Nature

The Leonid meteor shower is set to delight stargazers, sending shooting stars streaking across the night sky

How to watch the spectacular Leonid meteor shower in the UK this weekend

The Beaver Moon supermoon will be visible above the UK today, these are the best times to spot it

The Beaver Moon supermoon will be visible above the UK today, these are the best times to spot it

Final supermoon of 2024 to appear in UK skies today - how and when to see it

Japanese knotweed is located across Oxfordshire.

Japanese knotweed is located across Oxfordshire.

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Hotspots for invasive plant species across Oxfordshire revealed

Members of the Slough Ujala Foundation community planting a garden at the Manor Park Pavilion

Members of the Slough Ujala Foundation community planting a garden at the Manor Park Pavilion

Oxfordshire wildlife trust completes two year nature project

The community woodland in New Marston

The community woodland in New Marston

Success of Oxford community woodland to be celebrated

Rats look for warm homes in winter and they might think your garden makes the perfect nest

Rats look for warm homes in winter and they might think your garden makes the perfect nest

Garden experts share 7 tips for keeping rats out of your garden

When the temperature outside plummets, rodents seek shelter from the cold and it’s common them to take refuge in vehicles

When the temperature outside plummets, rodents seek shelter from the cold and it’s common them to take refuge in vehicles

Brits warned of the telltale signs of rat 'infestations'

Japanese knotweed is on the rise.

Japanese knotweed is on the rise.

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Invasive plant species booming across Oxfordshire due to recent rainfall

Hedgehogs are often in danger on Bonfire Night

Hedgehogs are often in danger on Bonfire Night

How to keep hedgehogs safe this Bonfire Night

The research suggests chimpnzees seek out plants to treat their ailments

The research suggests chimpnzees seek out plants to treat their ailments

Chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat illness, says Oxford study

A photo of the steppe grey shrike hunting and killing a giant vole that 60-year-old Mark Begg captured on his Nikon d500.

A photo of the steppe grey shrike hunting and killing a giant vole that 60-year-old Mark Begg captured on his Nikon d500.

'World's smallest bird of prey' spotted killing 'giant rodent' on UK golf course

The winning photo taken by Luke Chambers

The winning photo taken by Luke Chambers

Stunning photo of rare bee wins wildlife trust's competition

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

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Met Office reveals when and where Northern Lights 'may be visible' this weekend

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

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Zoo releases 'thousands of giant spiders' the 'size of your hand' into UK wild

Thames Valley Police at the scene.

Thames Valley Police at the scene.

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Police receive reports about illegal poaching and hare coursing

Spiders including a form of tarantula are currently living in the UK (stock photo).

Spiders including a form of tarantula are currently living in the UK (stock photo).

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UK warned as 55 spider species found including never seen before type

Hedgehogs can face threats during bonfire season.

Hedgehogs can face threats during bonfire season.

Wildlife group issues urgent plea to save vulnerable hedgehogs

Photo taken on the walk

Photo taken on the walk

A Rambunctious Riverside Walk in Wallingford

The 10 'unsettling' animals secretly living in your home including 'invisible' mites

Margaret Lawley feeding the penguins at Cotswold Wildlife Park

Margaret Lawley feeding the penguins at Cotswold Wildlife Park

90-year-old's 'dream comes true' as she feeds penguins

The Aesculapian snake can grow up to 2 metres in length and they might be closer to you than you think

The Aesculapian snake can grow up to 2 metres in length and they might be closer to you than you think

Snake that grows up to 2m long could live in UK homes, study says

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see

Snakes are in the attics of Uk homes (stock image).

Snakes are in the attics of Uk homes (stock image).

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Snakes are living in attics and walls of UK homes and laying eggs

A family were alarmed to see a large spider forming a web in their kitchen

A family were alarmed to see a large spider forming a web in their kitchen

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Family horrified to find venomous spider in their home

Tarantulas have been found in the UK (stock image).

Tarantulas have been found in the UK (stock image).

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Household items to scare away large spiders coming into Oxfordshire homes

Hunter's Moon rises over Oxford

Hunter's Moon rises over Oxford

Pictures: Largest and brightest supermoon of the year rises over Oxford

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Concern for bats as plans lodged for new Oxfordshire homes

Readers have sent in photos of spiders in Oxfordshire.

