Nature

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

How many spiders have you spotted so far this month in your home?

How many spiders have you spotted so far this month in your home?

Homes and interiors

Listen up arachnophobes – Aldi’s viral spider catcher has banished my fears

Residents in Thirsk have been taking it in shifts as wardens to protect a flock of around 30 ducks

Residents in Thirsk have been taking it in shifts as wardens to protect a flock of around 30 ducks

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Meet the group guarding town's duck population over fears for animals at night

Can conkers deter moths? Here's how you can use conkers to keep moths away from your home

Can conkers deter moths? Here's how you can use conkers to keep moths away from your home

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Can conkers keep moths away from your home?

Hedgehogs are looking for their 'forever homes' in Middlesbrough

Hedgehogs are looking for their 'forever homes' in Middlesbrough

Do you have a safe garden that could become a hedgehog's forever home?

The images, which were taken by Northern Echo Camera Club member, Steve Raine, were captured at South Shields on Wednesday (August 28)

The images, which were taken by Northern Echo Camera Club member, Steve Raine, were captured at South Shields on Wednesday (August 28)

Excitement as dolphins spotted leaping out the water along North East coastline

Rare Risso's dolphins have been spotted in Hartlepool.

Rare Risso's dolphins have been spotted in Hartlepool.

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Rare dolphins owned by the King spotted off North East coast

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

Amber the kitten.

Amber the kitten.

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Kitten rescued by family after being found 'dumped' in County Durham forest

Which is your favourite image released so far?

Which is your favourite image released so far?

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

David Bowie spider among first 14 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 images

The Valais Blacknose Sheep.

The Valais Blacknose Sheep.

'World's cutest sheep' on sale in North Yorkshire this weekend

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 confirm UK's largest spider thought to be extinct is making a comeback

Turks Head manager Barry Warner and the rescued crabs

Turks Head manager Barry Warner and the rescued crabs

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Live crabs dumped in North East pub's recycling bin are returned safely to sea

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

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

An example of a black Leopard.

An example of a black Leopard.

'Big cat and cub' spotted in Cumbrian countryside with trail cams now on the watch

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

Grassholme Reservoir

Grassholme Reservoir

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9 pictures of the Northern Lights as the phenomenon graces the region

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 THIS week - how to see it

Maggots can contaminate food products which in turn can increase the risk of food poisoning.

Maggots can contaminate food products which in turn can increase the risk of food poisoning.

How to get rid of maggots in your bin? Experts share their top tips

The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are caused by charged particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are caused by charged particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this weekend - see when and where

Stargazing at one of the UK's Biggest Waterfalls

Stargazing at one of the UK's Biggest Waterfalls

Stargazing at one of the UK's Biggest Waterfalls

Plans to build four ponds to help the newt population have been approved by Durham County Council.

Plans to build four ponds to help the newt population have been approved by Durham County Council.

Planning and development

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Plans for new County Durham ponds to support newt population approved by council

Bittern sighting at Rainton Meadows

Bittern sighting at Rainton Meadows

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Rare sighting of Britain's loudest bird at County Durham nature reserve

Delight as dolphin pod filmed swimming along County Durham coastline

Delight as dolphin pod filmed swimming along County Durham coastline

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Family's delight as dolphin pod filmed swimming along County Durham coastline

Hamsterley Forest, photograped by Peter Hall.

Hamsterley Forest, photograped by Peter Hall.

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Concern at proposals for cabins and more in County Durham's largest forest

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

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

Sycamore gap tree shoots

Sycamore gap tree shoots

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New shoots growing on Sycamore Gap tree give hope it might live on

Side-on view of Youti yuanshi, an ancient larvae that lived around half a billion years ago, which has been found almost perfectly preserved

Side-on view of Youti yuanshi, an ancient larvae that lived around half a billion years ago, which has been found almost perfectly preserved

Durham University

County Durham experts reveal intricate details of 'jaw dropping' fossil worm

A video appears to capture boys 'playing football' with a hedgehog

A video appears to capture boys 'playing football' with a hedgehog

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Boys interviewed after 'sickening' video of them 'playing football' with hedgehog

A cyclist on Sand Dale. Image: Jonathan Smith

A cyclist on Sand Dale. Image: Jonathan Smith

Looking for a family walk this summer? Explore Dalby Forest

Hamsterley Forest, near Bishop Auckland, has been linked with numerous snake sightings over the years

Hamsterley Forest, near Bishop Auckland, has been linked with numerous snake sightings over the years

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County Durham nature reserve is 'hotspot' for snakes as adder spotted in video

You are strongly advised not to feed seagulls, ever, but can you defend yourself?

You are strongly advised not to feed seagulls, ever, but can you defend yourself?

Are you allowed to punch a seagull if it tries to steal your food?

On Sunday (July 21), the blue jellyfish were spotted at Redcar Beach - with the animals scattered across the sand next to dog walkers and people enjoying the sun

On Sunday (July 21), the blue jellyfish were spotted at Redcar Beach - with the animals scattered across the sand next to dog walkers and people enjoying the sun

Blue jellyfish 'invade' beach as high temperatures bring them on to sand

All of the snakes that have been spotted in the North East - including in gardens - have been mapped by experts to try and better understand the creatures

All of the snakes that have been spotted in the North East - including in gardens - have been mapped by experts to try and better understand the creatures

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The locations of every snake spotted in the North East and if they are dangerous

The Reed Minor is the 500th species of moth to be spotted at RSPB Saltholme

The Reed Minor is the 500th species of moth to be spotted at RSPB Saltholme

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

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Sighting of moth not seen in 50 years as North East reserve hits species milestone

Discover the snake species you might find in your garden.

Discover the snake species you might find in your garden.

Full list of every snake found in UK gardens and if they are dangerous

St Teresa's Hospice

St Teresa's Hospice

Darlington gardens open this weekend to raise money for St Teresa's Hospice

'Flying Ant Day' is not just one day but rather spread over the summer months

'Flying Ant Day' is not just one day but rather spread over the summer months

Thousands of flying ants emerge amid hot and humid weather

Printmaker Shona Branigan and one of five prints commemorating the felled Sycamore Gap tree

Printmaker Shona Branigan and one of five prints commemorating the felled Sycamore Gap tree

Heart-stopping beauty of Sycamore Gap tree brought to life in prints of trunk

RSPCA president Chris Packham, and a file photo of a worker at a salmon farm on Loch Linnhe

RSPCA president Chris Packham, and a file photo of a worker at a salmon farm on Loch Linnhe

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Chris Packham calls on restaurant giant to remove farmed salmon from menu

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

A young boy from Hemel Hempstead found a megalodon shark tooth at Walton-on-the-Naze

A young boy from Hemel Hempstead found a megalodon shark tooth at Walton-on-the-Naze

13-year-old 'over the moon' to discover megalodon shark tooth on UK beach

A Cheviot goat whose population centres on a wild herd in the Cheviot Hills and is considered an

A Cheviot goat whose population centres on a wild herd in the Cheviot Hills and is considered an

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Ancient wild goat herd in North East is added to the rare breeds watchlist

North Yorkshire community project to grow following housing association grant

North Yorkshire community project to grow following housing association grant

North Yorkshire community project to grow following housing association grant

An aerial view of Rainton Meadows and the fields Durham Wildlife Trust hopes to buy

An aerial view of Rainton Meadows and the fields Durham Wildlife Trust hopes to buy

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£54,000 secured in just a week to save land around North East nature reserve

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