Paul Britton

An 18-year-old named Karl Holland died after getting into difficulty at Dovestone Reservoir in Saddleworth, prompting extensive tributes from friends and family. Greater Manchester Police are investigating the circumstances and reiterated warnings about the dangers of open water during recent heatwaves. Karl, who had cared for his younger sister following their mother’s death four years earlier, was remembered as a kind and joyful young man deeply loved by those around him.

A homeless woman in Glossop says she was left to sleep in a tent after High Peak Borough Council deemed her not in priority need for housing, despite her history of severe mental health issues. She was provided with a tent, sleeping bag, and food vouchers while being considered too high-risk for shared accommodation but not meeting criteria for hospital admission. She claims both local government and the NHS failed to support her as she struggled with fluctuating mental health and lack of funds. The council says it continues efforts to relieve her homelessness and plans to refer her for additional housing support.