9 h. ago How Exmoor ponies on Greater Manchester moorland will help housebuilders meet targets

The animals will improve a ‘habitat bank’ where developers can buy 'biodiversity units' to offset the loss of green areas at construction sites

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24 h. ago Moorland fire 'started as controlled burn' by landowners before growing 'out of control'

The huge blaze, which started near Carrbrook, could be seen for miles

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1 week ago Another moorland fire breaks out near Oldham after 'hottest day of year'

The fire broke out on moorland off Holmfirth Road

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1 week ago Fire service issues update after Greater Manchester moorland blaze

Six fire engines were called to tackle the blaze - which saw people nearby urged to keep their doors and windows closed

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1 week ago LIVE: Huge fire breaks out on Greater Manchester moorland with smoke seen for miles

A major emergency response is at the scene this evening

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1 week ago Huge fire breaks out on Greater Manchester moorland with smoke seen for miles

Firefighters from across the area were called to the blaze on Wednesday evening

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