Nature

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'

Butterfly on Woodbhury Common by Jon Challis

Butterfly on Woodbhury Common by Jon Challis

Devon Camera Club members take a walk on the wild side

An osprey and its catch

An osprey and its catch

'Happy hunting ground' for ospreys a year after major restoration work

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?

Summer display at Manor Gardens by Jan Roberts

Summer display at Manor Gardens by Jan Roberts

Devon photographers capture early signs of autumn in the county

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

The council is preparing a district wide Tree, Hedge and Woodland Strategy

The council is preparing a district wide Tree, Hedge and Woodland Strategy

East Devon's eco drive: a new tree, hedge and woodland strategy

There have been 70 attacks by dogs on livestock already this year, up on 2023.

There have been 70 attacks by dogs on livestock already this year, up on 2023.

Dog attacks on livestock increase on Dartmoor

Dolphins in the sea off Exmouth

Dolphins in the sea off Exmouth

Dolphins spotted 'playing' in the sea off Exmouth

Budleigh Salterton beach

Budleigh Salterton beach

Budleigh Salterton beach named among the region's best

Two and three-year-olds from the nursery's

Two and three-year-olds from the nursery's

Toddlers join Exmouth volunteers to create a floral display

‘Elderflower season is now in full swing.’

‘Elderflower season is now in full swing.’

‘Elderflower season is now in full swing with the flowerhead out in abundance’

The aurora borealis is linked to Earth's magnetic field

The aurora borealis is linked to Earth's magnetic field

Northern Lights

Forecasters say Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight

Common pipistrelle bats

Common pipistrelle bats

Could you be a bat detective?

Water pollution protests

Water pollution protests

UK watersports facing ‘pivotal moment’ as authorities urged to tackle pollution

Devon Wildlife Trust

Wildcats in the South West: Is reintroduction possible and what do you think?

Devon nature-focused organisations welcome dog expert's advice

Devon nature-focused organisations welcome dog expert's advice

East Devon Council

Devon nature-focused organisations welcome dog expert's advice

Clyst Valley Regional Park, which could be set to expand under new plans.

Clyst Valley Regional Park, which could be set to expand under new plans.

East Devon Council

Consultation on proposals to double accessible space in Clyst Valley Regional Park

Devon Orchid Society show stand at last year's show

Devon Orchid Society show stand at last year's show

Devon Orchid Society annual show taking place in Budleigh Salterton

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.

400-year-old carnivorous sharks found lurking in the depths of British waters

Pine martens disappeared from Dartmoor and Exmoor around 150 years ago.

Pine martens disappeared from Dartmoor and Exmoor around 150 years ago.

Pine martens expected to be reintroduced on Dartmoor this year

Basking Shark season tends to be May or October, and there are a few hotspots around the British Isles

Basking Shark season tends to be May or October, and there are a few hotspots around the British Isles

UK shark season looms as 40ft giants from the deep migrate to our shores

Visit by birds of prey to Homestead care home

Visit by birds of prey to Homestead care home

'Magical' experience as birds of prey visit residents in care home

Drake's Primary pupils with bird boxes

Drake's Primary pupils with bird boxes

Wildlife-loving pupils receive bird boxes from OVA

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

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

The RHS are hoping the public can provide information to help boost bee populations in the UK

The RHS are hoping the public can provide information to help boost bee populations in the UK

Researchers call upon public to help with project to boost UK bumblebee numbers

The Lower Otter Restoration Project

The Lower Otter Restoration Project

Lower Otter Valley to be declared a National Nature Reserve

Karen from Birds and Bees Exmouth presented with a gift from Exmouth in Bloom

Karen from Birds and Bees Exmouth presented with a gift from Exmouth in Bloom

Exmouth in Bloom presents long-term supporter with gift

Members of the Seachange garden group at the community allotment

Members of the Seachange garden group at the community allotment

Reap the benefits of community gardening at Seachange's allotment

Birds feeders are vital birds over winter.

Birds feeders are vital birds over winter.

