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Tatton Park warns visitors to keep their distance ahead of deer rutting season

Tatton Park warning ahead of rutting season when deer can 'act aggressively'

Fly camping at Eryri

Fly camping at Eryri

The Eryri nature spot becoming ‘endangered’ by fires and littering

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

Sykes Holiday Cottages has extended its partnership with National Parks.

Sykes Holiday Cottages has extended its partnership with National Parks.

Chester holiday cottage company planting thousands of trees for national parks

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

Samantha Dixon MP with Council Leader, Councillor Louise Gittins, council officers and partners at an event to celebrate the borough's section of the King Charles III England Coast Path hosted at the RPSB offices in Burton Wetlands.

Samantha Dixon MP with Council Leader, Councillor Louise Gittins, council officers and partners at an event to celebrate the borough's section of the King Charles III England Coast Path hosted at the RPSB offices in Burton Wetlands.

King Charles III England Coast Path section opened in Cheshire West

Riva, the four-year-old elephant who has sadly died at Chester Zoo.

Riva, the four-year-old elephant who has sadly died at Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo confirms tragic death of young elephant a month after losing her mother

Marsh grass at springtime at Heswall Fields

Marsh grass at springtime at Heswall Fields

National Trust urges public to ‘leave no trace’ on bank holiday nature visits

Marton Oak has made the shortlist

Marton Oak has made the shortlist

Huge Cheshire oak tree that is 1,200 years old shortlist for Tree of the Year award

Gladiators Giant and Nitro take on the Great Zoo Games at Chester Zoo

Gladiators Giant and Nitro take on the Great Zoo Games at Chester Zoo

Gladiators Nitro, Giant, Dynamite and Bionic take on Chester's Great Zoo Games

Blue Planet Aquarium. Picture: Google.

Blue Planet Aquarium. Picture: Google.

Ellesmere Port: Hey Duggee star to visit Blue Planet Aquarium

The overall winner - Short-eared owl by Peter Tarpey, Port Sunlight (December)

The overall winner - Short-eared owl by Peter Tarpey, Port Sunlight (December)

Every winner from Cheshire Wildlife Trust's 2025 calendar competition

Pickmere residents fear 'someone could die' if reckless visitors continue to block narrow roads making access difficult for emergency services

Pickmere residents fear 'someone could die' if reckless visitors continue to block narrow roads making access difficult for emergency services

Villagers fear 'someone could die' as parked cars block access for emergency crews

Student nominated for international conservationist prize

Elsie walked to the summit of Holyhead Mountain on Saturday.

Elsie walked to the summit of Holyhead Mountain on Saturday.

Seven-year-old Elsie raises nearly £1000 for animal hospital with Holyhead hike

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

A pair of tiny tamarin twins have been born at Chester Zoo.

A pair of tiny tamarin twins have been born at Chester Zoo.

'Exceptionally rare' monkey twins born at Chester Zoo

A critically endangered onager foal, one of the world's rarest mammals, has been born at Chester Zoo and named Jasper.

A critically endangered onager foal, one of the world's rarest mammals, has been born at Chester Zoo and named Jasper.

Chester Zoo welcomes arrival of rare wild ass Jasper

Rats like to get into our gardens but this one product could help keep them away

Rats like to get into our gardens but this one product could help keep them away

Homeowners can use this £1.79 hack to keep rats away from fences and gardens

Sunlight at Delamere Forest by Pete Green

Sunlight at Delamere Forest by Pete Green

Delamere Forest: “an absolute gem” and named one of best in country

Wasps can be a nuisance in summer when you're trying to eat outside in your garden

Wasps can be a nuisance in summer when you're trying to eat outside in your garden

How to keep wasps out of your garden without harming them

Boris the chimpanzee. Picture: Steve Rawlins.

Boris the chimpanzee. Picture: Steve Rawlins.

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Chester Zoo: Boris the chimpanzee dies at the age of 58

Cheshire West and Chester Council HQ

Cheshire West and Chester Council HQ

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Resident urged to share views on next stage of Climate Emergency Response Plan

Tiger have launched a new outlet with Megasheds at Tarporley Garden Centre.

Tiger have launched a new outlet with Megasheds at Tarporley Garden Centre.

Renowned shed and summerhouse retailer launches new outlet near Chester

Prehistoric reptiles, called Tuatara, have been given a special new home at Chester Zoo.

Prehistoric reptiles, called Tuatara, have been given a special new home at Chester Zoo.

Ancient reptile species has new home at Chester Zoo

Lower Farm, Chester.

Lower Farm, Chester.

