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

Councillor Malcolm Mitchell at Knightswood Pond in October

Councillor Malcolm Mitchell at Knightswood Pond in October

Glasgow City Council

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Thousands allocated to project which could help 'leaky' city pond

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

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

Derelict Glasgow land to be transformed into lush 15-hectare greenspace

Derelict Glasgow land to be transformed into lush 15-hectare greenspace

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Derelict Glasgow land to be transformed into lush 15-hectare greenspace

John has been outside the treatment plant on five days

John has been outside the treatment plant on five days

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Man protests at water plant as 'hundreds' of tampon applicators wash up on beaches

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'

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

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.

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

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

Scott Nicholson and his daughter Emma visited 108 parks and greenspaces across Glasgow in two years

Scott Nicholson and his daughter Emma visited 108 parks and greenspaces across Glasgow in two years

Dad and daughter visit 108 parks and green spaces in Glasgow

Councillor Malcolm Mitchell is calling for urgent action to be taken after Glasgow City Council recently confirmed that they still do not know what caused the leak at Knightswood pond

Councillor Malcolm Mitchell is calling for urgent action to be taken after Glasgow City Council recently confirmed that they still do not know what caused the leak at Knightswood pond

Glasgow City Council

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Councillor says 'more needs to be done' to fix leak at city pond

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.

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

'I'm 78 but running keeps me young': Parkrun celebrates its 20th birthday

'I'm 78 but running keeps me young': Parkrun celebrates its 20th birthday

'I'm 78 but running keeps me young': Parkrun celebrates its 20th birthday

'A horrific incident': Out-of-control dog 'hunts down' and 'savages' baby deer

'A horrific incident': Out-of-control dog 'hunts down' and 'savages' baby deer

Out-of-control dog 'hunts down' and 'savages' baby deer

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.

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

Adorable bunch of otters pictured in river at popular Glasgow park

Adorable bunch of otters pictured in river at popular Glasgow park

Adorable bunch of otters pictured in river at popular Glasgow park

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

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

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[archive image of swan]

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Calls for CCTV in park after attacks on swans

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

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

Countryside Rangers Alexandra Jackson (left) and Allison Greig are pictured with the swans as they were being moved

Countryside Rangers Alexandra Jackson (left) and Allison Greig are pictured with the swans as they were being moved

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Swan dies after 'kids stone birds' at Glasgow park

Friends of Howwood Park

Friends of Howwood Park

East Renfrewshire

Group gets lease extended after 'marvellous' job on park

'One of the most southerly sightings in decades': Red squirrel seen near Glasgow

'One of the most southerly sightings in decades': Red squirrel seen near Glasgow

'One of the most southerly sightings in decades': Red squirrel seen near Glasgow

Council tidies 'neglected and abandoned' park using robot lawn mower

Council tidies 'neglected and abandoned' park using robot lawn mower

'Neglected and abandoned' park tidied by robot lawn mower

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.

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Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies again this week - see when and where

The Perseid meteor shower is to peak tonight

The Perseid meteor shower is to peak tonight

Perseid meteor shower to peak across Scotland tonight – all you need to know

Each ant nest typically has 5000 worker ants with a single queen, but this can be up to as many as 15,000 worker ants

Each ant nest typically has 5000 worker ants with a single queen, but this can be up to as many as 15,000 worker ants

Everything you need to know about flying ants in Scotland

Glasgow union workers slam council over neglected parks and dangerous hogweed spread

Glasgow union workers slam council over neglected parks and dangerous hogweed spread

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Union workers slam council over neglected parks and dangerous hogweed spread

The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are caused by charged particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are caused by charged particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this weekend - see when and where

Mum Emma Lee hits out at state of play park

Mum Emma Lee hits out at state of play park

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'Not good enough': Mum hits out at council over 'awful' play park

Pictures taken on August 1, 2024.

Pictures taken on August 1, 2024.

Glasgow City Council

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Council issues statement after concerns raised over 'algae' in pond

Broken glass, fires and dog fouling in parks across Clydebank 'ridiculous' by parkgoers.

Broken glass, fires and dog fouling in parks across Clydebank 'ridiculous' by parkgoers.

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Broken glass, fires and dog fouling 'ridiculous' say parkgoers

Govan resident Willie Jones, pictured by Colin Mearns

Govan resident Willie Jones, pictured by Colin Mearns

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Man hits out at Glasgow City Council for 'neglecting' popular city park

Ollie and Stephen Durand

Ollie and Stephen Durand

We crossed ten islands, six causeways and took two ferries - here is why

Picture credit: Vinaya Maria John

Picture credit: Vinaya Maria John

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'Fascinated': 'Rare species' spotted in River Clyde

Toilet block at heart of Glasgow park given new lease of life

Toilet block at heart of Glasgow park given new lease of life

Glasgow City Council

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Toilet block at heart of Glasgow park given new lease of life

Swans at Hogganfield Loch

Swans at Hogganfield Loch

Glasgow City Council

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Swans moved from dried up city pond after becoming dehydrated

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

Council launches new videos showcasing 'hidden gems' in East Renfrewshire

Council launches new videos showcasing 'hidden gems' in East Renfrewshire

Walking and outdoors

Council launches new videos showcasing 'hidden gems' in East Renfrewshire

Steve Backshall has issued a warning

Steve Backshall has issued a warning

Steve Backshall

Steve Backshall: Dangerous animals migrating to UK is 'definite possibility'

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

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

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

BBC wildlife researcher confirms tarantulas inhabit these parts of UK

Gordon Terris pics

Gordon Terris pics

Chelsea Flower Show

Willy Wonka inspired Glasgow garden opens after Chelsea show win

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

Greenland sharks are the second largest species of carnivorous shark after the great white.

Greenland sharks are the second largest species of carnivorous shark after the great white.

'Mysterious' carnivorous sharks found lurking in the depths of British waters

Campaigners outside Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Park head office

Campaigners outside Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Park head office

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Campaign group dress in capes in protest against Flamingo Land plans

'Neglected and abandoned' - residents form action group to save local park

'Neglected and abandoned' - residents form action group to save local park

'Neglected and abandoned': Residents form action group to save local park

What smells effectively deter foxes from your garden?

What smells effectively deter foxes from your garden?

How do I keep foxes out of my garden without harming them?

The insects can wreak havoc once they get into our homes and wardrobes by creating holes in our clothes and fabrics.

The insects can wreak havoc once they get into our homes and wardrobes by creating holes in our clothes and fabrics.

Homes and interiors

Found moths in your house? How to spot, prevent and get rid of them

Volunteers on verge of giving up after trolleys dumped back in canal

Volunteers on verge of giving up after trolleys dumped back in canal

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Volunteers on 'verge of giving up' after trolleys dumped back in canal

Julianne Levet of Hamiltonhill Claypits with racer Bob Alston

Julianne Levet of Hamiltonhill Claypits with racer Bob Alston

Hidden gem with 'best view of Glasgow' part of national event

This summer, you might see some of these pests in your home or garden

This summer, you might see some of these pests in your home or garden

Expert reveals 7 pests to look out for in your garden and home this summer