The first of our two 2024 photo reviews from either side of the Pennines. Husband and Wife photographers Chris and Viv champion all that is best in the North West, and talk us through their 12 favourite pictures of the year.

Once infamous as a symbol of pollution, the River Irwell has long mirrored the industrial and environmental struggles of Greater Manchester. Despite efforts to revive its waters, this historic river still battles a tide of sewage spills, pollution, and neglect, challenging us to reimagine its future as a thriving natural space where both wildlife and people can flourish.

Once a landscape scarred by mining, Wigan Flashes has transformed into a vibrant haven for wildlife and a cherished green space for locals.

Every journey starts with a single step, here's how one organisation is making real change in the Yorkshire Dales, from tree planting to community-led conservation.

Dark Skies Fringe Festival set to kick off - with no distractions

Uni of York researcher celebrates important date with study exploring impact climate change and flooding has on vital soil-dweller

Living Woods CIC host massively important Hexham conference during Tree Week

University of York academic helps to bring the world of bees to life in major exhibition

Megan Jones asks if social media brings with it the opportunity for shared knowledge of our cherished landscapes - or the more worrying potential for ruin

We need everyone to fight for nature, so we shouldn’t be excluding anyone from the race at the start

“The right tree, in the right place, for the right reason”