Nature

A million-pound project has launched with the aim of protecting coastal habitats.

£1m project to restore rare coastal habitat in County Durham launches

The final supermoon of 2024.

The final supermoon of 2024.

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Stunning pictures as final supermoon of the year seen in the North East

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

Invasive plant specialist Environet has released this year’s regional Japanese knotweed hotspots, based on analysis of the latest data

Invasive plant specialist Environet has released this year’s regional Japanese knotweed hotspots, based on analysis of the latest data

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REVEALED: Invasive plant 'hotspots' across County Durham as warning issued

Michael Oliver with a group of penguins in the snow of the South Atlantic

Michael Oliver with a group of penguins in the snow of the South Atlantic

Stunning pics from a land of mountains, snow, and incredible wildlife feature in talk

Japanese knotweed is native to East Asia and was introduced to the UK in the 1800s where it has since spread out of control

Japanese knotweed is native to East Asia and was introduced to the UK in the 1800s where it has since spread out of control

Japanese Knotweed

Invasive plant species 'booming' across region due to Autumn weather

Sycamore Gap tree prior to being felled in September last year

Sycamore Gap tree prior to being felled in September last year

Sycamore Gap tree

One of the Sycamore Gap alleged tree fellers failed to attend court due to illness

The fox wrapped up in a blanket after being rescued by the RSPCA

The fox wrapped up in a blanket after being rescued by the RSPCA

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Dazed and injured young fox rescued after being struck by car and falling into a pit

NEAS learner Zak McClane meets 'Spikybum' the hedgehog

NEAS learner Zak McClane meets 'Spikybum' the hedgehog

Rescue hedgehogs find new home thanks to North East charities

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Darlington animal rescuer opening soon to look after injured birds

Proposed plans for the Chelsea Flower Show Garden which will go to St Cuthbert's Hospice in 2025

Proposed plans for the Chelsea Flower Show Garden which will go to St Cuthbert's Hospice in 2025

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Chelsea Flower Show garden given to hospice in Durham

The otter, snapped in Darlington.

The otter, snapped in Darlington.

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PICTURES: Otters spotted on the river in Darlington again

The blockage on the River Wear.

The blockage on the River Wear.

Huge effort sees river blockage removed from Durham bridge

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

All of the locations where rare spiders have been spotted in County Durham have been revealed

All of the locations where rare spiders have been spotted in County Durham have been revealed

All the rare spiders seen in County Durham as wildlife experts issue warning

The Archdeacon of Auckland, The Ven. Rick Simpson, cuts a willow to open Bishop's Fen

The Archdeacon of Auckland, The Ven. Rick Simpson, cuts a willow to open Bishop's Fen

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Faith in nature – how churches across the Durham diocese are tackling climate change

Northumbria Police crackdown on poaching as the season nears after three have been charged with the offence

Northumbria Police crackdown on poaching as the season nears after three have been charged with the offence

Three men charged for poaching as new rules see a crackdown on offence

Jacob Guy, inset, took this underwater photograph of a rare octopus which has earned him an international award

Jacob Guy, inset, took this underwater photograph of a rare octopus which has earned him an international award

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

Elusive octopus and visits to North East help photographer win international acclaim

Derwent and Kirkham Abbey walk map

Derwent and Kirkham Abbey walk map

Enjoy woodland, river, a ruined priory, and a conservation village on this walk

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

Middlesbrough Grange residents have been enjoying a bit of animal therapy

Middlesbrough Grange residents have been enjoying a bit of animal therapy

Residents in North East care home enjoy a bit of cute and creepy therapy

Large spiders are entering homes in County Durham after tarantulas were confirmed to be in the UK - the Durham Wildlife Trust (DWT) have had their say

Large spiders are entering homes in County Durham after tarantulas were confirmed to be in the UK - the Durham Wildlife Trust (DWT) have had their say

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Large spiders coming into County Durham homes as UK tarantulas confirmed

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

8 garden pests that can cause £1000s in damages to property and how to prevent them

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

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.

