Nurseries

Street scene of proposed 158-home development off Hooten Lane in Leigh

Huge new development could replace former Wigan borough nurseries George Lythgoe

Early Years Alliance, survey found nine out of 10 providers expect to increase fees, typically in April, and by an average of 8% - higher than in previous years.

New survey finds nursery fees to increase by 8% this year Rahmah Ghazali

Tender Years Day Nursery

Award-winning nursery group takes over local childcare setting Sian Jones

There's loads of beautiful colours to see at the garden centres and nurseries in and around Lancashire

Garden Centres and Nurseries in the North West: Here are 11 of the best and when... Jon Peake

Nurseries broke rules by charging parents top-up fees for 'free' places (Photo: Shutterstock)

Nurseries broke rules by charging parents top-up fees for 'free' places Iain Leggat

Nurseries can remain open

Decision to keep nurseries open during coronavirus lockdown may have been politi... Nina Massey, PA

Nurseries and playgroups are still allowed to open in lockdown - but is it safe? Alex Nelson

New Springs Morris Dancers with their gifts

Community groups and sports clubs get festive gifts Andrew Nowell

Many childcare providers were closed during lockdown, but some parents still paid for their services despite nurseries not operating or their child being unable to attend (Photo: Shutterstock)

Nurseries and childminders told to offer parents a refund if they paid during lo... Helen Johnson

Authorities in Beijing fear a second wave of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

Beijing has reported a new spike in coronavirus cases - but is a second wave com... Sarah Wilson

Childcare provision, including nurseries, childminders and holiday schemes, is vital to economic recovery, so mothers can go back to work, said the TUC

Consequences of virus far reaching Alan Jones

Is now the perfect time to try your hand at growing some plants? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the best websites to buy plants and gardening supplies Rhona Shennan