A Preston car firm has held an event to support conservation and environmental work on the River Ribble and its associated tributaries. At the event, staff at Bowker MINI on […]
2 years ago Preston pupils ‘earn their stripes’ during zookeeping course at Blackpool ZooAround 70 local students have attended Blackpool Zoo to join a course and learn about careers in wildlife conservation. Pupils from Corpus Christi Catholic High School in Fulwood and Cardinal […]
2 years ago Dobbies Preston launches compost bag recycling schemeGarden retailer Dobbies has launched a new initiative that will allow Preston residents to recycle their compost bags. Compost packaging is difficult for people to recycle as few local authorities […]
2 years ago UCLan vet visits Holyrood Palace to receive OBE from Princess AnneA UCLan vet surgeon has attended Holyrood Palace to accept an OBE after landing a place in the Queen’s 2020 New Year Honours list. Princess Anne awarded Dr Heather Bacon, […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston housing association tenants offered trees to plant outside homesA Preston housing association is offering tenants a selection of approved trees to plant outside their homes. Community Gateway Association is celebrating National Tree Week, running from 27 November to […]
2 years ago Ribble Rivers Trust joins forces with craft gin firm to save Lancashire woodlandsThe Ribble Rivers Trust have partnered with a Penwortham gin company to help save Lancashire’s woodlands. No.1 Fairham Gin has already made a splash in the gin industry with Liam […]
3 years ago Rare osprey sighting at Brockholes Nature Reserve is getting birdwatchers excitedA rare sighting of an osprey on the River Ribble has birdwatchers hoping for the flitter flutter of tiny wings at Brockholes Nature Reserve. Ospreys have been spotted at the […]
4 years ago Hedgehog died after cruel firework incident in LongtonA hedgehog has had to be put to sleep after it attached to a firework in Longton. The firework was attached to the hedgehog’s head and set off, causing serious […]
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