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Formby eco day will be fun for all the family

SMALL and dainty or verging on yeti proportions ... how big is your carbon footprint? Now you can find out exactly what your impact is upon climate change – and have a day out for all the family at the same time.Read

Campaign to save our precious hedgerows

MORE than 16,000 miles of English hedgerows disappeared in a decade, campaigners said today as they called for rules on protecting hedges to be improved.Read

Transition Town hosts green fayre

THIS weekend there’s a Green Fayre in Hesketh Park.Read

Win a bike with the Energy Saving Trust

THE Energy Saving Trust is giving you the chance to win a bike.Read

Why Sefton gardeners can see the (solar powered) light

A SEFTON businessman is encouraging people to go green in the garden with a new range of solar panels.Read

Sefton entries wanted for environmentally-inspired photography competition

BUDDING photographers from across Sefton are being offered the opportunity to display their work at the region’s leading visitor attractions.Read

How to compost to save money and cut waste

REDUCING waste, saving money and doing your bit for the environment are all tempting ideas. But sometimes green schemes like wind turbines and solar panels sound a little daunting.Read

Coaltion of groups calling on Government to protect rural areas

THE countryside risks turning into a combination of a “dormitory, theme park and retirement home” without action to ensure rural communities can thrive.Read

West Lancashire Wildlife are seeking volunteers for their BioBlitz

WEST Lancashire Wildlife group will be hosting a BioBlitz this weekend, and they’re looking for volunteers to help.Read

Why gardening on a budget is often better for the environment

AS the recession continues, with more cutbacks and job losses on the cards, many people are still tightening their belts - but there are easy ways to save money on gardening.Read

Councils urged to harvest eco power

COUNCILS will be able to sell renewable energy directly to the national grid under government reforms announced today.Read

Sefton coast wildlife group is really buzzing

WEST Lancashire Wildlife group is hosting a celebration of British Bumblebees on Wednesday August 18.Read

Why rubbish tax should benefit allotments

MONEY raised from taxes on rubbish dumped in landfill sites should be used to help people set up allotments for growing their own food on disused land, council leaders urged today.Read

Southport Flower Show is blooming lovely

SOUTHPORT Flower Show is poised to burst into bloom once more with a vibrant host of attractions to make the perfect day out.Read

Bin rounds and recycling rates: a load of rubbish?

ALTERNATE weekly collection– or reducing bin collections to once a fortnight – has been one of the hottest topics for our readers over the last few years.Read

Coastal fishing industry struggling to cope with demand

OUR coastal fishing industry cannot cope with demand, a report said today.Read

Outdoor fun for all the family - Sefton parks activity days

GET set for outdoor activities with a series of summer fun days across Sefton parks.Read

Formby gardener wins gold medal at RHS Show

WHEN Tony Heywood took inspiration from his home town for his conceptual garden, he had no idea that it would win him a gold medal for his efforts.Read

It’s Our World: Enjoy ‘glamping’ in the great outdoors

THERE'S nothing like a night under canvas to get you out and enjoying the great outdoors. From a patch of land within these shores or somewhere further afield there's so much family fun to be had, much more than in a plush apartment or a five-star affair.Read

Green flags awards for Sefton’s parks

PARKS act as ‘green lungs’ in our most built-up areas and are important to people. Today, a record number of Green Flag and Pennant Awards will be given to some of the best parks and green spaces in the country – 264 in the North West, up from 244 in 2009.Read

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