Nature

This is the fourth time the species has been detected in the UK, but the first instance of confirmed breeding.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

Invasive mosquito that can spread severe diseases found breeding in UK for first time

Pest control experts say that wasps become more aggressive at this time of year because their food supply begins to run out

Pest control experts say that wasps become more aggressive at this time of year because their food supply begins to run out

Homeowners warned of increase in 'aggresive' wasps this month and what not to do

Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

Thousands of mating spiders are set to invade UK homes this month

Black-necked grebes are not a common sight in the UK

Black-necked grebes are not a common sight in the UK

Rare grebes thrive at Warrington wetland after restoration

Five rare bush dog pups have emerged from their den at Chester Zoo

Five rare bush dog pups have emerged from their den at Chester Zoo

Five rare bush dog pups emerge from den at Chester Zoo

Animal welfare groups are calling on the Government to ban hunting trophy imports

Animal welfare groups are calling on the Government to ban hunting trophy imports

Letter: Wildlife charities demand action on hunting trophy imports

United Utilities issue reminder of dangers of swimming

United Utilities issue reminder of dangers of swimming

United Utilities warns of tragic risks of reservoir swimming during heatwave

Litle Rana, who was about the size of a grapefruit when she was born, may play a big role in the survival of her species.

Litle Rana, who was about the size of a grapefruit when she was born, may play a big role in the survival of her species.

Newborn 'pig-deer' at Chester Zoo is lifeline for threatened species

With solar eclipse glasses increasingly harder to find, here is how you can make a pinhole projector to enjoy the event a different way

With solar eclipse glasses increasingly harder to find, here is how you can make a pinhole projector to enjoy the event a different way

How to make a pinhole projector to view the solar eclipse amid shortage of glasses

A 40-year-old tree was severely damaged on Thornton Road thanks to a resident who attempted to cut part of it down

A 40-year-old tree was severely damaged on Thornton Road thanks to a resident who attempted to cut part of it down

Local government

Probe as chainsaw cuts 40-year-old tree causing major damage and 'endangering' others

Ian Middleton with golden eagle Isla, who will be available to view at the event

Ian Middleton with golden eagle Isla, who will be available to view at the event

Viking weekend event to help struggling Warrington bird sanctuary

Potentially toxic substance in the water by Lymm Dam

Potentially toxic substance in the water by Lymm Dam

Warning issued to residents as suspected 'toxic' algae spotted in Warrington lake

Bridgewater Canal near Walton Gardens

Bridgewater Canal near Walton Gardens

Warrington Guardian Camera Club share stunning snaps of reflections

A picture of a robin in the sunshine at Walton Hall

A picture of a robin in the sunshine at Walton Hall

New awards scheme to shine spotlight on nature champions in Warrington

Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden is the perfect place for a day out

Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden is the perfect place for a day out

7 of the best places for a picnic in Warrington this summer

Sparrowhawk, a regular visitor to our garden in Cinnamon Brow

Sparrowhawk, a regular visitor to our garden in Cinnamon Brow

Warrington camera club share stunning snaps of birds

HMP Thorn Cross opened to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme

HMP Thorn Cross opened to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme

National Garden Scheme

How a Warrington prison garden is helping inmates rebuild their lives

Ian Middleton with golden eagle Isla

Ian Middleton with golden eagle Isla

Volunteers issue urgent plea as Warrington bird sanctuary faces closure

An Osprey has been spotted in Padgate

An Osprey has been spotted in Padgate

Rare bird of prey spotted flying overhead in Warrington suburb

Transporter Bridge

Transporter Bridge

Warrington Guardian Camera Club captures sunrises and sunsets

A view of a Meteor Shower and the Milky Way with a pine tree forest

A view of a Meteor Shower and the Milky Way with a pine tree forest

Solar eclipse and shooting stars on same night in rare double spectacle this summer

Finally, a new building - Warrington car park

Finally, a new building - Warrington car park

Warrington camera club members capture buildings in photo challenge

Community groups from across Cheshire and the Wirral gather at Bickley Hall Farm for a Community Meadows Conference, sharing skills to restore wildflower habitats.

Community groups from across Cheshire and the Wirral gather at Bickley Hall Farm for a Community Meadows Conference, sharing skills to restore wildflower habitats.

