Lancashire wildlife, local walks & events

Create a wildlife oasis in your garden

Yesterday, 00:00

Your garden can be a paradise for wildlife. Jenny Bennion, from The Lancashire Wildlife Trust, explores some of the species who share our gardens.

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Nostalgia 5 free children’s audiobooks inspired by the British countryside

Thu, 07:59 Vijay Arogyasami

We’ve chosen some of our favourite books that were inspired by the that take your outside while staying in.

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6 of the best April walks in Lancashire

Tue, 17:41

We looked through our archives to see what we recommended to you in previous years during April.

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Lancashire bids for 2025 City of Culture title

Tue, 00:00 Paul Mackenzie

A look at the county-wide bid to be the UK’s City of Culture in 2025

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Win WIN £500 holiday voucher and a gin gift set!

Mon, 18:38

We’ve teamed up with Island Cottage Holidays and Isle of Wight Distillery to offer one lucky winner the chance to win £500 of holiday vouchers and a gin set

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Live animal webcams you can watch from home

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Samuel Mathewson

We've selected UK zoos and wildlife enclosures with live animal webcams including koalas! (Photo: manonvanos, Getty Images)

Animals are always a source of joy so we have gathered some zoos and wildlife parks across the country (and beyond) that are livestreaming animal enclosures

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Artist profile - Kate Bentley

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Words: Paul Mackenzie

Kate Bentley at work in her studio at Brigsteer in the Lyth Valley

Artist Kate Bentley found new ways of working during her time at John Ruskin’s former home at Coniston.

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5 books on the theme of wellbeing

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The book is there to fulfill your free time. Senior woman reading book at home. Close up.

The current climate means that all of us may be looking for a whole new perspective on life.

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Antiques - a look around the North West’s showrooms | April 2020

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Christopher Proudlove

A round-up of notable items for sale locally.

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Join In 6 ways to keep dancing at home to stay fit

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Full length portrait of charming blond woman spending time with her adorable kid. They dancing and laughing in kitchen

We may be stuck indoors and the clubs and gyms may be shut for now, but we can all still stay active and healthy.

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Create a wildlife oasis in your garden

Yesterday, 00:00

Your garden can be a paradise for wildlife. Jenny Bennion, from The Lancashire Wildlife Trust, explores some of the species who share our gardens.

Read Full Story »

Live animal webcams you can watch from home

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Samuel Mathewson

Animals are always a source of joy so we have gathered some zoos and wildlife parks across the country (and beyond) that are livestreaming animal enclosures

Read Full Story »

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How the Action For Insects Campaign aims to help the environment

Monday, March 2, 2020 Alan Wright

Flitting from flower to flower a female orange tip butterfly by Jonathan Fry

Insect decline is alarming scientists across the world and it has consequences for all of us. The Wildlife Trusts has started an Action For Insects Campaign, writes campaigns manager Alan Wright

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Catkins on willow trees are a sure sign that spring is around the corner

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 John Lamb

The willow entrance to an allotment in Horwich

Lancashire Wildlife Trust Senior Reserves Officer John Lamb on the wonders of willow.

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How the Myplace ecotherapy project helps people enjoy the great outdoors

Thursday, January 9, 2020 Ellen Sherlock

Staff and participants at a Myplace celebration day

Nature has the power to change lives and more people than ever before are moving to nature as a prescription for their health and wellbeing, writes Ellen Sherlock from Lancashire Wildlife Trust

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Win Enter the 2020 Lancashire Life reader photo competition

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Misty Langdale sunrise, by Ian Bolton, the winner of our 2019 competition

We launch our readers’ photography competition, sponsored by Wilkinson Cameras

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The 2019 Lancashire Life photography competition - winners revealed

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

We reveal the winners of our photography competition sponsored by Wilkinson Cameras

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Photographer profile - JJ Waller

Friday, September 27, 2019 Paul Mackenzie

Street photographer JJ Waller turned his lens on Blackpool and found he loves the resort, writes Paul Mackenzie

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Lancashire bids for 2025 City of Culture title

Tue, 00:00 Paul Mackenzie

A look at the county-wide bid to be the UK’s City of Culture in 2025

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Win WIN £500 holiday voucher and a gin gift set!

Mon, 18:38

We’ve teamed up with Island Cottage Holidays and Isle of Wight Distillery to offer one lucky winner the chance to win £500 of holiday vouchers and a gin set

Read Full Story »

Live animal webcams you can watch from home

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Samuel Mathewson

Animals are always a source of joy so we have gathered some zoos and wildlife parks across the country (and beyond) that are livestreaming animal enclosures

Read Full Story »

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Tell Us Lancashire - still open for business

Monday, March 23, 2020

The coronavirus has had a devastating effect on local businesses

We’re compiling a guide to the businesses that still need your custom to survive, the companies introducing special schemes to help people in the community, services that will help you adjust to working from home or being isolated from others.

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7 reasons to visit Cartmel

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

For a village of fewer than 5,000 people, Cartmel has more than its fair share of premium attractions.

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Walks

6 of the best April walks in Lancashire

Tue, 17:41

We looked through our archives to see what we recommended to you in previous years during April.

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10 great walks near the M6 in Lancashire

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

The M6 travels through the heart of Lancashire on it’s journey from the Lake District in the north and Greater Manchester in the south. This means that the county’s beautful countryside is never too far away.

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Lancashire walk - Brindle

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Words and photographs: John Lenehan

Many people pass straight through Brindle, but stop and explore and you’ll find a pleasant village and some great walks.

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6 of the best March walks in Lancashire

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

We looked through our archives to see what we recommended to you in previous years during this month. NOTE: In light of the government guidelines on safeguarding against the coronavirus, only take walks that are local to you and stay two metres away from other people.

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