Outdoors

With the start of spring fast approaching and the recent soar in temperatures, the lust for days spent outdoors is even more desirable.

It’s Valentine’s Day this week, and everyone’s thoughts turn to romance – even elephants.

A new study has found that dog owners in the north west walk and talk more than those without while dog lovers across the country claim to walk 870 miles a year – just walking their pet.

Charlie Bullough looks at the world’s largest garden wildlife survey and some of its winners and losers.

Basketball is Josh Metters’ life. After coaching teams in America and India, the 28-year-old has returned to his roots to run Mammoth Basketball in Chorley and Standish.

Columnist Jimmy Cricket writes about his time in Las Vegas

Columnist Dan Donohue writes about the debate of using performance-enhancing substances

If you want to test your swing, why not give these golf driving ranges a try?

Turning a lump of clay into something beautiful has brought this small group of people together from all parts of Lancashire.

Don Donohue writes about his relationship with cross training

Members of the Rock Choir in Chorley, Wigan, St Helens, Preston and Liverpool stole the show with their spectacular performances at BBC Proms in the Park, in London’s Hyde Park.

When Chorley comedian Dave Spikey first appeared on stage, he was petrified.

Fancy doing something that gives you an adrenaline rush?

A new TV series aims to introduce one of the north west's most popular beauty spots to a new generation.