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The show must go ON(LINE)
Lancashire Life

The show must go ON(LINE)

Lockdown didn’t stop a Lancaster-based theatre group creating new work which will premiere this month

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3 mins  |
August 2020
Southport is still blooming
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Southport is still blooming

There are green shoots of recovery and bold plans to help make Southport a success for years to come

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5 mins  |
August 2020
Faster, higher, stronger
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Faster, higher, stronger

This month, the world’s greatest athletes should have gathered in Tokyo but without that spectacle to enjoy, The Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s Alan Wright looks at some of nature’s superstars

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3 mins  |
August 2020
BOB DYLAN'S Lancashire
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BOB DYLAN'S Lancashire

Music biographer Spencer Leigh considers the Nobel Prize winning singer-songwriter’s Lancashire links

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4 mins  |
August 2020
Growing new roots
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Growing new roots

The Peel Bank Woodland and Conservation Trust is working to plant more trees at sites across Lancashire

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4 mins  |
August 2020
A taste of the Lakes
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A taste of the Lakes

The region’s chefs and producers share some of their favourite recipes for you to try at home

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6 mins  |
August 2020
A brush with fate
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A brush with fate

If it hadn’t been for a horrific accident, artist Mark Wellburn might never have picked up his paint brushes

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2 mins  |
August 2020
A bewitching WALK
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A bewitching WALK

The route, which starts and finishes in Barrowford, takes in witches, a canal and some breathtaking views

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6 mins  |
August 2020
10 TOP CASTLES
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10 TOP CASTLES

Some are imposing landmarks, others now ruins and some not even that, but they all played a role in the county’s story

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6 mins  |
August 2020
Portraits From Isolation
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Portraits From Isolation

Photographer Roger Moore has been recording families in lockdown in their gardens

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3 mins  |
July 2020
Time for action
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Time for action

Insects are vital to human life but they are under threat and we can all do our bit to help, writes Jenny Bennion from Lancashire Wildlife Trust

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2 mins  |
July 2020
The year of the staycation
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The year of the staycation

Had to change your holiday plans? Make the most of the wonderful destinations on your doorstep

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5 mins  |
July 2020
THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD
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THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD

More than half a century of work has gone into this global garden in Mawdesley

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4 mins  |
July 2020
NEW ORDER
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NEW ORDER

Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle is leading Parliament through difficult times and uncharted territory

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4 mins  |
July 2020
The seasons
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The seasons

Summer comes to Pendle Hill and brings a cacophony of bird song and hazy views across towns and villages

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3 mins  |
July 2020
THE PATH LESS TRODDEN
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THE PATH LESS TRODDEN

It should be easy to maintain social distancing on this tough walk through spectacular Bowland countryside

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4 mins  |
July 2020
Lady of the Lakes
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Lady of the Lakes

A love of open water swimming and a desire to help more people share its joys prompted Suzanna Cruickshank to write a wild swimming book

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4 mins  |
July 2020
Journey of re-discovery
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Journey of re-discovery

As lockdown restrictions ease, it’s time to re-connect with Lancashire and the Lake District

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10+ mins  |
July 2020
A RUM DO
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A RUM DO

Gin has had things its own way for too long, but two Lancashire women are raising the bar for another spirit

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5 mins  |
July 2020
Life In The Lakeland Lockdown
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Life In The Lakeland Lockdown

Emily Rothery reflects on the effect on the outbreak on the countryside near her Coniston home

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4 mins  |
June 2020
The changing face of fashion
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The changing face of fashion

The fashion industry has been hit hard by the lockdown - here some of the region’s key names explain how they are coping and adapting for the future

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5 mins  |
June 2020
Rowan's role on the fells
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Rowan's role on the fells

For a National Trust ranger in the Lakes, every day is Take Your Dog to Work Day

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5 mins  |
June 2020
PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES
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PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES

You could win fantastic photographic equipment in our competition, sponsored by Wilkinson Cameras

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1 min  |
June 2020
HONOURING THE HEROES
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HONOURING THE HEROES

A Lakeland photographer has launched an appeal for a permanent memorial to NHS staff who have died during the lockdown

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3 mins  |
June 2020
Having a laugh
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Having a laugh

Looking for a fun-filled pastime? Laughter yoga, which is celebrating its 25th birthday in 2020, might just be for you

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3 mins  |
June 2020
Artistic responses
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Artistic responses

Artists from Salford are among those to have responded to the Covid-19 pandemic in diverse ways

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2 mins  |
June 2020
A word with Chris
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A word with Chris

The pandemic might have closed theatres and film sets but actor Christopher Eccleston from Salford still won applause for his performance in praise of the NHS

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4 mins  |
June 2020
A strong comeback
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A strong comeback

He’s come through tough times, but Chorlton singer-songwriter Badly Drawn Boy has a new album and a new sense of optimism

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4 mins  |
June 2020
A show of strength
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A show of strength

Lockdown has brought out best in communities and businesses across Lancashire

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6 mins  |
June 2020
You're Not Isolated
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You're Not Isolated

Warm spring days bring out some colourful characters in our gardens and spending time at home gives us an opportunity to meet some of them. The Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s Alan Wright explains

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3 mins  |
May 2020