Nature

Have you seen the Northern Lights yet this week? Don't worry if not, they are set to be visible again.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies again tonight - see when and where

It's rodent season - here are some simple ways to keep rats and mice away from your garden and home

It's rodent season - here are some simple ways to keep rats and mice away from your garden and home

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It's rodent season - experts share 6 steps to keep rats away from UK homes

Adders, Grass Snakes and Smooth Snakes are all found in the UK

Adders, Grass Snakes and Smooth Snakes are all found in the UK

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How rare are snakes and are there any poisonous species in the UK?

WILD: New dates have been released for free drop-in sessions at the underwater gallery in Diglis Fish Pass.

WILD: New dates have been released for free drop-in sessions at the underwater gallery in Diglis Fish Pass.

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New dates to see what lurks beneath the river Severn in Worcester

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this week - see when and where

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this week - see when and where

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this week - see when and where

SIGHTING: The latest 'big cat' has been spotted near Harvington

SIGHTING: The latest 'big cat' has been spotted near Harvington

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'Keep your eyes peeled' as 'big cat' spotted near Worcestershire village

How many spiders have you spotted so far this month in your home?

How many spiders have you spotted so far this month in your home?

Homes and interiors

Listen up arachnophobes – Aldi’s viral spider catcher has banished my fears

Can conkers deter moths? Here's how you can use conkers to keep moths away from your home

Can conkers deter moths? Here's how you can use conkers to keep moths away from your home

Can conkers keep moths away from your home?

Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

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Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

LOVE: House spiders are on the hunt for love in your home.

LOVE: House spiders are on the hunt for love in your home.

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

Here's why so many large spiders are scuttling into your house - and why they're big

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

Brits issued false widow spider warning as woman almost loses her foot

WILD: The Cotswold Wildlife Park is brimming with mammals, reptiles, and birds from around the world.

WILD: The Cotswold Wildlife Park is brimming with mammals, reptiles, and birds from around the world.

Cotswold Wildlife Park

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I visited Cotswold Wildlife Park - here's what I thought

Which is your favourite image released so far?

Which is your favourite image released so far?

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

David Bowie spider among first 14 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 images

Do you make an effort to feed the wild birds that visit your garden?

Do you make an effort to feed the wild birds that visit your garden?

What shouldn't you feed birds in your garden? Expert shares harmful foods to avoid

TRAIL: Julie and Alan Gwillam are launching Patches Sunflower Field on Sunday (August 25).

TRAIL: Julie and Alan Gwillam are launching Patches Sunflower Field on Sunday (August 25).

The new sunflower trail that offers the perfect 'selfie spot'

The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has advised families not to disturb wasps

The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has advised families not to disturb wasps

Experts caution against disturbing wasps during sting season

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010

RSPB confirm UK's largest spider thought to be extinct is making a comeback

There are three snakes native to the UK including the venomous adder.

There are three snakes native to the UK including the venomous adder.

How to tell the difference between adders, grass snakes and smooth snakes?

A blue moon will be visible in the UK tonight

A blue moon will be visible in the UK tonight

When and how to see the seasonal blue moon that will be visible in UK skies tonight

Rats can live for a few years in the wild but it's more likely they'll live for around 1-2 years

Rats can live for a few years in the wild but it's more likely they'll live for around 1-2 years

How long do wild rats live in the UK? (It might surprise you)

Worcester coffee shop sells swan food

Worcester coffee shop sells swan food

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Worcester coffee shop adds swan food to the menu

Six birdwatching hotspots in Worcestershire

Six birdwatching hotspots in Worcestershire

Six birdwatching hotspots in Worcestershire

POET: An anonymous poet has left a tribute to a young tree which was snapped at Pitchcroft.

POET: An anonymous poet has left a tribute to a young tree which was snapped at Pitchcroft.

Anonymous poet laments loss of tree snapped by vandals

The National Sheep Association has made a renewed call for urgent action to deal with sheep worrying

The National Sheep Association has made a renewed call for urgent action to deal with sheep worrying

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National Sheep Association issues urgent call to tackle sheep worrying

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution say there are two simple skills you should know that could save a life

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution say there are two simple skills you should know that could save a life

RNLI warning to Brits hoping to swim in lakes and rivers this summer

Did you see the Northern Lights over the weekend? Don't worry if not because they are back again this week.

Did you see the Northern Lights over the weekend? Don't worry if not because they are back again this week.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies again this week - see when and where

All spiders can bite – that’s how most subdue and kill their prey.

All spiders can bite – that’s how most subdue and kill their prey.

UK's biggest spider confirmed - the Cardinal spider could be in buildings

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

Perseid meteor shower

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Perseid meteor shower peaks this week - how to see it

Maggots can contaminate food products which in turn can increase the risk of food poisoning.

Maggots can contaminate food products which in turn can increase the risk of food poisoning.