Readers have sent in photos of spiders in Oxfordshire.

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PICTURES: The large spiders inside Oxfordshire homes this autumn

Tarantulas have been spotted in the UK (stock photo).

Tarantulas have been spotted in the UK (stock photo).

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Large spiders coming into Oxfordshire homes as UK tarantulas confirmed

There are thought to be less than five or 10 Kookaburras in the entire UK.

There are thought to be less than five or 10 Kookaburras in the entire UK.

'Super rare' animal that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in the UK

The church in this Stow-on-the-Wold was believed to have inspired Lord of the Rings

The church in this Stow-on-the-Wold was believed to have inspired Lord of the Rings

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Dreamy Cotswolds town crowned most 'idyllic' autumn destination in UK

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

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RSPB confirms huge spider thought to be extinct is making a comeback in the UK

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust is inviting people to support nature recovery

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust is inviting people to support nature recovery

Oxfordshire wildlife trust invites public to join Big Wild Walk

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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The UK's biggest spider believed to be hiding inside UK homes

The cities were ranked partly based on the number of species seen in the area

The cities were ranked partly based on the number of species seen in the area

Oxford named one of England's wildlife conservation hotspots

Blenheim Palace is encouraging people to take a walk in nature

Blenheim Palace is encouraging people to take a walk in nature

Cultural attractions

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Blenheim Palace promotes 'wellbeing walks' to mark World Mental Health Day

The 'world's deadliest chick' favourite food has been revealed in the Cotswolds

The 'world's deadliest chick' favourite food has been revealed in the Cotswolds

World's deadliest chick filmed eating its favourite food in Birdland

Hinksey Heights' Heroes

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

Biting bug spotted in the UK for first time in 18 years sparks 'serious concern'

The study also found ant queens produce more eggs after eating their young

The study also found ant queens produce more eggs after eating their young

Ant queens eat infected offspring to protect against disease, Oxford study finds

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

False widow spider warning issued as spider season hits

Garages and outbuildings can make the perfect new home for unwanted visitors like rats and mice

Garages and outbuildings can make the perfect new home for unwanted visitors like rats and mice

Homes and interiors

Garage expert's top tips for keeping rats away from garages and outbuildings

Pests can let themselves into our homes and gardens so it's important to make your home less appealing for them

Pests can let themselves into our homes and gardens so it's important to make your home less appealing for them

5 areas of your home that are most vulnerable to pest infestations

The Harvest Moon will be visible in the night sky this week, seeing the full moon seem bigger and brighter.

The Harvest Moon will be visible in the night sky this week, seeing the full moon seem bigger and brighter.

This week is your only chance to see a bigger and brighter Full Moon

Brits are being urged to help hedgehogs out this autumn and winter

Brits are being urged to help hedgehogs out this autumn and winter

Homeowners with gardens urged to create hedgehog havens for the colder months

Kieran Sampler has shared stories of his rat-catching days including the time he responded to a woman who found a rat in her toilet while on the loo

Kieran Sampler has shared stories of his rat-catching days including the time he responded to a woman who found a rat in her toilet while on the loo

Professional rat catcher recalls rat coming up a toilet while woman was on loo

The Northern Lights have been quite active over the past week and are set to be visible again in the coming days.

The Northern Lights have been quite active over the past week and are set to be visible again in the coming days.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies over coming days - see when and where

There are 22 spiders common to the UK and most of them are

There are 22 spiders common to the UK and most of them are

Spider season is here: the 22 species you're likely to find in your home

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

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

Are Adders, Grass Snakes and Smooth Snakes protected in England, Scotland and Wales?

Are Adders, Grass Snakes and Smooth Snakes protected in England, Scotland and Wales?

Are snakes classed as a protected species in the UK? Everything you need to know

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

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 venomous species in the UK?

A grass snake sighting.

A grass snake sighting.

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The location of every snake spotted in Oxfordshire and if they are dangerous

Wild Oxfordshire is one of the organisations involved in the partnership

Wild Oxfordshire is one of the organisations involved in the partnership

Local government

New partnership to support nature projects in West Oxfordshire