The Latest Breaking News from Dovestone Reservoir

Woman charged with aggravated arson over moorland fire in Greater Manchester

Shania Care-Slede, 20, arrested over incident at Dovestone reservoir on Saturday in which fireworks were launched

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

Underwater search for man who went into reservoir continues for second day

It is believed the man and a woman had been paddleboarding at Dovestone Reservoir on Saddleworth Moor on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

Police investigate 'suspicious circumstances' after car found in Dovestone Reservoir

Police, fire crews, paramedics and water search teams were called to the scene last night

Manchester Evening News · Jun 19, 2023

Group of five face huge fine after having barbecue at Dovestone Reservoir

“Please do not be tempted to do this!"

Manchester Evening News · Aug 11, 2022

Eerie pictures show UK reservoirs at dramatically low levels as hosepipe bans start

South East Water say they have been left with no choice but to ban the use of hosepipes and sprinklers from Friday in Kent and Sussex - until further notice

Daily Mirror · Aug 4, 2022

Eerie photos and video reveal shockingly low Dovestone Reservoir water levels

United Utilities say they are not considering a hosepipe ban despite the low levels

Manchester Evening News · Aug 3, 2022

'He's a fighter': Horror after two-year-old cat left injured by SHOTGUN on fields near Dovestone Reservoir

Four of the tiny shotgun bearings were found in three of little Jinx's legs

Manchester Evening News · Aug 1, 2022

'It beggars belief': Police and fire slam arsonists after four fires in idyllic Saddleworth Moors

Firefighters are still tackling a fire started by a BBQ last night (July 18).

Manchester Evening News · Jul 19, 2022

Dovestone Reservoir levels drop during heatwave as residents urged to 'use water wisely'

United Utilities has issued a statement following a surge in temperatures

Manchester Evening News · Jul 13, 2022

Dramatic footage shows HUGE blaze ripping through woodland near Dovestone Reservoir

Huge plumes of smoke billowed into the air as crews tackled the fire overnight

Manchester Evening News · Jul 12, 2022