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A Blackpool mum has said she is focused on giving her five-year-old son the best life possible after he was diagnosed with a rare, terminal genetic condition known as ‘childhood Alzheimer's or dementia’.

Mum focused on quality time with son, 5, with rare childhood dementia

Marine champions explore sand dune wildlife at Fleetwood beach amid 80% habitat loss

Marine group explores sand dune wildlife amid major 80% habitat loss

Eclipse behind Blackpool Tower

Incredible image captures UK solar eclipse behind Blackpool Tower

Realm of the Moon

Eden Project Morecambe reveals new experience ahead of solar eclipse

The toilets broke on my five-and-a-half hour train journey from London to Scotland

The toilets broke on my major five-and-a-half hour train journey

The former ICI site, now operated by AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd, within the Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone in Thornton

Environment Agency issues major update in PFOA land contamination

Fylde coast holiday park's new head gardener transforms grounds into edible landscape

Fylde coast holiday park's new head gardener creating edible landscape

Major Blackpool coroner update on inquest into death of murdered baby Preston Davey

Breaking Coroner update on inquest into death of murdered baby Preston Davey

Fylde coast MP 'delighted' as UK ratifies international deal to protect world oceans

MP 'delighted' as UK agrees major treaty to protect world's oceans

Brook Meadow combines lakeside glamping, wild swimming, cosy woodland lodges and relaxed outdoor spaces, making it a memorable countryside escape in Leicestershire.

Brook Meadow review: The countryside stay that completely won me over

13 brilliant picnic spots for a spot of sunny al fresco dining on the Fylde coast

13 brilliant picnic spots for al fresco dining on the Fylde coast

A second allotment has been closed temporarily after land was found to be contaminted by historic plastic particles omitted from the old ICI works

Breaking Second allotment closed after land found contaminated

A 'BioBlitz' at Royal Lytham and St Annes revelaed 333 species

Wildlife survey shows golf and nature can co-exist ahead of Open

Emergency vehicles at Fleetwood beach this evening

Breaking Emergency vehciles respond to beach incident in Fleetwood

Blackpool Council's volunteer Tree Wardens led the planting of 7,270 trees, whips and saplings across 29 local green spaces

More than 7,000 trees, whips and saplings planted across Blackpool

Partington’s Holiday Parks is celebrating the opening of Lake View - their luxury new development at Windy Harbour Holiday Park in Singleton

'Incredibly proud' - Holiday park celebrates luxury new development
Partington’s Holiday Parks is celebrating the opening of Lake View - their new development at Windy Harbour Holiday Park in Singleton.
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'My heart was stolen' - I spent the day at Blackpool Zoo meeting their new arrivals

I met the new arrivals at Blackpool Zoo and my heart was stolen

The Blackpool & Fylde Beekeepers Association hold a Bee Awareness Day at Lytham Hall

19 insightful pictures at Bee Awareness Day where they tasted honey

PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, has slammed proposals for a parrot experience attraction in Talbot Road, Blackpool and is urging planners to reject the application.

Thousands sign charity petition against 'parrot experience'

Further vital work has been carried out at Liggard Brook just outside Lytham

Water way improvements will 'help nature and reduce flood risk'

Plans have been submitted for a 'Parrot Experience' in Blackpool

'Do right by parrots' - PETA sets up petition to stop new attraction

Wyre Estuary Country Park, otherky known as Stanah Park, is a well known destination across the Fylde coast.

Everything you need to know about Big Green Get Together

After all the hard work Wilbur the pig will finally have his little farm he deserves.

