Nature

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

The moon yesterday evening

The moon yesterday evening

When to see the last supermoon of the year in the skies above Bolton

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

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

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

Need to report a rat finding? Pest control services are available

Need to report a rat finding? Pest control services are available

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Have you found rats in your house or garden? What to do if you see rodents

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

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

Lindow Moss, also known as Saltersley Common, is a raised mire peat bog on the edge of Wilmslow in Cheshire

Lindow Moss, also known as Saltersley Common, is a raised mire peat bog on the edge of Wilmslow in Cheshire

Residents and businesses asked to help protect key natural habitats

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'

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

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

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.

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

People can register online to become a Wildlife Friend and start helping to make a difference for the nation's wildlife

People can register online to become a Wildlife Friend and start helping to make a difference for the nation's wildlife

RSPCA looking for volunteers to help wildlife

Tottington and Ramsbottom Civic Pride volunteers

Tottington and Ramsbottom Civic Pride volunteers

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The inspirational civic pride groups which have made towns more beautiful

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

Hawthorn berries, elderberries, ash, ivy and oak are showing their lowest fruit scores since current records began

Hawthorn berries, elderberries, ash, ivy and oak are showing their lowest fruit scores since current records began

Nature's Calendar reports low fruit yield due to wet spring

Rats will be attracted to bird food and any other food crumbs left around your house or garden so it's important to tidy up

Rats will be attracted to bird food and any other food crumbs left around your house or garden so it's important to tidy up

Homes and interiors

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RSPCA shares how to get rid of rats in your home or garden without harming them

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

These eight garden pests, including foxes and moles, can cause £1000s worth of damage to your property

These eight garden pests, including foxes and moles, can cause £1000s worth of damage to your property

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8 garden pests that can cause £1000s in damages to property and how to prevent them

‘Largest and brightest’ supermoon of the year set to delight skygazers

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

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

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible across the UK this weekend - see where and when

The Wildlife Trust is asking people to record hedgehog sightings

The Wildlife Trust is asking people to record hedgehog sightings

Wildlife Trust urges people to record hedgehog sightings to help save them

Rats and mice can be active throughout the day and night

Rats and mice can be active throughout the day and night

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When are rats and mice most active? How living near humans affects their plans

The digging has caused concerned among residents

The digging has caused concerned among residents

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“It’s tearing up the landscape” Bolton residents complain of Longsight Park digging

New film celebrates the history of Bolton's newest country park

New film celebrates the history of Bolton's newest country park

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New film celebrates the history of Bolton's newest country park

As someone with a fear of spiders, I tested out the £1.40 hack to keep spiders out of your home, available from most supermarkets and online

As someone with a fear of spiders, I tested out the £1.40 hack to keep spiders out of your home, available from most supermarkets and online

Homes and interiors

This is the £1.40 hack for keeping spiders out of your home - but does it work?

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

Spiders can be found in gardens across the UK but these tips could help you keep them away

Spiders can be found in gardens across the UK but these tips could help you keep them away

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Experts reveal 6 tips to help you keep spiders away from your garden

If you notice these signs, you might have bats living on your property

If you notice these signs, you might have bats living on your property

6 signs bats are on your property and what to do if you think they are present

The landscape at Winter Hill was left charred following the fire

The landscape at Winter Hill was left charred following the fire

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Winter Hill peatland struggling to recover six years on from wildfire

Walkers should be especially cautious.

Walkers should be especially cautious.

Walkers warned as the deadliest creatures in the UK revealed by scientists

Walkers should be especially cautious.

Walkers should be especially cautious.

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Walkers warned as the deadliest creatures in the UK revealed by scientists

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

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

Harvest Moon captured by Steven Kearsley

Harvest Moon captured by Steven Kearsley

Supermoon captured in stunning pictures as it lit up the night sky above Bolton

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

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

Rats are attracted to bins but there are ways you can avoid an infestation

Rats are attracted to bins but there are ways you can avoid an infestation

Waste expert shares how you can keep rats away from your bins

Brits are being urged to avoid these six birds as they are some of the UK's most dangerous.

Brits are being urged to avoid these six birds as they are some of the UK's most dangerous.

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Brits warned to stay away from 6 of the UK's dangerous birds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A snarling Bengal tiger

A snarling Bengal tiger

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Bolton photographer traverses the globe to get stunning pics of exotic animals

Vanilla, Rolo and Buttercup

Vanilla, Rolo and Buttercup

Alpaca centre welcomes three adorable additions including 'miracle'

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

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

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?

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

Fen raft spiders can grow to be the size of rats

Fen raft spiders can grow to be the size of rats

How and where rat-sized spiders are now 'thriving' in the UK after near extinction

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

Sunday's moon by Bolton News Camera Club member John Hall

Sunday's moon by Bolton News Camera Club member John Hall

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Blue supermoon glows red and orange in the skies above Bolton

The 3 star signs most impacted by the blue supermoon

The 3 star signs most impacted by the blue supermoon

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The 3 star signs most impacted by the blue supermoon