A fire raging in northern England has prompted the evacuation of dozens of homes and forced firefighters to work in "tremendously difficult conditions." The fire is sweeping across the Saddleworth ...

The huge fire which has been alight on Saddleworth Moor for over a week is now being investigated as arson, Greater Manchester Police has said. Police say witnesses reported that people were lighting ...

Plumes of smoke are still billowing out over the hills in northwest England as firefighters continue to fight the flames that drove dozens from their homes this week. Officials say it could take them ...

People are now banned from taking barbecues, fireworks and sky lanterns on to Saddleworth Moor - and can be fined £100 if caught. Oldham council has approved a public space protection order (PSPO) ...

They’re a familiar sight when wild fires rage through California and Australia. So why aren’t firefighters here in Greater Manchester using planes to fight the massive blaze on Saddleworth Moor? It’s ...