Burscough14 Feb 2026Half-term fun family events across the North WestA selection of family-friendly half-term events across the region to keep the kids entertained.14 Feb 202615 Jan 2026Whooper swans descend on wetland for milder winterHundreds of whooper swans from Iceland have landed on a wetland in Lancashire.15 Jan 202614 Jan 2026'Perfect' boy, 2, died after fireplace fell on himBradley Shipstone-Walsh died after an unsecured fireplace surround fell on him while playing at home.14 Jan 202624 Dec 2025'My mum's house burned down three days before Christmas'The daughter of a woman who lost everything in a house fire praises the "amazing" community response.24 Dec 202526 Nov 2025Record number of cattle-friendly birds at reserveCattle egrets eat grasshoppers, ticks and crickets, feeding from the ground disturbed by livestock.26 Nov 202523 Nov 2025Pupils' pride at growing fruit and veg in schoolSixteen primary schools have joined the Pot Gang scheme which aims to teach children life skills.23 Nov 202526 Oct 2025Wetland centre to reopen after bird flu scareThe beauty spot, which drew 140,000 visitors last year, said "strict" protection measures were in place.26 Oct 202526 Oct 2025Culls after more bird flu outbreaks discoveredFurther cases of bird flu are detected near Penrith in Cumbria and near Bedale in North Yorkshire.26 Oct 202524 Oct 2025Wetland centre closes over suspected bird fluMartin Mere Wetland Centre says a possible case of bird flu relates one of the collection birds.24 Oct 2025...
