Nature

Osprey mum builds the nest

Foulshaw Moss highlights as the Ospreys fly home after another successful year

Lake District - Total routes (278,467)

Lake District - Total routes (278,467)

Lake District UK's most popular National Park with 278k routes created in a year

The proposed welcome centre at the reserve

The proposed welcome centre at the reserve

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Work allowed to restart in adding tourist attraction to nature reserve

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How one man and his dog are driving the latest business in the Lake District

Beavers can deliver environmental benefits, argues the Trusts

Beavers can deliver environmental benefits, argues the Trusts

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Cat's Life: Why there's a call for beavers to return to the Cumbrian countryside

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

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Brits issued false widow spider warning as woman almost loses her foot

'Woodland Wellness' is launching in October

'Woodland Wellness' is launching in October

Clubs and societies

New group in Barrow helps people living with dementia connect with nature

This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay

This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay

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Thousands of mating spiders are about to invade UK homes - how to keep them out

Azeeza at Woburn Safari Park

Azeeza at Woburn Safari Park

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Rhino born at Safari Zoo in Cumbria settling in to her new home

Barrovians have good access to green spaces, including Barrow Park

Barrovians have good access to green spaces, including Barrow Park

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Barrovians have better access to green space than most people in north west

Canada Geese on The Glebe, Bowness have become a 'nuisance'

Canada Geese on The Glebe, Bowness have become a 'nuisance'

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'Explosion' in 'pest' Canada Geese at Lake District beauty spot

Eider duck going into the 'tube' at Foulney Island

Eider duck going into the 'tube' at Foulney Island

Cat's Life: The strange process of monitoring UK's heaviest ducks on remote island

Lyndon Howson, from Grange-over-Sands, has been nominated for a Conservationist of the Year - Fauna award at the People of Nature awards

Lyndon Howson, from Grange-over-Sands, has been nominated for a Conservationist of the Year - Fauna award at the People of Nature awards

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Young hedgehog conservationist nominated for international award

A photo reportedly showing a caracal spotted in the south of the Lake District in 2020.

A photo reportedly showing a caracal spotted in the south of the Lake District in 2020.

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Five 'big cats' that have been photographed in the South Cumbrian countryside

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Dog walkers asked to use Cumbrian beach safely to protect endangered birds

The litter picking volunteers outside Moma's Kitchen in Ulverston

The litter picking volunteers outside Moma's Kitchen in Ulverston

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16 volunteers clean up litter in Ulverston ahead of Britain in Bloom judges' visit

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution say there are two simple skills you should know that could save a life

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution say there are two simple skills you should know that could save a life

Warning issued to Brits hoping to swim in lakes and rivers this summer

The Northern Lights pictured in Ulverston

The Northern Lights pictured in Ulverston

Northern Lights dazzle Cumbrians overnight - take a look at the best pictures

The excessive pondweed threatening the wildlife at Ormsgill Reservoir

The excessive pondweed threatening the wildlife at Ormsgill Reservoir

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Cat's Life: Calls to 'get to the root' of pondweed threatening Barrow nature haven

Did you see the Northern Lights over the weekend? Don't worry if not because they are back again this week.

Did you see the Northern Lights over the weekend? Don't worry if not because they are back again this week.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies again this week - see when and where

Lake District National Park Authority fell top assessor, Zac Poulton, climbing Helvellyn

Lake District National Park Authority fell top assessor, Zac Poulton, climbing Helvellyn

Jobs and careers

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Lake District National Park seeking adventurous souls for fell top assessor role

Two Sumatran tigers are leaving South Lakes Safari Zoo

Two Sumatran tigers are leaving South Lakes Safari Zoo

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Two tigers set to leave Cumbria zoo after nearly nine years

Love Barrow Families welcome Royal Horticultural Society judges alongside volunteers and Barrow Mayor Judith McEwan

Love Barrow Families welcome Royal Horticultural Society judges alongside volunteers and Barrow Mayor Judith McEwan

Barrow impresses RHS judges and is entered into Cumbria in Bloom 2024

A dental implant on tree stump to represent Crossbank's Dental Care's commitment to the environment

A dental implant on tree stump to represent Crossbank's Dental Care's commitment to the environment

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Cat's Life: The Cumbrian businesses committed to helping local wildlife in 2024

'Superdad' Muzunguis is off to Africa

'Superdad' Muzunguis is off to Africa

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Rhino 'superdad' leaving Cumbria zoo to continue breeding programme.

The empty nest with the young ospreys flying high over Foulshaw Moss

The empty nest with the young ospreys flying high over Foulshaw Moss

Cat's Life: A 'bittersweet sight' as Foulshaw Moss osprey youngsters fledge the nest

Families can enjoy a day out at Fell Foot, Cumbria.

