Invasive species2 days agoAsian hornet nest found in Somerset for first timeA beekeeper in Ashcott, near Street, discovered one of the hornets near his beehives.2 days ago3 days agoAsian 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.3 days ago6 days ago'Favourable winds' result in fewer Asian hornetsAlderney Asian Hornet Group says 188 queens were trapped this year compared to 365 last year.6 days ago16 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 20266 Aug 2026Rivers group awarded £3m for invasive plant projectThe Tees Rivers Trust hopes to tackle invasive plant species and replace them with native flora.6 Aug 202628 Jul 2026Pet dogs are hunting an invasive bug in the USSpotted lanternflies are an invasive pest and a multimillion-dollar disaster for the US's wine industry. Meet the good boys and girls of the resistance.28 Jul 202623 Jul 2026Islanders asked to 'track' not 'trample' Asian hornetsMore than 200 Asian hornet queens have been caught and nine nests destroyed so far this year.23 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Volunteers wade through river to battle weedsTwo volunteers at Holywell Dene pull out Himalayan balsam plants on the riverbank.14 Jul 2026...
