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What you need to know about Worcester's Big Christmas Swan Feed.

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Big Christmas Swan Feed 2024 all dates and times announced

Trees cut down in Ombersley - here's why

Trees cut down in Ombersley - here's why

Three trees 'suddenly chopped' after catching fatal disease in village

TALK: The talk will be on the wildlife of Finland with the photo showing a close up of European brown bear cubs in the woods of Finland.

TALK: The talk will be on the wildlife of Finland with the photo showing a close up of European brown bear cubs in the woods of Finland.

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

Talk on Finland's wildlife in Malvern

Rats search for warmth and shelter during the winter months

Rats search for warmth and shelter during the winter months

Homeowners urged to try this 5p test to keep rats and mice away this winter

RESCUE: The red legged partridge was discovered by a dog walker and taken to Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre.

RESCUE: The red legged partridge was discovered by a dog walker and taken to Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre.

Dog walker discovers a partridge in a quandary

The 58-year-old, who describes himself as a 'cloud nut', soon realised the cloud bore an uncanny resemblance to that of 47th US President and businessman Donald Trump.

The 58-year-old, who describes himself as a 'cloud nut', soon realised the cloud bore an uncanny resemblance to that of 47th US President and businessman Donald Trump.

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Taxi driver captures the face of Donald Trump in the clouds

Hundreds have been raised to feed Worcester's swans

Hundreds have been raised to feed Worcester's swans

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Giant swan raises hundreds after walk through city centre

DNA: The genetic evidence suggests there are leopards in Britain but what do people need to look out for on the trail of big cats in Worcestershire

DNA: The genetic evidence suggests there are leopards in Britain but what do people need to look out for on the trail of big cats in Worcestershire

Big cat sightings

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What DNA tells us about mystery big cats in Worcestershire

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

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

HUGE- The supermoon looks massive in the night sky.

HUGE- The supermoon looks massive in the night sky.

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Stunning pictures of beaver supermoon over Worcester

SPOTTED: Another big cat sightings in Worcestershire has been reported in Mamble A456 between Tenbury Wells and Kidderminster

SPOTTED: Another big cat sightings in Worcestershire has been reported in Mamble A456 between Tenbury Wells and Kidderminster

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Big black cat spotted near Mamble: 'it was just metres away'

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

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

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

Dinosaur Adventure Live will be at the Swan Theatre in February

Dinosaur Adventure Live will be at the Swan Theatre in February

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Live dinosaur adventure coming to Worcester

REVEALED- Which Worcestershire areas are Japanese knotweed hotspots?

REVEALED- Which Worcestershire areas are Japanese knotweed hotspots?

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These are the Japanese knotweed hotspots in Worcestershire

The Swan Food Project is looking for volunteers

The Swan Food Project is looking for volunteers

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Community group appeals for volunteers to help the city's swans

PAWS: Questions have been asked about whether the Offenham paw prints belong to a big cat

PAWS: Questions have been asked about whether the Offenham paw prints belong to a big cat

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Possible big cat panther 'paw prints' spotted in Worcestershire

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

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Brits warned of the telltale signs of rat 'infestations'

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

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

Large spiders coming into homes as UK tarantulas confirmed

CARNAGE: Three Counties Hunt Saboteurs group member Lynn Sawyer said the B4090 near Feckenham was

CARNAGE: Three Counties Hunt Saboteurs group member Lynn Sawyer said the B4090 near Feckenham was

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Cars had to 'slam on their brakes' to avoid hunt's hounds as police called

Worcester's swan wills be grazing more on land over the winter

Worcester's swan wills be grazing more on land over the winter

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Watch out, there's swans about

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

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

Toyah Willcox, who lives in Pershore, is the new patron of the Avon Navigation Trust

Toyah Willcox, who lives in Pershore, is the new patron of the Avon Navigation Trust

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Toyah Willcox becomes patron of River Avon charity

Two young swans have ben rescued from a Worcester lock

Two young swans have ben rescued from a Worcester lock

Two cygnets rescued from lock in Worcester

Worcestershire County Council employees Becky Lashley and Cody Levine have received the Worcestershire Wildlife Medal

Worcestershire County Council employees Becky Lashley and Cody Levine have received the Worcestershire Wildlife Medal

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

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Two county council employees given Worcestershire Wildlife Medal