Find out how a unique sculpture trail is helping Alder Hey Children's Hospital

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 today

Sundara the elephant has passed away. Picture: Chester Zoo.

Sundara the elephant has passed away. Picture: Chester Zoo.

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Chester Zoo 'shocked and saddened' at death of elephant

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

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

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

You might spot flying ants in your garden or home this summer - here's how you can prevent them getting inside

You might spot flying ants in your garden or home this summer - here's how you can prevent them getting inside

How to keep flying ants out of your home this summer

Rats hate some plants and will avoid areas with the likes of sage and lavender

Rats hate some plants and will avoid areas with the likes of sage and lavender

Which plants do rats hate? Add these to your garden to keep the rodents away

Chester Zoo has revealed new plans for a spectacular winter light trail.

Chester Zoo has revealed new plans for a spectacular winter light trail.

Chester Zoo's winter light trail to return bigger and better

Chester Zoo's 10K running event, Run for Nature, is returning on September 22, and will help save rhinos from extinction.

Chester Zoo's 10K running event, Run for Nature, is returning on September 22, and will help save rhinos from extinction.

Chester Zoo 10K to make return in race to save rhinos

Two new Eagle Rays exploring their new home.

Two new Eagle Rays exploring their new home.

Ellesmere Port: Rare eagle rays arrive at Blue Planet Aquarium

A new partnership will see the creation of 30 hectares of wildflower meadows

A new partnership will see the creation of 30 hectares of wildflower meadows

New partnership aims to create 'vital' roadside habitats around Cheshire

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)

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How to keep wasps away from you and out of your home this summer

The cow rescue in operation. Pictures: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The cow rescue in operation. Pictures: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Stuck cow rescued from muddy stream off Cheshire field

Grace Tea Rooms, Ellesmere Port.

Grace Tea Rooms, Ellesmere Port.

Ellesmere Port café serving sustainability with recycling partnership

Green Expo photography competition entries at Chester Cathedral cloisters.

Green Expo photography competition entries at Chester Cathedral cloisters.

City gets ready for inaugural Chester Green Weekend

Compass Minerals UK has created a new habitat for grass snakes in Winsford

Compass Minerals UK has created a new habitat for grass snakes in Winsford

UK's oldest working mine creates new home for grass snakes in Cheshire

A white stork was spotted flying over Cheshire

A white stork was spotted flying over Cheshire

Watch as bird that went extinct in the UK 600 years ago spotted flying over Cheshire

The penguin ring bearers at the wedding of Kerrilea Keilty and Joe Keilty who tied the knot surrounded by friends and family at The Old Palace in Chester. Pictures: SWNS.

The penguin ring bearers at the wedding of Kerrilea Keilty and Joe Keilty who tied the knot surrounded by friends and family at The Old Palace in Chester. Pictures: SWNS.

Penguin waddles down aisle as ring bearer at Chester wedding

11 penguin chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo, the most to hatch at the zoo for more than a decade.

11 penguin chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo, the most to hatch at the zoo for more than a decade.

Chester Zoo welcomes 11 baby penguins – the most in more than a decade

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 how to tell the difference between an Asian hornet and UK native hornet

This is how to tell the difference between an Asian hornet and UK native hornet

What does an Asian hornet look like? How they are different to UK native hornets

Chester Zoo has welcomed a family of rare Roloway monkeys as conservationists race to prevent their extinction.

Chester Zoo has welcomed a family of rare Roloway monkeys as conservationists race to prevent their extinction.

Chester Zoo welcomes rare new monkeys for first time in 50 years

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

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

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

An international team of conservationists successfully hand-reared a blue-eyed ground-dove chick – giving hope to the survival of one of the world's rarest species.

An international team of conservationists successfully hand-reared a blue-eyed ground-dove chick – giving hope to the survival of one of the world's rarest species.

Chester Zoo experts help hatch one of world's rarest birds

The Met Office Space Weather department has signalled there may be a chance we see the Northern Lights again this week

The Met Office Space Weather department has signalled there may be a chance we see the Northern Lights again this week

Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week

A 'Green Ticket' hidden in Chester.

A 'Green Ticket' hidden in Chester.

Chester told to keep its eyes peeled for 'Green Tickets' ahead of eco event

Apprentices are being sought to work at Chester Zoo.

Apprentices are being sought to work at Chester Zoo.

Chances to work with experienced keepers at Chester Zoo

'Phoenix' the hedgehog is doing okay considering, but needs a bath to remove the smell of smoke and fuel

'Phoenix' the hedgehog is doing okay considering, but needs a bath to remove the smell of smoke and fuel

Police investigating reports of youths 'trying to set fire to hedgehogs'

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