Clubs and societies

New £225k scheme to grow Cheshire’s wild network takes root

Grace is taking on the walk to raise money for Warrington Bird Rehab

Grace is taking on the walk to raise money for Warrington Bird Rehab

Ten-year-old girl to complete sponsored walk for wildlife rescue

My first ever strawberries grown in my garden - they seem to be loving the heat

My first ever strawberries grown in my garden - they seem to be loving the heat

Warrington Guardian Camera Club photos capture heat

The Strawberry Moon will appear over the UK in the coming week week

The Strawberry Moon will appear over the UK in the coming week week

Strawberry Moon to light up the night sky in Warrington soon - when to see it

Mosquitoes could 'surge' in the UK soon due to recent weather conditions

Mosquitoes could 'surge' in the UK soon due to recent weather conditions

'Surge in mosquitoes' could hit the UK soon as warning over bites issued

Hummingbird hawk moth in Cinnamon Brow

Hummingbird hawk moth in Cinnamon Brow

Warrington camera club share stunning snaps of small creatures

Concerns raised over dead pigeons getting trapped in the metal cladding at Time Square car park

Concerns raised over dead pigeons getting trapped in the metal cladding at Time Square car park

Local government

'Death trap' at Time Square car park raises animal welfare concerns

Oilseed rape fields near Moore

Oilseed rape fields near Moore

Warrington Camera Club captures gorgeous landscape photos

A resident has complained about the overgrowth of vegetation at Woolston New Cut Heritage Trail

A resident has complained about the overgrowth of vegetation at Woolston New Cut Heritage Trail

Local government

Resident slams council after popular walking trail deemed 'not a safe space'

Karl, Brian, and Wayne

Karl, Brian, and Wayne

Local government

MP backs plans to protect endangered swift colony in Warrington

A pair of Great crested Grebes weed dancing

A pair of Great crested Grebes weed dancing

Warrington camera club members capture pairs in photo challenge

Sunflowers in Orford

Sunflowers in Orford

Warrington Guardian Camera Club members capture sunshine on camera

Geoff Settle, chair of the Warrington Nature Conservation Forum, with an orchid

Geoff Settle, chair of the Warrington Nature Conservation Forum, with an orchid

Bee orchids spotted in numbers after No Mow May success

The rare giant otter pups at Chester Zoo

The rare giant otter pups at Chester Zoo

Three giant otter pups take first swimming lessons at Chester Zoo

Preening at Grappenhall Heys Walled Gardens

Preening at Grappenhall Heys Walled Gardens

Warrington Guardian Camera Club members capture feathers on camera

These beautiful little birds are a rare sight in the UK

These beautiful little birds are a rare sight in the UK

Inside the Warrington reserve fighting to save one of Britain’s rarest birds

Stacey Dooley with students from Saint Andrews Primary School

Stacey Dooley with students from Saint Andrews Primary School

TV star joins Warrington volunteers for major park clean-up

A nice little walk around Grappenhall walled gardens

A nice little walk around Grappenhall walled gardens

Warrington Camera Club members share their favourite walks

Phoebe Holbrook pipetting samples ready to load onto a Qiagen digital PCR.

Phoebe Holbrook pipetting samples ready to load onto a Qiagen digital PCR.

Warrington conservationist student leads fight against tree disease threat

An Osprey has been spotted at Pennington Flash

An Osprey has been spotted at Pennington Flash

Rare bird of prey spotted overhead at beauty spot near Warrington

Gosling gathering in Longbarn

Gosling gathering in Longbarn

New life in Warrington captured by Camera Club photographers

Ian Middleton with golden eagle Isla

Ian Middleton with golden eagle Isla

Future of Warrington bird sanctuary uncertain as centre fights for survival

Callands Care Home has unveiled a fresh garden room

Callands Care Home has unveiled a fresh garden room

Care home unveils new garden room designed by residents

Black-necked grebes are not a common sight in the UK

Black-necked grebes are not a common sight in the UK

The rare bird drawing visitors from across UK to hidden Warrington reserve

Chester Zoo National Education Awards is open for nominations

Chester Zoo National Education Awards is open for nominations

Chester Zoo awards to honour teachers inspiring young conservationists

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

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is supporting No Mow May

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is supporting No Mow May

Why you should ditch the mower this May to help wildlife thrive

Warrington is full of gorgeous blossom

Warrington is full of gorgeous blossom

15 beautiful blossom pictures captured in Warrington

Stunning colours in the garden at Arley Hall

Stunning colours in the garden at Arley Hall

Spectacular garden photos captured by Warrington Camera Club

Dan Owen, David Bowman, and Ben Secker

Dan Owen, David Bowman, and Ben Secker

Inside the hidden Warrington nature reserve just minutes from the town centre

Top five areas to live in Warrington with great access to parks revealed

Top five areas to live in Warrington with great access to parks revealed

Top five best areas to live in Warrington with great access to parks revealed

Magpie dive bombing near Howley Quay

Magpie dive bombing near Howley Quay

Warrington camera club members capture movement in photo challenge