How to get rid of maggots in your bin? Experts share their top tips

CAMPAIGN: Councillors Sarah Murray and John Rudge are working to improve conditions at Offerton Lane Nature Reserve in Worcester

CAMPAIGN: Councillors Sarah Murray and John Rudge are working to improve conditions at Offerton Lane Nature Reserve in Worcester

Worcester City Council

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Worcester's wetlands have become 'dirty swamp' after 'years of neglect'

COLOUR: Cllr Jill Desayrah has worked with others in the community to reclaim Woodmancote in Warndon for the community while still allowing wildlife to thrive

COLOUR: Cllr Jill Desayrah has worked with others in the community to reclaim Woodmancote in Warndon for the community while still allowing wildlife to thrive

Sanctuary Housing

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'Wild jungle' tamed at last and showing full summer glory

Chapter Meadows

Chapter Meadows

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Duckworth Worcestershire Trust sells Chapter Meadows

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower peaks next week - how to see it

Map shows snake sightings in Worcestershire

Map shows snake sightings in Worcestershire

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See the 7 top locations in Worcestershire where you could see a snake

LURID: The bright green glow of the Lyppard Ponds in Warndon Villages in Worcester

LURID: The bright green glow of the Lyppard Ponds in Warndon Villages in Worcester

Worcester duck pond becomes bright green 'sea of slime'

A goose had to be rescued by a fire crew.

A goose had to be rescued by a fire crew.

Goose rescued from a lake

Slugs often eat plants but here are 10 tips to help you naturally keep them away from your garden

Slugs often eat plants but here are 10 tips to help you naturally keep them away from your garden

Naturally keep slugs away from your garden with these 10 tips

MISSING: Jeremy Clarkson noticed a lack of butterflies at Diddly Squat Farm.

MISSING: Jeremy Clarkson noticed a lack of butterflies at Diddly Squat Farm.

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Jeremy Clarkson asks why are there so few butterflies this year? Here's the answer

The Swan Food Project has reminded people to tear food into small pieces when feeding the birds

The Swan Food Project has reminded people to tear food into small pieces when feeding the birds

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'Swans don't have teeth' explains volunteers after misguided act of kindness

Wasps can be a nuisance in summer when you're trying to eat outside in your garden

Wasps can be a nuisance in summer when you're trying to eat outside in your garden

How to keep wasps out of your garden without harming them

Swan caught in swan sanctuary with fishing hook

Swan caught in swan sanctuary with fishing hook

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Swan injured after fishing hook caught in wing rescued from river

Our toilets can give pests such as rats and snakes access to our homes

Our toilets can give pests such as rats and snakes access to our homes

From rats to snakes, expert shares how to stop pests coming up through the toilet

You might spot flying ants in your garden or home this summer - here's how you can prevent them getting inside

You might spot flying ants in your garden or home this summer - here's how you can prevent them getting inside

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How to keep flying ants out of your home this summer

Discover the snake species you might find in your garden.

Discover the snake species you might find in your garden.

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Full list of every snake found in UK gardens and if they are dangerous

CRUELTY: Latest figures released by the RSPCA show that reports of animal cruelty in Worcestershire have risen, with one recent case involving a squirrel who had been shot with crossbow.

CRUELTY: Latest figures released by the RSPCA show that reports of animal cruelty in Worcestershire have risen, with one recent case involving a squirrel who had been shot with crossbow.

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Animal cruelty in Worcestershire is on the rise

FORMIDABLE: A 'big cat' described by some as a black panther is said by some to be living out in the wilds of Worcestershire as the volume of reported sightings increases

FORMIDABLE: A 'big cat' described by some as a black panther is said by some to be living out in the wilds of Worcestershire as the volume of reported sightings increases

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Mystery deepens as proof mounts of 'big cats' prowling through Worcestershire

Some of the plants at risk of being lost

Some of the plants at risk of being lost

Plant Heritage launches conservation mission for several plant groups

Flying ants have been reported all over the UK

Flying ants have been reported all over the UK

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Do flying ants bite people in the UK? Here is everything you need to know

Rats hate some plants and will avoid areas with the likes of sage and lavender

Rats hate some plants and will avoid areas with the likes of sage and lavender

Which plants do rats hate? Add these to your garden to keep the rodents away

Rats hate some plants and will avoid areas with the likes of sage and lavender

Rats hate some plants and will avoid areas with the likes of sage and lavender

Which plants do rats hate? Add these to your garden to keep the rodents away

Steve Backshall has issued a warning

Steve Backshall has issued a warning

Steve Backshall

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Steve Backshall: Dangerous animals migrating to UK is 'definite possibility'

MAGNIFICENT: A big black cat was spotted by Mandy Acres in the wilds of Worcestershire

MAGNIFICENT: A big black cat was spotted by Mandy Acres in the wilds of Worcestershire

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Terrifying moment woman came face-to-face with big cat in Worcestershire

POSITIVES: Reader Adrian Avery says gulls are nature’s urban cleaners and keep food litter to a minimal level

POSITIVES: Reader Adrian Avery says gulls are nature’s urban cleaners and keep food litter to a minimal level

Reader's letter

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'No such thing as a seagull'

The Big Butterfly Count helps track butterfly migration prompted by climate change

The Big Butterfly Count helps track butterfly migration prompted by climate change

Wildlife charity calls for public to get involved in the Big Butterfly Count