More drivers hit with parking fines as popular beauty spot closes packed car park

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For the latest news from in and around Oldham sign up to the MyOldham newsletter hereMore drivers have been slapped with parking fines after flocking to a popular Oldham beauty spot - forcing officials to close the car park.Scores of cars headed to Dovestone Reservoir, parking up for people to make the most of the dry weather.Marshalls from Protec Security, the firm responsible for policing parking at the Bank Lane site, closed the road to the car park earlier today, March 6.A spokeman from the firm said: “Dovestone car park is currently full and closed to further vehicles.“This ensures that all visitors remain safe & emergency assistance can access the site quickly, should an emergency occur.”The firm asked people to be courteous to local.