Nature

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

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

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' is spotted in Scotland

Make sure to take care of secateurs

Make sure to take care of secateurs

Gardening: Can you tell the difference between a climbing rose and a rambling rose?

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 confirms huge spider thought to be extinct is making a comeback in the UK

Gardening: Dahlias are a popular choice for late-summer colour

It's pumpkin season

It's pumpkin season

Gardening: 'October brings memories of the tantalising aroma of hot turnip'

Garden competition winners

Garden competition winners

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Cardwell Garden Centre hosts finals of Floralfest 2024

The session will be led by photographer Steve Elliott

The session will be led by photographer Steve Elliott

Free nature photography event to be held at Greenock library next week

William McVicar and David Wilson

William McVicar and David Wilson

Clubs and societies

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Club slams poachers for threatening members and stealing fish worth thousands

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

Belville Community Garden

Belville Community Garden

Grow your own plants and food at Belville Community Garden

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

Rats can live for a few years in the wild but it's more likely they'll live for around 1-2 years

Rats can live for a few years in the wild but it's more likely they'll live for around 1-2 years

How long do wild rats live in the UK? (It might surprise you)

Shed Chairman Peter McNab & Shed Secretary John Cook at Livingstone Garden Machinery

Shed Chairman Peter McNab & Shed Secretary John Cook at Livingstone Garden Machinery

How recycled timber helps Inverclyde Shed to be sustainable

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

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

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

Inverclyde Word Festival

Inverclyde Word Festival

Inverclyde Shed

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Family festival at Gourock Park will celebrate the power of words

The cemetery has been closed to the public

The cemetery has been closed to the public

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Greenock cemetery closed to remove dangerous trees

Finlaystone's farm open day

Finlaystone's farm open day

Finlaystone Estate

Visitors enjoy farm open day at Finlaystone Country Estate

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

BBC wildlife researcher confirms tarantulas inhabit these parts of UK

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

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

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

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

This is exactly what giant hogweed looks like including flowers, stems and seeds

This is exactly what giant hogweed looks like including flowers, stems and seeds

How to identify giant hogweed - see the difference between common hogweed

Everything you need to know about Giant Hogweed - how to treat Giant Hogweed burns, is Giant Hogweed dangerous, and how to spot it

Everything you need to know about Giant Hogweed - how to treat Giant Hogweed burns, is Giant Hogweed dangerous, and how to spot it

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Everything you need to know about the toxic plant that can make you blind

Those who see an Asian hornet are being urged to report the sighting

Those who see an Asian hornet are being urged to report the sighting

What to do if you see an Asian hornet at home or while you're out and about

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

Forecasters have shared that the Northern Lights could be visible in the UK in a matter of days.

Forecasters have shared that the Northern Lights could be visible in the UK in a matter of days.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in the UK in a matter of days

Experts have revealed the best ways to keep spiders out of your home

Experts have revealed the best ways to keep spiders out of your home

Expert reveals how to keep spiders out of your home

Jamie Greene / Ferguson Marine

Jamie Greene / Ferguson Marine

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MSP slams 'abject failure' of government to award new contract to Ferguson Marine

What do I do if find Japanese Knotweed? How you can get rid of it.

What do I do if find Japanese Knotweed? How you can get rid of it.

Why Japanese Knotweed is a problem and what to do if you find some

The Lyrids will peak later this April.

The Lyrids will peak later this April.

Scottish stargazers to be dazzled as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks this month

There is to be a partial eclipse over Scotland tonight.

There is to be a partial eclipse over Scotland tonight.

When and where to see the solar eclipse across Scotland tonight

Rats and mice accounted for 271,343 visits to homes from pest controllers in 2023

Rats and mice accounted for 271,343 visits to homes from pest controllers in 2023

Brits issued rat warning as more than 700 infestations reported each day

St Patrick's Day might bring you extra luck this year and you could find a four-leaf clover following these 7 tips

St Patrick's Day might bring you extra luck this year and you could find a four-leaf clover following these 7 tips

St Patrick's Day

7 best ways to find a four-leaf clover this St Patrick's Day - what do they mean?

From seals to snakes, the RSPCA has shared its best rescues of 2023

From seals to snakes, the RSPCA has shared its best rescues of 2023

RSPCA highlights its best rescues of 2023 including seal pup found 18 miles inland

Neptune and Uranus are more similar in colour than you might think

Neptune and Uranus are more similar in colour than you might think

Neptune and Uranus aren't the colours you think - study reveals true images

Find out how you can see the Quandrantid meteor shower this week.

Find out how you can see the Quandrantid meteor shower this week.

First meteor shower of 2024 to peak this week - Find out when

The Geminid meteor shower peaks on December 14.

The Geminid meteor shower peaks on December 14.

How to see the Geminids in Scotland amid 'best meteor display in years'

The UK is set to witness one of the best meteor showers in years as the Geminids peak this week.

The UK is set to witness one of the best meteor showers in years as the Geminids peak this week.

Geminid shower to provide 'best meteor display in years' this week

These rare animals are found in various locations across the UK from the Scottish Highlands to Surrey.

These rare animals are found in various locations across the UK from the Scottish Highlands to Surrey.

Experts reveal the 8 rarest animals in the UK and where to find them

Associated with Comet Tempel-Tuttle, the Leonids appear to stream from the head of the constellation Leo the Lion, hence the name.

Associated with Comet Tempel-Tuttle, the Leonids appear to stream from the head of the constellation Leo the Lion, hence the name.

Exact time the Leonid meteor shower peaks in the UK this weekend

Mike Holcombe and Michael McCormick

Mike Holcombe and Michael McCormick

Local government

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Council bosses invest almost £200,000 to upgrade beauty spot visitor centre

Have you ever had to deal with a bedbug infestation in your home?

Have you ever had to deal with a bedbug infestation in your home?

Why do bedbugs appear? Find out if they are attracted to dirty environments

Rats and mice are usually very active between September and October ahead of the winter months.

Rats and mice are usually very active between September and October ahead of the winter months.

How to keep rats out of your garden this Halloween amid 'rodent season'

The dermestes undulatus beetle, a rare 'skin-eating' beetle has been found on Flat Holm Island, off the coast of Cardiff

The dermestes undulatus beetle, a rare 'skin-eating' beetle has been found on Flat Holm Island, off the coast of Cardiff

Rare 'skin-eating' beetle spotted in the UK as experts say its a 'mystery'

The team of experts at pet food subscription service, tails.com, have put together a handy guide of seasonal flowers and plants that could be dangerous to your dog on your next walk.

The team of experts at pet food subscription service, tails.com, have put together a handy guide of seasonal flowers and plants that could be dangerous to your dog on your next walk.

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7 plants and flowers that come out in the Autumn that are toxic to your dog

The Draconid meteor shower occurs when debris from comet Giacobini-Zinner burns up in the atmosphere.

The Draconid meteor shower occurs when debris from comet Giacobini-Zinner burns up in the atmosphere.

Draconid meteor shower to peak over Greenock this weekend - how to see it

Here are some common methods that you can use to prevent bed bugs from making your house their home,

Here are some common methods that you can use to prevent bed bugs from making your house their home,

Could bed bugs come to the UK? 7 key signs they're already here and what to do

The Draconids meteor shower takes place annually and is caused by comet debris burning up in the atmosphere.

The Draconids meteor shower takes place annually and is caused by comet debris burning up in the atmosphere.

Draconid meteor shower to be visible over Scotland this week - how to see it

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

Sam Morris taking on Scottish National Trail

Sam Morris taking on Scottish National Trail

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Greenock man tackles endurance trail after bagging all 282 munros