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

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

A pretty cottage scene on the outskirts of Helmsley. Images: Jonathan Smith

A pretty cottage scene on the outskirts of Helmsley. Images: Jonathan Smith

One of the loveliest walks in Yorkshire: Market town on edge of moors

Cutting a willow to symbolise the opening of the Bishop's Fen with Andy Wadds and Jim Cokill, both of the Durham Wildlife Trust, on either side of the Rev Rick Simpson, Archdeacon of Auckland, armed with the lopers

Cutting a willow to symbolise the opening of the Bishop's Fen with Andy Wadds and Jim Cokill, both of the Durham Wildlife Trust, on either side of the Rev Rick Simpson, Archdeacon of Auckland, armed with the lopers

Great North Fen to bring nature back to riverside land in County Durham

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

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'

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

Unveiling of new parkland at Blackwell Grange, Darlington.

Unveiling of new parkland at Blackwell Grange, Darlington.

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Darlington's new park on the grounds of historic listed mansion is unveiled

All of the adders spotted in County Durham, Teesside and Yorkshire, as animal experts have warned dog owners to stay away from the venomous snakes

All of the adders spotted in County Durham, Teesside and Yorkshire, as animal experts have warned dog owners to stay away from the venomous snakes

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All the venomous snakes spotted in County Durham as warning issued to dog owners

Salmon in the River Wear

Salmon in the River Wear

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Incredible rare pictures of salmon leaping in Durham river

The 15-hectare site, between Shildon and Bishop Auckland, is set to be transformed

The 15-hectare site, between Shildon and Bishop Auckland, is set to be transformed

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How acres of County Durham grassland is being turned into a haven for wildlife

Cellist Riccardo Pes has been at the site of the Sycamore Gap Tree to perform New Life Springs, a composition in honour of the new shoots at the base of the tree's stump

Cellist Riccardo Pes has been at the site of the Sycamore Gap Tree to perform New Life Springs, a composition in honour of the new shoots at the base of the tree's stump

Musician serenades new shoots at Sycamore Gap with composition

Residents in Thirsk have been taking it in shifts as wardens to protect a flock of around 30 ducks, who have been making nightly trips from the river to the town centre

Residents in Thirsk have been taking it in shifts as wardens to protect a flock of around 30 ducks, who have been making nightly trips from the river to the town centre

Duck warden group go global as viral video gets over THREE million views 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

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?

Lucy Pittaway and her painting of Sycamore Gap

Lucy Pittaway and her painting of Sycamore Gap

North East artist's tribute to Sycamore Gap sees more than 1,000 trees planted

The legacy of Sycamore Gap tree one year after it was felled

The legacy of Sycamore Gap tree one year after it was felled

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Enduring legacy of Sycamore Gap tree revealed today - a year after illegal felling

Seaham Hall Beach.

Seaham Hall Beach.

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'Diluted' mix of sewage and storm waste water discharged along County Durham coast

Visitors looking at Chilean Flamingoes at WWT Washington

Visitors looking at Chilean Flamingoes at WWT Washington

Flamboyant flock of flamingos at North East nature reserve celebrate 40th birthday

Public warned to stay away from washed up dead whale on North East beach

Walkers should be especially cautious.

Walkers should be especially cautious.

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

The majestic dolphins were photographed by Northern Echo Camera Club member Ray Simpson at South Gare in Redcar earlier this month

The majestic dolphins were photographed by Northern Echo Camera Club member Ray Simpson at South Gare in Redcar earlier this month

Stunning images of dolphins show them leaping from water on the North East coast

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

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Bird keepers in Darlington warned to prepare for imminent law changes

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

Wolsingham Show 2024.

Wolsingham Show 2024.

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43 Pictures as thousands flock to 244th County Durham country show

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

Ripon City wetlands.

Ripon City wetlands.

Explore Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s wetlands this autumn

A puffin with a sand eel catch on the Farne Islands in Northumberland

A puffin with a sand eel catch on the Farne Islands in Northumberland

Puffin population declared ‘stable’ on Farne Islands after bird flu outbreak