Environment

From witches to forensic linguistics and from poignant art and photographic exhibitions to a trendy escape room, the Festival of Social Science in Lancaster next month is sure to intrigue and excite.

Residents across South Ribble are set for a reduction in their garden waste charges.

Mums in Heysham have labelled a play area a “death trap” and are asking the council for urgent improvements to be made.

Author, naturalist, conservationist and broadcaster, David Hindle from Grimsargh near Preston, has been named the WWT Marsh Award winner for Community Wetland Conservation in 2019.

Lancaster fitness instructor Mary Vaughan-Jones has completed the first stage of an epic round-the-world yacht race.

An anti-fracking campaigner who filmed himself as he disrupted a play he said mocked him has been fined.

Despite devasting flooding in recent weeks, Milnthorpe’s Wildlife Oasis is welcoming visitors during half term to help charities that are close to their hearts.

A lifetime of empty homes are being brought back into use as a unique project gains momentum in Preston.

Residents and businesses in Ribble Valley are invited to have their say on future housing provision and economic growth in the borough.

Travellers have left an office car park in Fulwood less than 48 hours after moving on to the site.

A dog rescued from a life of abuse on the streets of Turkey is set for an emotional reunion with its persecuted companion in Morecambe – thanks to the kindness of Lancashire folk.

Residents in Longridge and district may have felt it has never stopped raining in recent weeks - and they would be correct.