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Wildlife: A tale of two squirrels
13+ hour, 24+ min ago (654+ words) Heather Harris from The Wildlife Trust explores how Victorian curiosity unexpectedly changed our landscapes I can't recall the first time I saw a grey squirrel. Like rain on a bank holiday weekend, they have always felt woven into Mancunian life....
The Dogfather: Unlike your PC your dog has no delete button, set boundaries from the start
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (502+ words) The weekly column with Vic Barlow As I write today's Dogfather Column I can feel the sun on my back, something I haven't experienced in quite a while. The birds are singing at full volume and the lake is welcoming…...
RHS and Wildlife Trusts want your help to save our 'magical moths"
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (505+ words) Gardeners told to embrace 'nibbled leaves' to help falling moth populations Britain's green-fingered residents are being asked to welcome leaf-munching caterpillars into their gardens this spring to help reverse a worrying decline in moth numbers. The Royal Horticultural Society and…...
Dogs and their owners invited to Bournemouth pier-to-pier charity walk
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (259+ words) Take your dog for a walk and support local charities Dog owners in Bournemouth are being invited to take part in the Hope & Hounds sponsored walk on Sunday, March 29. The route runs from Bournemouth Pier to Boscombe Pier and back,…...
Dogs Trust Cardiff is just two adoptions away from serving up a full Welsh breakfast
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (495+ words) Beans and Ketchup are the last of the 'Breakfast Pups' in the care of Dogs Trust Cardiff in need of forever homes Dogs Trust Cardiff is looking for forever homes for the remaining two members of a group of dogs…...
'Cruel' dolpin shows, elephant riding and big cat petting should not be advertised say charities
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (358+ words) Campaigners want the Government to end 'misleading advertising' "Animal welfare organisations want the Government to stop UK travel companies advertising "animal experience" trips abroad. The charities have called experiences such as elephant riding, dolphin shows and big cat petting 'brutal…...
Meet the incredible women leading the charge for our local wildlife recovery
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (676+ words) Jenny Bennion from The Wildlife Trust is shining a light on some of the amazing wild women that are making a real difference for nature I love International Women's Day, a day to stop, reflect and celebrate the amazing women…...
Sefton Coast: Respect the coast's hard-working winter grazers
2+ week, 1+ day ago (370+ words) This column looks at the flora, fauna and history of the coastline, and the work that is carried out to protect it The herd, which is owned by Lancashire Wildlife Trust, spends the winter months grazing and breaking up ground…...
Local dog walkers set to raise vital funds for specialist palliative care
3+ week, 4+ day ago (411+ words) By NOTICEBOARD " 16 February 2026 RAISING VITAL FUNDS: Sarah Piercy, Challenge Events relationship fundraiser for St Clare Hospice, taking part in Paws for a Cause with her pug, Hugo St Clare Hospice's paw-pular virtual dog walking challenge, Paws for a Cause, is…...
Make a love nest for birds this Valentine’s Day
1+ mon, 13+ hour ago (807+ words) Amy Shakeshaft from The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire urges you to create 'forever homes' for our feathered friends in the month of love for National Nest Box Week By InYourArea Community " 12 February 2026 It's almost courtship time for our feathered friends,…...