Families can enjoy a day out at Fell Foot, Cumbria.

Lake District summer holiday fun for all the family with the National Trust

Discover the snake species you might find in your garden.

Discover the snake species you might find in your garden.

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Full list of every snake found in UK gardens and if they are dangerous

Nigel Wilkinson MBE is the Love Windermere partnership's new independent chair

Nigel Wilkinson MBE is the Love Windermere partnership's new independent chair

Lake protection partnership appoints new chair and partnership manager

Insects that pollinate have declined in population over the past 50 years

Insects that pollinate have declined in population over the past 50 years

Here is how you can help create pollinator-friendly habitants in town

One of the 'Bobs' rolled up like sausage to get ID ring

One of the 'Bobs' rolled up like sausage to get ID ring

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Cat's Life: 'Rolled up like sausages' - Osprey 'Bobs' get their ID bracelets

Animal rescue owners to create Bob's Community Garden in honour of local man

Steve Backshall has issued a warning

Steve Backshall has issued a warning

Steve Backshall

Steve Backshall: Dangerous animals migrating to UK is 'definite possibility'

This July will mark one year of Rachel's Wildlife

This July will mark one year of Rachel's Wildlife

Cat's Life: Rachel's Wildlife nominated for Love Barrow Award on one year anniversary

The shop had an unexpected visitor earlier this week

The shop had an unexpected visitor earlier this week

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Unexpected visitor - red squirrel inspects toy section of Lakes store

The incidents have occurred on Buccleuch Street in Barrow

The incidents have occurred on Buccleuch Street in Barrow

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Seagull killed after food thrown onto Barrow road 'so that they get hit by cars'

Eileen Jones with her new book all about Loughrigg

Eileen Jones with her new book all about Loughrigg

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"It was the obvious place!" - new book launched at top of Lake District mountain

Big Dave, Cumbria Wildlife Trust's mascot, with the team down in London

Big Dave, Cumbria Wildlife Trust's mascot, with the team down in London

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Cat's Life: Cumbria Wildlife Trust joins protesters in call to Restore Nature Now

The photos taken by the group have been collated into this display

The photos taken by the group have been collated into this display

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How the beauty of Cumbria has helped autistic people discover their creativity

The stories you read the most this week with The Evening Mail

The stories you read the most this week with The Evening Mail

The stories you read the most this week with The Mail

Gary after successfully fishing out the two trolleys at the bottom of the 'rez'

Gary after successfully fishing out the two trolleys at the bottom of the 'rez'

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Mountain bike and shopping trolleys discovered in litter clean up at nature haven

Cumbria has grown to be a vital location for the protection of red squirrels

Cumbria has grown to be a vital location for the protection of red squirrels

'Good news' as red squirrel sightings increase in Cumbria

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

BBC wildlife researcher confirms tarantulas inhabit Cumbria

The adder that was spotted at Scout Scar near Kendal this month

The adder that was spotted at Scout Scar near Kendal this month

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Cat's Life: What snakes can be found in the Lake District and are they poisonous?

Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer, and how to keep them out of your home (PA)

Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer, and how to keep them out of your home (PA)

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How to keep wasps away from you and out of your home this summer

Myxomatosis has been spotted in the region

Myxomatosis has been spotted in the region

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Deadly incurable rabbit disease reported in Furness

Children at the community garden.

Children at the community garden.

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Children plant herbs and sunflowers in newly created community garden

Stevie the baby gull that suffered a dislocated neck after falling from a roof

Stevie the baby gull that suffered a dislocated neck after falling from a roof

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Cat's Life: 'Wildlife rescue is in crisis' - Bardsea Bird Sanctuary speaks out

Bear, the Friesian horse, has had an 'extremely risky surgery' to save his life

Bear, the Friesian horse, has had an 'extremely risky surgery' to save his life

Friesian horse on long way to full recovery after 'extremely risky' surgery

Rangers working Catbells

Rangers working Catbells

Spot Fix the Fells rangers and volunteers at work this summer

The opening day of Coast Roads Festival in 2022

The opening day of Coast Roads Festival in 2022

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Wildlife rescues call for Barrow music festival to finish earlier 'for the animals'

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is looking to transform 'unloved' community spaces

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is looking to transform 'unloved' community spaces

Cat's Life: Help needed to help make Barrow a 'wilder' place

The seagull investigates the rubbish

The seagull investigates the rubbish

Video: Seagull with arrow through its neck for 'three years'

12 ducklings inside the box when they were rescued

12 ducklings inside the box when they were rescued

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'I had to stop' - Orphaned ducklings rescued from A590