Nature

Cute - Rocky the seal arriving in Southend

Southend Airport

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Rescued seal is flown into Southend Airport for lifesaving treatment in south Essex

Police reveal reported 'UFO sightings' in Essex

Police reveal reported 'UFO sightings' in Essex

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‘Strange lights’: Police reveal reported 'UFO sightings' in Essex

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

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

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

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

Shock - Swan is attacked by a dog in Basildon

Shock - Swan is attacked by a dog in Basildon

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Swan fatally injured in 'sickening' dog attack at Basildon park as owner 'fled scene'

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

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Man who 'no one believed' films poisonous snakes 'crawling around' UK town

Here's why so many large spiders are scuttling into your house - and why they're big

Here's why so many large spiders are scuttling into your house - and why they're big

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Here's why so many large spiders are scuttling into your house - and why they're big

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

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BBC scientist confirms tarantulas inhabit parts of UK during spider season

Beautiful sights - Cheryl McGibbon captured the lights on October 7

Beautiful sights - Cheryl McGibbon captured the lights on October 7

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In pictures: Beautiful Northern Lights phenomena seen in skies above south Essex

Wildlife hospital 'crushed' after whales die despite 'desperate' rescue mission

Wildlife hospital 'crushed' after whales die despite 'desperate' rescue mission

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Wildlife hospital 'crushed' after whales die despite 'desperate' rescue mission

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.

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

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been described as a

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been described as a

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'Once-in-a-lifetime' comet to be visible in UK skies this month - see when

Concern - Canvey Lake at the heart of the issue

Concern - Canvey Lake at the heart of the issue

Local government

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Thousands sign petition to 'remove' Canvey Town Council in row over beloved lake

Concern - Trees trimmed in Claremont Crescent, Rayleigh

Concern - Trees trimmed in Claremont Crescent, Rayleigh

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War of words as residents furious over trees 'trimmed' in south Essex street

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

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

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False widow spider warning issued as spider season hits

As autumn arrives, what do the trees currently look like in your street?

As autumn arrives, what do the trees currently look like in your street?

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What causes the leaves to change colour in autumn? Here are 4 phases to look for

Walkers should be especially cautious.

Walkers should be especially cautious.

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

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.

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

Stunning - a view of Frinton Beach

Stunning - a view of Frinton Beach

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Revealed: The Essex beach named as second most relaxing in the UK

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

The Northern Lights visible above Hadleigh Castle earlier this year

The Northern Lights visible above Hadleigh Castle earlier this year

Northern Lights

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Northern Lights expected to be visible in Southend again tonight - here's when

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

It's rodent season - experts share 6 steps to keep rats away from UK homes

This beautiful pansy forms part of a trio of colour from the Ultimate Winter Garden Ready Bedding Collection

This beautiful pansy forms part of a trio of colour from the Ultimate Winter Garden Ready Bedding Collection

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How many spiders have you spotted so far this month in your home?

How many spiders have you spotted so far this month in your home?

Homes and interiors

Listen up arachnophobes – Aldi’s viral spider catcher has banished my fears

Wallflower 'Sugar Rush' mix

Wallflower 'Sugar Rush' mix

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The best trailing pansy - Pansy Cool Wave Berries and Cream Mix

The best trailing pansy - Pansy Cool Wave Berries and Cream Mix

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Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

Appalling - A dead dog was dumped in a suitcase in the River Colne in Colchester

Appalling - A dead dog was dumped in a suitcase in the River Colne in Colchester

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Dead fox found dumped in 'wrapped suitcase' next to river in Essex

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

Swimming - People enjoying Clacton Beach

Swimming - People enjoying Clacton Beach

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Essex beach named in top three of UK places for wild swimming

There are three snakes native to the UK including the venomous adder.

There are three snakes native to the UK including the venomous adder.

How to tell the difference between adders, grass snakes and smooth snakes?

A blue moon will be visible in the UK tonight

A blue moon will be visible in the UK tonight

When and how to see the seasonal blue moon that will be visible in UK skies tonight

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.

Northern Lights

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

14 people have been killed by adders, but people in the UK don't have too much to worry about

14 people have been killed by adders, but people in the UK don't have too much to worry about

Have adders ever killed anyone in the UK? 100 reported bites each year

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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UK's biggest spider confirmed - the Cardinal spider could be in buildings

Maggots can contaminate food products which in turn can increase the risk of food poisoning.

Maggots can contaminate food products which in turn can increase the risk of food poisoning.

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How to get rid of maggots in your bin? Experts share their top tips

Seal pup found in the middle of the road rescued by south Essex animal hospital

Seal pup found in the middle of the road rescued by south Essex animal hospital

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Seal pup found in the middle of the road rescued by south Essex animal hospital

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower peaks next week - how to see it

Check the seals around your doors and windows for ants

Check the seals around your doors and windows for ants

How to find where ants are coming from in the house - 5 things you need to do

Watch the moment a dolphin was seen swimming in the River Thames in London next to rowers.

Watch the moment a dolphin was seen swimming in the River Thames in London next to rowers.

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Watch: Dolphin spotted swimming in River Thames next to delighted rowers

'Shark' spotted in river Thames

'Shark' spotted in river Thames

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Ominous viral video shows ‘shark’ lurking in river Thames

Protection - Trees within the front grounds of the former Futures Community College site

Protection - Trees within the front grounds of the former Futures Community College site

Calls made to protect mature trees within ground of former college site in Southend

Find out how long flying ants live for.

Find out how long flying ants live for.

How long is flying ant season and how long do they live? What to know

The aurora borealis is linked to Earth's magnetic field

The aurora borealis is linked to Earth's magnetic field

Northern Lights could be visible in the UK from tomorrow

Discover the snake species you might find in your garden.

Discover the snake species you might find in your garden.

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Full list of every snake found in UK gardens and if they are dangerous