a man who sadly died in Ashton Under-Lyne in the early hours of Saturday have paid tribute to their “gentle giant”.
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Mossley pupils win University of Manchester science photo competitionChildren at Livingstone Primary School took first place for a microscopic photograph of a computer memory chip, with the prizes handed over by a Manchester cancer researcher who grew up in the town.
Glossop Chronicle
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Major incident declared as Tintwistle Moor wildfire escalatesFirefighters returned to Tintwistle Moor after worsening conditions overnight led Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service to declare a major incident.
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Hoops with Heart: The basketball club where every child belongsGlossopdale Hoops Basketball Club is proud of its growing success on the court, but ask anyone involved what matters most and they'll tell you it's creating a place where every child can belong, build confidence and fall in love with the game.
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Palmowski celebrates Silverstone successGlossop motorsport sensation Alisha Palmowski extended her lead at the top of the F1 Academy standings over the weekend with a home race win at Silverstone.
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102-mile challenge for childrenTwo fundraisers have set off from Glossop on a 102-mile walking challenge to raise money for the Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre, one of the Mayor of High Peak's chosen charities.
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Town centre evacuationResidents were forced to leave their homes for almost four hours after a suspected Second World War ordnance was discovered in a garden in Glossop town centre on Sunday evening.
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Norris Floristry: capturing your story in flowersFew shopfronts on Glossop High Street stop people in their tracks quite like Norris Floristry.
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Former nurse says she was left homeless after seeking council helpA former NHS nurse from Glossop says she has been left sleeping in a tent after being told she was not a priority for emergency housing.
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Councillors hear calls to rethink Carelink closureAn Extraordinary General Meeting of the Full Council took on Thursday 3rd July to debate the future of the Carelink service following the council's decision to close it in September.
Oldham Reporter
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Dovestone wildfires: major incident declaredGreater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident and remains at the scene, where firefighters are continuing to work alongside partner agencies to contain the Dovestone wildfires and prevent further spread.
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Arrest made following investigation into Dovestone moorland firesA 20-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson following the catastrophic moorland fires at Dovestone.
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Fire service to conduct full investigation into Dovestone wildfiresGreater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that the cause of the weekend’s Dovestone wildfires will be fully investigated.
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Nine off-road bikes seized as officers respond to concerns from residentsNine vehicles were seized, one traffic offence reported, and three people were arrested following a major police operation to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by e-bikes and quad bikes.
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Church renovation plans blockedPlans to restore the site where a Grade II listed chapel once stood have been blocked despite planning permission being granted. The owners fear no progress and further decay of the building would be ‘the greatest loss’ to Oldham.
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Three arrested as part of Operation Hurricane e-bike crackdown in OldhamTwo men and a boy were arrested following a police crackdown on anti-social use of e-bikes and Surron bikes in the St Mary’s area of Oldham.
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Dovestone sergeant heartbreak appealA heartbroken police sergeant has made a poignant appeal after a tragedy at a Saddleworth beauty spot where an 18-years-old boy drowned on Friday evening.
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Teenager dies after body recovered from Dovestone ReservoirAn 18-year-old man has died after being found unresponsive in the water at Dovestone Reservoir.



