North West nature reserves have played their part in preventing catastrophic flooding of homes as well as providing habitats for wildlife.

Three months after the launch of their Win Your Wedding competition, Brockholes Nature Reserve is proud to announce the winners as Amy Hayes and Jamie Shattock from Chorley, Lancashire.

We're incredibly excited to announce the arrival of in focus: The Binoculars and Telescope Specialists to Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston.

An osprey hunting on the River Ribble near Brockholes Nature Reserve is raising hopes of the birds nesting in Lancashire for the first time in more than a century.