Nature

A flock of Black-tailed godwits seen at the Eric Morecambe pool, Carnforth Marsh, Morecambe Bay in October

Ad Feature Who knew there was so much to see at Leighton Moss?

British Pest Control Association (BPCA) warning that wasps feeding on fermented fruit can become inebriated, more aggressive and more likely to sting

Warning to watch out for 'inebriated' wasps in Lancashire

Migrating Atlantic salmon

Atlantic salmon making a comeback in Ribble

MP Maya Ellis (inset) attended an environment briefing in Bamber Bridge

MP turns out for Bamber Bridge 'Emergency Briefing'

Spud Bros Jacob and Harley Nelson have signed an exclusive Area Development Agreement with leading UAE hospitality operator Forward Hospitality.

We thought it was too good to be true - Spud Bros announce big news

Kerry Mawdsley says the fields where the housing would be built are alive with wildlife

'Nature doesn't know it has to move house': fears for wildlife over estate plan

Helen Maxwell of ND Hub CIC, enjoys a swim at The Splash Woodland Project, a woodland activity and education project based Sollom, near Tarleton in Lancashire.

The Splash Woodland Project bringing people back to nature

Gisburne Park Estate, near Clitheroe

£30m transformation of 400-year-old Lancashire estate announced

Skelmersdale man, 47, charged with making an explosive substance with intent to endanger life

Breaking Man, 47, charged with making an explosive substance

How Snapchat helped bring down gang behind vehicle thefts

Predatory paedophile Robert Douglas, 26, of Ash Drive, Warton, who raped and sexually abused a girl has been sentenced to 16 years in jail and four years on extended licence.

Predatory paedophile given 20 year sentence for raping child

Dobcroft Land Management Volunteers (l to r): Chris Smith, Nigel Almond, Barbara Knowles, Anne Smith, Jean Foran, Barbara Hope, Leslie Scoble.

Preston charity celebrates as one of their projects wins major award

The incident, which is believed to have happened earlier in the week, involved a woman using a corner of a Tardy Gate Trading Estate car park on Coote Lane, to relive herself.

Woman caught using car park as toilet as staff left to clean up

Croston Railway cycle hub designed by local school children and artist Gosha Gibek

"Adding a little more colour and joy to Croston" - shelter overhaul

Preston Davey

Breaking Major update from coroner on inquest into murdered baby Preston Davey

Harriet Koppel on what is thought to be Europe’s longest stretch of stepping stones, the newest attraction at WWT Martin Mere, Burscough.

Europe's longest stepping stones open for the summer - in Lancashire
Work is complete on brand new adventure at Lancashire’s Martin Mere.
Catherine Musgrove

Walkers on an organised walk along the Hodder Way with Ribble Rivers Trust.

Major project aims to make access to nature easier

Brook Meadow combines lakeside glamping, wild swimming, cosy woodland lodges and relaxed outdoor spaces, making it a memorable countryside escape in Leicestershire.

Brook Meadow review: The countryside stay that completely won me over

Penwortham Priory Gatehouse in Hutton

What SRBC & Historic England have to say about Priory Gatehouse

Leyland Trucks solar array plan - the proposed location is marked in red.

Leyland Trucks announce plans for huge solar farm on land off A582

Doncaster’s Jeremy Clarkson takes his Diddly Squat Farm Shop as a pop-up at Silverstone.

Here's where you can now buy Diddly Squat Farm products in Preston

Calder Rise in Cottam

Aerial views show how Cottam development is supporting nature

Ceasar, who is currently with the RSPCA Preston, is a three-and-a-half-year-old German Shepherd cross.

Meet German Shepherd cross Ceasar who loves cuddles and needs a home

'My heart was stolen' - I spent the day at Blackpool Zoo meeting their new arrivals

I met the new arrivals at Blackpool Zoo and my heart was stolen

Primary school children from have planted 100 wildflowers to honour Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday.

Children plant for Attenborough's 100th

David Domoney

These are the stars joining Charlie Dimmock at Chorley Flower Show '26

Bluebell woods in Lancashire

Here's 13 beautiful bluebell walks in Lancashire for spring 2026
Spring has definitely sprung - and beautiful bluebells are on show across Lancashire for all to see.
Catherine Musgrove

Lancashire Police

Breaking Preston man who searched for 'teen chat' jailed for child sex offences

The average person spends just 84 minutes a day in the incredible outdoors

One in five Brits never spend a full day outside

Tom Nelson, co-founder of Nature Impact, and James Hilditch, co-founder and creative director at BearJam.

Ad Feature BearJam first to commit 1% of AI production budget to nature

Scottish Travel: Relax in luxury at Cameron House by Loch Lomond

A third said phones stopped them being able to relax

Six in 10 smartphone owners want less screen time - here's why

The herbal sauna

Sauna and cold tub retreat planned for Ribble Valley

Grey squirrels, the Visigoths of the gardening world, says Susan Morrison

Government backs grey squirrel 'contraceptive pill' to control rodents

Ponds offer great habitats for a range of creatures

How Lancashire landowners can get a free pond this summer

From solar eclipses to a bird murmuration at dusk, travellers are increasingly choosing moments - not just destinations.

Ad Feature Brits are setting their alarms for nature in 2026

Sand lizard

Lizards flourish in local sand dunes - & you can win a £2.5k picture

Trail running, hiking and stargazing are also among the nature-based activities many are yet to try their hand at.

Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming or watched a sunset

The Hide, on Baslow Road, Eastmoor

I stayed at a cosy Peak District hideaway near Chatsworth Estate

A newly planted woodland site in Lancashire has been blighted by dog waste bags being stuffed inside tree tubes.

Dog poo bags dumped in tree tubes at newly planted woodland

St Paul's Harmony

Ad Feature St Paul’s Cathedral hosts harmony event

Grey squirrels, the Visigoths of the gardening world, says Susan Morrison

Government backs grey squirrel 'contraceptive pill' to control rodents

15 Winter walks to in Lancashire, including Yarrow Valley Country Park

Seek inspiration and get up-to-date guidance with this comprehensive hiking app

AllTrails review: the app that makes exploring the outdoors easier

Birds benefit hugely from garden feeders in the winter

How to feed garden birds cheaply ahead of the Big Garden Birdwatch

Five-year-old crossbreed Cleo is hoping for one special thing this Christmas - a loving new home

Neglected dog now thriving in care hopes for new home this Christmas

75 fascinating pictures of Preston railway stations

November 23 is a day mathematicians and many others celebrate, in honour of Fibonacci and his namesake sequence and its connection to the Golden Ratio and the Golden Spiral.

Why do people celebrate Fibonacci Day every November 23?

Hair Loving's products are helping women across the country

Hair Loving review: biotin and rosemary shampoo delivering fuller hair

(L-R) Professor Derek Ward Thompson, Sir Brian and J-P Metsävainio at the book’s launch event

UCLan professor teams up with Queen's Sir Brian May on new project

The research challenged a long-held assumption that promoting ecological benefits was enough to win over the public

Whether people really want mown lawns or 'wild spaces' in their parks

Bonaparte's gulls (top left) and a killdeer were among the rare birds recorded across the UK this week

10 rare birds spotted in the UK this week - and where they were seen

Luke Harden

Breaking Tributes to man who died in Bacup as police continue to investigate

(Clockwise from top left) Yellow-browed warblers, starling murmurations, tawny owls, bramblings, and pink-footed geese are among the things birdwatchers have to look forwards to in November

5 special birds and 'spectacular' aerial displays to spot in November

A few of the experimental 'Frankenstein trees' at Yonder Wood

How the rise of the 'franken-trees' could help beetles, bats and birds

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