RARE: This photo by Steven Jackson captures the moment a snake goes for a swim at Spetchley Park

RARE: This photo by Steven Jackson captures the moment a snake goes for a swim at Spetchley Park

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Rare photo captures snake swimming across lake near Worcester

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

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

Large spiders coming into Oxfordshire homes as UK tarantulas confirmed

The walks will be on Saturdays and Wednesdays at 12.30pm and 2pm until Wednesday, October 30

The walks will be on Saturdays and Wednesdays at 12.30pm and 2pm until Wednesday, October 30

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Free guided medicinal garden walks at Hanbury Hall

ZooLab Animal Show will feature a range of creepy crawlies, including tarantulas, rats, frogs and snakes

ZooLab Animal Show will feature a range of creepy crawlies, including tarantulas, rats, frogs and snakes

Creepy critters show at Hanbury Hall this half-term

Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum will host 'The Science Spectacular!'

Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum will host 'The Science Spectacular!'

Cultural attractions

Worcester museum to host 'spectacular' science event

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society is urging people to be cautious of hedgehogs ahead of Bonfire Night

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society is urging people to be cautious of hedgehogs ahead of Bonfire Night

Hedgehog warning issued ahead of Bonfire Night

Forestry England has issued the warning ahead of Halloween

Forestry England has issued the warning ahead of Halloween

Forestry England

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Warning issued over leaving pumpkins in woods after Halloween

PEST: Gulls could be controlled using contraceptives hidden in food says Cllr Jill Desayrah

PEST: Gulls could be controlled using contraceptives hidden in food says Cllr Jill Desayrah

Worcester City Council

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'Safe sex for seagulls': contraceptives hidden in food to stop city gull menace

PANTHER: Norton near Worcester is the site of a potential big cat sighting

PANTHER: Norton near Worcester is the site of a potential big cat sighting

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'Unmistakable': latest 'big cat' sighting spots revealed in Worcestershire

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

Four swans have been rescued from the same fishing line in Worcester

Four swans have been rescued from the same fishing line in Worcester

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Group of swans saved from same fishing line

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.

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

LEGEND: The legend of a big cat in Worcestershire continues to grow with the latest sightings revealed

LEGEND: The legend of a big cat in Worcestershire continues to grow with the latest sightings revealed

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Two 'big cats' spotted in Defford as recent encounters revealed

Mike Perry (right) will take over as chief executive from Colin Raven (left)

Mike Perry (right) will take over as chief executive from Colin Raven (left)

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust appoints new chief executive

STOCK IMAGE: Malvern Hills Trust has issued advice to dog walkers after a sheep was injured on the Malvern Hills.

STOCK IMAGE: Malvern Hills Trust has issued advice to dog walkers after a sheep was injured on the Malvern Hills.

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Injured sheep found with bite marks

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

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

BBC scientist confirms tarantulas inhabit parts of UK during spider season

UNSAFE: The Abbey Park in Pershore horse chestnut tree will be removed

UNSAFE: The Abbey Park in Pershore horse chestnut tree will be removed

Unsafe chestnut tree posing a hazard to park users set to be chopped down

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'

MAPPED: Big cat sightings in Worcestershire have now been mapped after DNA evidence of leopards was found

MAPPED: Big cat sightings in Worcestershire have now been mapped after DNA evidence of leopards was found

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Big cats 'nearer than you think' as Worcestershire 'panther' sightings mapped

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society has issued some guidelines on how to protect hedgehogs on this Bonfire Night

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society has issued some guidelines on how to protect hedgehogs on this Bonfire Night

How to protect hedgehogs ahead of Bonfire Night

Rats and mice can be active throughout the day and night

Rats and mice can be active throughout the day and night

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

Droitwich SNT swopped in to help the bullied swan.

Droitwich SNT swopped in to help the bullied swan.

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Swan was 'being bullied' by other birds as police swoop to the rescue

Rosemary can be used in your garden to keep rats away.

Rosemary can be used in your garden to keep rats away.

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Expert shares budget-friendly 52p hack that keeps rats away from your garden

DNA: Genetic evidence of a big cat, believed to be a leopard, has now been found in the UK

DNA: Genetic evidence of a big cat, believed to be a leopard, has now been found in the UK

Big cat sightings

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Big cats 'wild in Worcestershire' may be real as DNA evidence emerges

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?