Nature

Volunteers have been learning scything technique at The Backies.

Volunteers at the cutting edge with scythe training at The Backies

Chester Zoo lion Kumari has died at the age of 17. Picture: Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo lion Kumari has died at the age of 17. Picture: Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo pays tribute following death of lion Kumari

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

Anoa calf, Kasimbar, explores her enclosure a Chester Zoo.

Anoa calf, Kasimbar, explores her enclosure a Chester Zoo.

Watch: Rare Indonesian calf, Kasimbar, born at Chester Zoo

A view of the olive trees in their planters at Stretton Old Hall.

A view of the olive trees in their planters at Stretton Old Hall.

On the trail of Tilston’s beautiful gardens

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

Sykes Cottages have extended their partnership with Chester Zoo.

Sykes Cottages have extended their partnership with Chester Zoo.

Sykes Cottages confirms three-year partnership extension with Chester Zoo

A giant pumpkin trail has taken over Chester Zoo this Halloween.

A giant pumpkin trail has taken over Chester Zoo this Halloween.

TV presenter Dr Jess French part of huge new Chester Zoo Halloween festival

Chester Zoo plants 19,000 new trees in bid to restore Cheshire's lost woodlands.

Chester Zoo plants 19,000 new trees in bid to restore Cheshire's lost woodlands.

Chester Zoo plants 19,000 new trees on outskirts of city

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

False widow spider warning issued as spider season hits

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?

Children can have fun driving mini Land Rovers to help save Lower Moss Nature Reserve and animal hospital

Children can have fun driving mini Land Rovers to help save Lower Moss Nature Reserve and animal hospital

Kids can enjoy the thrill of driving a mini Land Rover to help save animal sanctuary

Pests can let themselves into our homes and gardens so it's important to make your home less appealing for them

Pests can let themselves into our homes and gardens so it's important to make your home less appealing for them

5 areas of your home that are most vulnerable to pest infestations

The duck feed dispenser will encourage visitors to give wildfowl healthy feed whilst raising funds for the park's management team.

The duck feed dispenser will encourage visitors to give wildfowl healthy feed whilst raising funds for the park's management team.

New solar-powered duck feed dispenser installed at Chester park

An extremely rare Kenyan antelope calf has been born at Chester Zoo.

An extremely rare Kenyan antelope calf has been born at Chester Zoo.

Critically endangered antelope calf born at Chester Zoo

The Harvest Moon will be visible in the night sky this week, seeing the full moon seem bigger and brighter.

The Harvest Moon will be visible in the night sky this week, seeing the full moon seem bigger and brighter.

This week is your only chance to see a bigger and brighter Full Moon

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

The Caribbean Flamingo Cocktail in front of its namesake.

The Caribbean Flamingo Cocktail in front of its namesake.

Turtle Bay announce unique Chester cocktail inspired by colourful Zoo residents

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

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