Nature

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

The invasive plant can impact house prices

The invasive plant can impact house prices

The latest hotspots of Japanese knotweed in Oldham revealed

The phenomenon sees a shadowy figure surrounded by a rainbow 'halo'

The phenomenon sees a shadowy figure surrounded by a rainbow 'halo'

Dovestone walker stumbles across 'ghost' in rarer phenomenon than northern lights

Circular tyre marks have damaged the playing fields

Circular tyre marks have damaged the playing fields

Oldham Athletic FC

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'Ruins it for everybody': Pictures show damage to Oldham playing fields

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

Some fantastic pictures of last night's display

Some fantastic pictures of last night's display

Northern Lights

Some of your best pics as Oldham lit up by stunning Northern Lights

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'

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

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

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

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

Fen raft spiders can grow to be the size of rats

Fen raft spiders can grow to be the size of rats

How and where rat-sized spiders are now 'thriving' in the UK after near extinction

A blue moon will be visible in the UK tonight

A blue moon will be visible in the UK tonight

When and how to see the seasonal blue moon that will be visible in UK skies tonight

Disposable barbecues have caused moor fires in Saddleworth

Disposable barbecues have caused moor fires in Saddleworth

Calls grow to ban sale of disposable barbecues in Saddleworth supermarkets

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

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 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

Chloe Parker and her son Clayne

Chloe Parker and her son Clayne

Oldham housing provider teams up for green-fingered balcony competition

6-year-old Freya 'couldn't believe' her discovery

6-year-old Freya 'couldn't believe' her discovery

Six-year-old girl finds rare pink grasshopper in her Oldham garden

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

ESA, Hubble & NASA handout photo of a colored ESA/Hubble image of an area where a black hole that has been observed in the star cluster called Omega Centauri, a collection of around ten million stars.

ESA, Hubble & NASA handout photo of a colored ESA/Hubble image of an area where a black hole that has been observed in the star cluster called Omega Centauri, a collection of around ten million stars.

Astronomers find Earth's nearest black hole in star cluster visible to the eye

Wildfires can damage land and habitats

Wildfires can damage land and habitats

What is a wildfire? How you can check for travel advice before going on holiday

There are plenty of ways to get rid of slugs in your garden without causing them any harm

There are plenty of ways to get rid of slugs in your garden without causing them any harm

8 ways you can keep slugs off your plants without harming them

Dovestone Reservoir has been named the UK's second most scenic dog walking route

Dovestone Reservoir has been named the UK's second most scenic dog walking route

The Oldham beauty spot named UK's second most scenic dog walking route

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

BBC wildlife researcher confirms tarantulas inhabit these parts of UK

Oldham residents could be at risk of coming into contact with Giant hogweed, according to Daniel Docking

Oldham residents could be at risk of coming into contact with Giant hogweed, according to Daniel Docking

Warning to Oldham residents over threat of Giant hogweed in the borough

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)

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

Find out what time the summer solstice will be taking place.

Find out what time the summer solstice will be taking place.

What is the summer solstice and what time does the sunset near me today?

Contact with oak processionary moth caterpillars can cause itchy rashes, eye and throat irritation

Contact with oak processionary moth caterpillars can cause itchy rashes, eye and throat irritation

Public issued warning as toxic pest which poses health risks spotted

Hyalomma lusitanicum is fout times larger than a normal tick and is able to transmit the deadly Crimean-Congo fever.

Hyalomma lusitanicum is fout times larger than a normal tick and is able to transmit the deadly Crimean-Congo fever.

Brits warned about 'monster ticks' after sightings in the UK and Europe

This is exactly what giant hogweed looks like including flowers, stems and seeds

This is exactly what giant hogweed looks like including flowers, stems and seeds

How to identify giant hogweed - see the difference between common hogweed

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

The aurora borealis is linked to Earth's magnetic field

The aurora borealis is linked to Earth's magnetic field

Northern Lights

Forecasters say Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight

British bees are at risk, says Cllr Howard Sykes

British bees are at risk, says Cllr Howard Sykes

Calls for bans on pesticides to protect Oldham's bees

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

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.

UK's biggest spider confirmed - the Cardinal spider could be in buildings

The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, were visible in UK skies at the weekend but can we see them again tonight?

The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, were visible in UK skies at the weekend but can we see them again tonight?

Will there be a chance to see the Northern Lights in the UK again tonight?

There were some spectacular photos taken in Oldham last night

There were some spectacular photos taken in Oldham last night

Northern Lights

Oldham lit up by stunning Northern Lights - here are some of your best pictures

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 hit a seagull if it tries to steal your food?

Leading snake expert Dr Steven Allain has insisted that the snake found in Royton is not an adder

Leading snake expert Dr Steven Allain has insisted that the snake found in Royton is not an adder

Snake found under wheelie bin 'is not an adder' expert says

The adder was found by a woman who was gardening at the Moravian Church, Royton

The adder was found by a woman who was gardening at the Moravian Church, Royton

Mum found adder under wheelie bin in Oldham

There are three native snakes to the UK.

There are three native snakes to the UK.

Here are three locations wild snakes have been spotted in Oldham

Daisy was rescued from Daisy Nook Country Park after she was spotted with a fish hook in her neck

Daisy was rescued from Daisy Nook Country Park after she was spotted with a fish hook in her neck

Rescue operation for wounded turtle launched in Oldham

A four foot dog chain was wrapped tightly around the goose's neck

A four foot dog chain was wrapped tightly around the goose's neck

Goose captured on Rochdale Canal with metal dog chain around its neck

Gardeners at the growing hub are reportedly being made redundant by the end of the month

Gardeners at the growing hub are reportedly being made redundant by the end of the month

Growing hub in Alexandra Park 'shutting down' after £460k conservatory makeover

Volunteers, crossing a stone dam, work rain or shine

Volunteers, crossing a stone dam, work rain or shine

Oldham water quality improved by volunteers planting sphagnum moss

The invasive plant has been growing earlier than expected in Oldham

The invasive plant has been growing earlier than expected in Oldham

Latest hotspots in Oldham of Japanese Knotweed revealed for 2024

Cllr Holly Harrison, centre, said she is

Cllr Holly Harrison, centre, said she is

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Community orchard taking shape after £50k investment

Slugs have eaten snowdrops (flowers) at Channel 4's Great British Bake Off filming location

Slugs have eaten snowdrops (flowers) at Channel 4's Great British Bake Off filming location

Great British Bake Off

Epidemic of slugs chews through snowdrops at Great British Bake Off filming spot

Have you ever received a fine due to 'excessive bird gatherings' in your garden?

Have you ever received a fine due to 'excessive bird gatherings' in your garden?

Can you get fined for feeding birds and is it illegal? See what the experts say

The future of PAWS is in doubt following the refusal of the application

The future of PAWS is in doubt following the refusal of the application

'Devastated is an understatement': Animal charity reacts to refusal of plans

Pennine Animal Welfare Society was looking to continue its work in Saddleworth

Pennine Animal Welfare Society was looking to continue its work in Saddleworth

Animal rescue charity facing possible closure after plans for kennels refused

Rats carry many diseases and can be harmful for both humans and dogs

Rats carry many diseases and can be harmful for both humans and dogs

Are rats dangerous for humans and pets? Diseases carried by the rodents

The Conservatives are targetting an Oldham seat as a potential gain from Labour (Image: Rui Vieira/PA)

The Conservatives are targetting an Oldham seat as a potential gain from Labour (Image: Rui Vieira/PA)

Debbie Abrahams

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Tories set sights on Oldham in next general election