Nature

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

National Trail Hunting Day will take place on September 14

National Trail Hunting Day will take place on September 14

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Anti-hunting group hits out at National Trail Hunting Day

They're aiming to create history by finding one off the southwest coast of Ireland.

They're aiming to create history by finding one off the southwest coast of Ireland.

Scientists hunting 'the great white shark heard around the world' in UK waters

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

Residents from Highmarket House enjoy a visit from a group of owls

Residents from Highmarket House enjoy a visit from a group of owls

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Owls make surprise visit to Banbury care home

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

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

A baby binturong was born at Crocodiles of the World earlier this summer

A baby binturong was born at Crocodiles of the World earlier this summer

Brize Norton zoo reveals birth of baby binturong

This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay

This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay

Thousands of mating spiders are about to invade UK homes - how to keep them out

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

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

Chris Packham and, inset, a badger

Chris Packham and, inset, a badger

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Demonstration planned as 621 badgers targeted in new cull

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

While there aren't any jellyfish in UK waters that are as dangerous as the box jellyfish, which is found in Australia, there are some that can give you a nasty sting.

While there aren't any jellyfish in UK waters that are as dangerous as the box jellyfish, which is found in Australia, there are some that can give you a nasty sting.

Which jellyfish are common in UK waters and are any of them dangerous?

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?

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

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

Rare blue supermoon lights up the sky

Rare blue supermoon lights up the sky

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GALLERY: Rare blue supermoon lights up the sky

Dahlias at Blenheim Palace

Dahlias at Blenheim Palace

Formal gardens at Blenheim Palace offer colourful flower display

'The Suffering Animal' by Simone Ghelli

'The Suffering Animal' by Simone Ghelli

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Four newly published books added to animal ethics series

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

The Perseid Meteor Shower is set to peak tonight. Meteors and star trails during the Perseid meteor shower seen from the Yorkshire Dales

The Perseid Meteor Shower is set to peak tonight. Meteors and star trails during the Perseid meteor shower seen from the Yorkshire Dales

Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight with 100 shooting stars every hour

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.

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

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

The 10 entries for the BBOWT's People's Choice Award

The 10 entries for the BBOWT's People's Choice Award

The 10 photos shortlisted for a wildlife photography competition

The fundraiser is in support of the Born Free Foundation's efforts to protect lions

The fundraiser is in support of the Born Free Foundation's efforts to protect lions

Banbury tech brand teams up with wildlife charity to save lions

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

Check the seals around your doors and windows for ants

Check the seals around your doors and windows for ants

How to find where ants are coming from in the house - 5 things you need to do

Roe deer are one of the animals to look out for

Roe deer are one of the animals to look out for

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Oxfordshire residents encouraged to look for wildlife this summer

Advanced scanning techniques at Diamond Light Source were used

Advanced scanning techniques at Diamond Light Source were used

Oxfordshire facility helps to analyse 500 million-year-old worm

View towards the wetland mosaic habitat created by Freshwater Habitats Trust and River Thame Conservation Trust at the Waddesdon Estate, Buckinghamshire

View towards the wetland mosaic habitat created by Freshwater Habitats Trust and River Thame Conservation Trust at the Waddesdon Estate, Buckinghamshire

Farmers join with conservation charities to protect wildlife

Nightingale's are one of the speices at risk

Nightingale's are one of the speices at risk

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Nature charity in 'urgent' need of donations to save species from extinction

Have thunderbugs been a nuisance in your house so far this summer?

Have thunderbugs been a nuisance in your house so far this summer?

What are thunderbugs? How to get rid of the tiny black insects in your house

The aurora borealis is linked to Earth's magnetic field

The aurora borealis is linked to Earth's magnetic field

Northern Lights could be visible in the UK from tomorrow

Ants and flying ants can be a nuisance but these are the smells that will keep them away from your home and garden

Ants and flying ants can be a nuisance but these are the smells that will keep them away from your home and garden

Which smells do ants hate? Add these to your home and garden to keep them away

The charity's last distribution, in March 2024, resulted in 26,995 saplings relocating to southern England.

The charity's last distribution, in March 2024, resulted in 26,995 saplings relocating to southern England.

Woodland Trust hits 15 million mark in sapling distribution

The lower wetland in the Evenlode Valley was created with minimal intervention, allowing the river to make its own pathway through the grassland meadow

The lower wetland in the Evenlode Valley was created with minimal intervention, allowing the river to make its own pathway through the grassland meadow

Evenlode Valley

Newly created wetlands attract wading birds, wildfowl and more

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

How to keep flying ants out of your home this summer

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'

The event will feature a session on identifying species using a phone

The event will feature a session on identifying species using a phone

Wildlife event to be held at Botanic Garden on Sunday

ESA, Hubble & NASA handout photo of a colored ESA/Hubble image of an area where a black hole that has been observed in the star cluster called Omega Centauri, a collection of around ten million stars.

ESA, Hubble & NASA handout photo of a colored ESA/Hubble image of an area where a black hole that has been observed in the star cluster called Omega Centauri, a collection of around ten million stars.

Astronomers find Earth's nearest black hole in star cluster visible to the eye

Mayor Daniel Beauchamp and deputy mayor Steve Holder open senses garden

Mayor Daniel Beauchamp and deputy mayor Steve Holder open senses garden

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New senses garden opens in town centre

Man films poisonous snakes 'crawling around' in UK - 'no one believed me'

An overgrown bush is restricting access to a pathway used by elderly and disabled residents.

An overgrown bush is restricting access to a pathway used by elderly and disabled residents.

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Overgrown 'spiky' garden blocks pathway for disabled and elderly

The model depicting a dog being roasted

The model depicting a dog being roasted

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'Dog roast' protest by vegan group stuns attendees at regatta

Rats and mice can access our homes via small gaps so it's worth checking where these are and filling them to avoid letting them in

Rats and mice can access our homes via small gaps so it's worth checking where these are and filling them to avoid letting them in

Expert shares hacks to stop rats and mice getting into your home from £2.09

Wildfires can damage land and habitats

Wildfires can damage land and habitats

What is a wildfire? How you can check for travel advice before going on holiday

There are plenty of ways to get rid of slugs in your garden without causing them any harm

There are plenty of ways to get rid of slugs in your garden without causing them any harm

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8 ways you can keep slugs off your plants without harming them

Mosquitoes are expected to thrive after a wet and warm winter

Mosquitoes are expected to thrive after a wet and warm winter

How to protect your home from mosquitoes this summer

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

BBC wildlife researcher confirms tarantulas inhabit these parts of UK

A relatively rare British lichen has been found at the palace

A relatively rare British lichen has been found at the palace

University of Oxford and Blenheim Palace join for restoration research

Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer, and how to keep them out of your home (PA)

Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer, and how to keep them out of your home (PA)

How to keep wasps away from you and out of your home this summer

A badger rescued from an Oxfordshire shopping centre by the RSPCA.

A badger rescued from an Oxfordshire shopping centre by the RSPCA.

Badger rescued from Oxfordshire shopping centre as RSPCA calls for more help

Grass verge in South Oxfordshire

Grass verge in South Oxfordshire

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Voters urged to prioritise nature in upcoming General Election