He will have his little farm - famous pig moves his trotters

Lilliput children celebrating Sir David's birthday

Blackpool students wish David Attenborough a happy 100th birthday

Holidaymaker wins big payout from On The Beach after falling on the first night of her holiday in Fuerteventura

'Completely ruined' - Gran wins huge payout after horror holiday fall

Exhibition Poster

"The Eye of the Beholder" at Lytham Heritage Centre

There have been new developments on plans to build a new Fisherman's Friend factory in Fleetwood

'Whinge and watch them move and take the jobs with them!'
Readers react to delays to new Fisherman’s Friend factory
Claire Lark

The average person spends just 84 minutes a day in the incredible outdoors

One in five Brits never spend a full day outside

Tom Nelson, co-founder of Nature Impact, and James Hilditch, co-founder and creative director at BearJam.

Ad Feature BearJam first to commit 1% of AI production budget to nature

Scottish Travel: Relax in luxury at Cameron House by Loch Lomond

Review: I think The Grand's production of 42nd Street is a must-see

A third said phones stopped them being able to relax

Six in 10 smartphone owners want less screen time - here's why

Tidal bore at the River Wyre

Watch: Remarkable footage shows rare phenomenon along the River Wyre

Grey squirrels, the Visigoths of the gardening world, says Susan Morrison

Government backs grey squirrel 'contraceptive pill' to control rodents

Ponds offer great habitats for a range of creatures

How Lancashire landowners can get a free pond this summer

From solar eclipses to a bird murmuration at dusk, travellers are increasingly choosing moments - not just destinations.

Ad Feature Brits are setting their alarms for nature in 2026

Sand lizard

Lizards flourish in local sand dunes - & you can win a £2.5k picture

Trail running, hiking and stargazing are also among the nature-based activities many are yet to try their hand at.

Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming or watched a sunset

The Hide, on Baslow Road, Eastmoor

I stayed at a cosy Peak District hideaway near Chatsworth Estate

St Paul's Harmony

Ad Feature St Paul’s Cathedral hosts harmony event

Grey squirrels, the Visigoths of the gardening world, says Susan Morrison

Government backs grey squirrel 'contraceptive pill' to control rodents

15 Winter walks to in Lancashire, including Yarrow Valley Country Park

Seek inspiration and get up-to-date guidance with this comprehensive hiking app

AllTrails review: the app that makes exploring the outdoors easier

Birds benefit hugely from garden feeders in the winter

How to feed garden birds cheaply ahead of the Big Garden Birdwatch

November 23 is a day mathematicians and many others celebrate, in honour of Fibonacci and his namesake sequence and its connection to the Golden Ratio and the Golden Spiral.

Why do people celebrate Fibonacci Day every November 23?

Hair Loving's products are helping women across the country

Hair Loving review: biotin and rosemary shampoo delivering fuller hair

(L-R) Professor Derek Ward Thompson, Sir Brian and J-P Metsävainio at the book’s launch event

UCLan professor teams up with Queen's Sir Brian May on new project

The research challenged a long-held assumption that promoting ecological benefits was enough to win over the public

Whether people really want mown lawns or 'wild spaces' in their parks

Bonaparte's gulls (top left) and a killdeer were among the rare birds recorded across the UK this week

10 rare birds spotted in the UK this week - and where they were seen

(Clockwise from top left) Yellow-browed warblers, starling murmurations, tawny owls, bramblings, and pink-footed geese are among the things birdwatchers have to look forwards to in November

5 special birds and 'spectacular' aerial displays to spot in November

A few of the experimental 'Frankenstein trees' at Yonder Wood

How the rise of the 'franken-trees' could help beetles, bats and birds

Main image: Naturalist and TV presenter Steve Backshall receiving the MBE in 2021. Inset: Deadly Live! poster

Exclusive chat with Steve Backshall ahead of Deadly Live

A much-loved woodland classroom at a Blackpool primary school has been brought back to life thanks to the generosity of local contractors

'It's great to give back': Contractors restore outdoor classroom

Ian Evatt

Evatt addresses how he wants Blackpool to play following question mark

Dr Hilary says you can make yourself feel a lot better with just a spoonful of a very special honey - and it's cheaper than you might think

Dr Hilary Jones backs this £5.25 sweet treat for symptoms Covid

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