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Brockhole’s Nature Reserve first in England to have free-roaming moose

Brockholes Nature Reserve Pic: Paul Melling Brockholes Nature Reserve is set to become the first area in England to be home to a moose family in several thousand years. Following the successful reintroduction of a breeding […]

12 months ago
‘Act now’ flood warning for River Ribble at Samlesbury

An aerial view of the flooding around Brockholes Pic: Stephen Melling People are being urged to ‘act now’ as land near Samlesbury is set for flooding. Levels are forecast to rise on the River Ribble due to heavy rainfall. Read more: […]

2 years ago
Brockholes Visitor Centre closed temporarily after being vandalised

The Brockholes Nature Reserve has proved a hit with local residents and those from further afield Brockholes Visitor Village is closed until further notice after vandals damaged it overnight (the evening of Monday 22 November). The Brockholes Nature Reserve team say they are working hard to […]

2 years ago
Excitement as extremely rare Belted Kingfisher spotted on River Ribble

Stock image of a Belted Kingfisher in California Pic: Kevin Cole An extremely rare Belted Kingfisher has been spotted on the River Ribble today (Monday 8 November). Originating from Florida, the bird is only the fourth one to ever be spotted […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Brockholes Nature Reserve closes visitor village following power cut

Brockholes Nature Reserve Pic: Stephen Melling Samlesbury nature reserve Brockholes has today closed its visitor village after a power cut. A Brockholes representative said that the village will remain closed until further notice. They apologised for […]

3 years ago
Osprey which had begun living at Brockholes Nature Reserve has died

The osprey in flight at Brockholes Pic: Steven Taylor An osprey which had taken up home at the Brockholes Nature Reserve has died. Highways England have confirmed they recovered the body of the bird of prey has been recovered […]

4 years ago
Rare osprey sighting at Brockholes Nature Reserve is getting birdwatchers excited

A 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
Things to do in Preston during the 2019 summer holidays

Enjoying an ice cream at the show The summer of 2019 is nearly upon us! The weather might be undecided as to what season it is but the kids will certainly let us know they’re off school […]

5 years ago
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