Burscough26 May 2026Attraction to open 'Europe's longest stepping stones'Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough says it will open the new stepping stones this summer.26 May 202623 May 2026Martin Mere welcomes flamingo chicks ahead of half termBorn with soft grey feathers, the chicks will develop their famous pink colour by the age of two.23 May 20267 Apr 2026New nursery at school 'will help children settle'The 15‑place nursery for three and four‑year‑olds is due to be completed by October half term.7 Apr 202614 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 2025...
