Judy Hobson

Manchester

Correspondent at BBC

Environment Correspondent at BBC One North West Tonight

BBC North West Tonight's Environment and Transport Correspondent. Formerly Radio 1 Newsbeat and BBC Radio 5 Live.

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Veterinary advances praised before Grand National Aintree finale

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Judy Hobson |Ian Shoesmith

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Grand National course at Aintree features famous fences like The Chair, pictured here during the 2024 Grand NationalRacehorses are now often able to recover from injuries which would previously have been fatal, an equine veterinarian has said. David Stack, from the University of Liverpool's Leahurst Equine Hospital, said: "Technology has really advanced.
On the beat with a rural crime team

Feb 10, 2025 | bbc.com | Judy Hobson

On the beat with countryside copsJudy HobsonEnvironment Correspondent, BBC North WestBBCPC Luke Gallagher says local farmers and landowners are more likely to trust rural specialistsA police force has doubled the size of its rural crime team as it aims to tackle issues that affect communities in the countryside. The rural crime team in south Lancashire includes specialist officers trying to combat crimes such as machinery theft, hare coursing and heritage crime.
Amazon boss invests in uni's 'super moss' study

Jan 22, 2025 | yahoo.com | Judy Hobson |Gemma Sherlock

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is backing a pioneering Manchester project involving a "super species" of moss that researchers say could be the answer in the fight against climate change. Sphagnum moss, which occurs in peatlands across the UK, is "key" to stemming the impact of global warming, according to Dr Jonathan Ritson, from the University of Manchester. The moss captures carbon and reduces methane emissions but human activities have led to its decline, including across the nearby Peak District.
Limestone habitats under threat, new study finds

Jan 7, 2025 | yahoo.com | Judy Hobson |Gemma Sherlock

Limestone pavements, and the unique plants and wildlife they provide a habitat for, are under threat in Lancashire, a new study has found. Lancaster University has repeated a study, which was originally conducted in the 1970s, to research limestone pavements across the UK, including a large proportion of habitats in Lancashire and Cumbria.
Lancashire farmers' concern over funding cuts ahead of Budget

Oct 26, 2024 | bbc.com | Judy Hobson

Some Lancashire farmers are worried the agricultural budget will be cut in the Autumn Statement.
Sewage spill water firm in £156m Windermere pledge

Sep 18, 2024 | yahoo.com | Judy Hobson

Judy Hobson - BBC North WestSeptember 18, 2024 at 12:42 PM·1 min readA water company has announced it will spend an extra £156m in an attempt to reduce pollution in England's largest lake. United Utilities claimed the money would help cut down its sewage spills into Windermere. Earlier this year the BBC revealed millions of litres of raw sewage had been illegally pumped into the lake in February.
Zero-carbon house built within a week could slash bills

Sep 10, 2024 | yahoo.com | Judy Hobson

Judy Hobson - Environment and Transport Correspondent, BBC North West TonightSeptember 10, 2024 at 8:35 AM·1 min readA two-storey house that can be built within a week and promises to slash energy bills has been unveiled. Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram showcased the two-storey, zero-carbon eco-friendly house built in a Wirral factory but erected on Liverpool's waterfront as part of the city region's Future Homes plan.
Conservationists hail sand dunes project a success

Aug 13, 2024 | sg.news.yahoo.com | Judy Hobson

Read full articleThe sands dunes have made way for housing and roads in the past 150 years [BBC]A project to restore sand dunes in Lancashire has been hailed a success by conservationists. Over the last 150 years, more than 80% of the sand dunes in Lytham St Annes have been lost to make way for housing and roads.
Conservationists hail sand dunes project a success

Aug 13, 2024 | yahoo.com | Judy Hobson

Judy Hobson - BBC News, LancashireAugust 14, 2024 at 12:17 AM·2 min readA project to restore sand dunes in Lancashire has been hailed a success by conservationists. Over the last 150 years, more than 80% of the sand dunes in Lytham St Annes have been lost to make way for housing and roads. The Fylde Sand Dunes Project has been boosted by using Christmas trees and planting marram grass to bring up to 328 ft (100m) of sand dunes back to the area, said Amy Pennington, of Lancashire Wildlife Trust.
Lake District homes shortage could cause school cuts

Jul 12, 2024 | bbc.com | Judy Hobson

Homes shortage could cause school cuts - headBy Judy Hobson, Correspondent, BBC NewsBBCHawkshead and Esthwaite Primary head teacher Carol Sharp said there was a lack of affordable housing in the areaA head teacher in the Lake District has warned the lack of affordable housing in the area could lead to staff cuts. Over the past decade, the number of students enrolled at Hawkshead and Esthwaite Primary School has halved to 47.