Invasive species1 day agoPublic tip-offs help track down Asian hornet nestsThe Asian Hornets Team removes five secondary nests in the space of a week, officials say.1 day ago3 days agoPlayground closed while Asian hornet nest removedEnvironment bosses the play area in Millennium Park may remain closed into Tuesday.3 days ago9 Sept 2026'Balsam bashers' uproot almost two million plantsEden Rivers Trust says it is on track to uproot two million of the invasive plants by the autumn.9 Sept 20268 Sept 2026'Biggest Asian hornet nest of season' removedThe nest in La Guet may have had 2,000 insects in it, pest experts say.8 Sept 20263 Sept 2026Asian hornet nest found in Somerset for first timeA beekeeper in Ashcott, near Street, discovered one of the hornets near his beehives.3 Sept 20262 Sept 2026Asian hornet nest found in Somerset for first timeA master beekeeper says a tracker was used to find the Asian hornet nest which was then destroyed.2 Sept 202630 Aug 2026'Favourable winds' result in fewer Asian hornetsAlderney Asian Hornet Group says 188 queens were trapped this year compared to 365 last year.30 Aug 202616 Aug 2026The true story of Germany's rampant raccoonsOnce alleged to have been introduced by a Nazi commander, the true story of Germany's raccoons is divisive and often wildly misunderstood.16 Aug 20269 Aug 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizNurdles, historic artifacts and unhappy residents. Try your hand at our North East and Cumbria quiz.9 Aug 2026...