Win a Big Garden Birdwatch Hamper with Devon Life and RSPB

The competition calls for photographs of the curlew, an endangered bird often seen on the Exe Estuary

The competition calls for photographs of the curlew, an endangered bird often seen on the Exe Estuary

Snap up your chance to win in rare bird photography competition

Avocets come to the Exe Estuary in the winter months. Photo: Steve Edwards

Avocets come to the Exe Estuary in the winter months. Photo: Steve Edwards

Where to see winter birds flock to Devon’s RSPB nature reserves

The avocets and their chicks at Seaton Wetlands

The avocets and their chicks at Seaton Wetlands

District council outlines plans for nature recovery

A goshawk with its prey

A goshawk with its prey

Patience pays off in photographing the rare Northern goshawk

The Draconid meteor shower is set to reach its peak this week, and will be visible in the skies across the UK

The Draconid meteor shower is set to reach its peak this week, and will be visible in the skies across the UK

Draconid meteor shower

Draconid meteor shower peaks this week - how to see it

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Watch: 'Huge increase' in UK big cat sightings reported

Spider mating season is just around the corner, this is everything you need to know, and how to keep the spiders out of your home

Spider mating season is just around the corner, this is everything you need to know, and how to keep the spiders out of your home

£1.45 Asda hack to keep spiders out of your home this spider season

Did you enter the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition?

Did you enter the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition?

Take a look at some of the best images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year

The playful Dolphin pod can be seen jumping out of the water, sticking close to the boat as it entered the town's harbour walls.

The playful Dolphin pod can be seen jumping out of the water, sticking close to the boat as it entered the town's harbour walls.

Watch the 'amazing' moment playful dolphins swam alongside RNLI lifeboat

The holidaymaker was raised in St Just, Cornwall but moved Down Under in 2010 where he has avoided being bitten by a snake for 13 years even while hiking in the Bush.

The holidaymaker was raised in St Just, Cornwall but moved Down Under in 2010 where he has avoided being bitten by a snake for 13 years even while hiking in the Bush.

Australian tourist spent days in hospital after being bitten by snake in the UK

There have been 16 confirmed sightings of the Asian Hornets in the UK this year.

There have been 16 confirmed sightings of the Asian Hornets in the UK this year.

Watch the 'horrifying' moment an Asian Hornet devours a wasp on 'UK frontline'

The cover photo by Peter James Miller

The cover photo by Peter James Miller

Budleigh Salterton's 2024 calendar now available for sale

Two supermoons, culminating in a blue moon, as well as the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower will hit UK skies in August.

Two supermoons, culminating in a blue moon, as well as the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower will hit UK skies in August.

Two supermoons to appear in UK skies in August - how and when to watch

During the peak of the Perseid meteor shower up to 100 shooting stars per hour will be visible

During the peak of the Perseid meteor shower up to 100 shooting stars per hour will be visible

Perseid Meteor Shower - when is the best time to watch in the UK

There are three snakes native to the UK.

There are three snakes native to the UK.

How to tell the difference between adders and grass snakes as dogs attacked

Ugborough, edge of Dartmoor by 15-year-old Angelie Pickett - last year's winning entry in the older age group

Ugborough, edge of Dartmoor by 15-year-old Angelie Pickett - last year's winning entry in the older age group

Competition launched to find Devon's best young landscape artist

Gardeners and organisers of Topsham's secret garden

Gardeners and organisers of Topsham's secret garden

Not long now until the Secret Garden opens in Topsham

Devon Wildlife Trust 30 Days Wild.

Devon Wildlife Trust 30 Days Wild.

Devon Wildlife Trust urges kids to get out in nature every day in June

Sewage overflow pipe.

Sewage overflow pipe.

Business owners claims sewage pollution in River Exe is damaging business

Some sites across East Devon will be allowed the grow.

Some sites across East Devon will be allowed the grow.

Wildflower sites 'spring' up across East Devon this summer

Did you spot this beach art on Exmouth beach this week?

The coveted Blue Flag award

The coveted Blue Flag award

Four East Devon beaches will fly the blue flag this summer

Environment Agency

Environment Agency

Bathing water season starts today for East Devon beaches

Exmouth RNLI all weather lifeboat was out.

Exmouth RNLI all weather lifeboat was out.

Wildlife around Budleigh Salterton captured on camera