1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (197+ words) A non-native insect rarely seen in the UK has been spotted in Hampshire, with wildlife experts warning warmer temperatures could help it spread further north. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust staff have spotted European praying mantises in the New…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (269+ words) Dogs raced, sheep danced, and crowds cheered at the Alresford Show. Thousands attended the sun-kissed event on Saturday, where food and farming were presented through displays and demonstrations. It was the annual celebration of the land and farming in an…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (126+ words) Their vivid yellow plumage stands out beautifully against the cool green water and rugged grey stones, with one bird perched higher among the rocks while its companion bathes below. Surveillance launched in Hampshire after recent sightings of Asian hornets New…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (413+ words) Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions A local veterinary practice in Winchester is launching a pet healthcare plan that will remove worries about booking veterinary consultations at a…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (562+ words) Clouded yellow (Image: Margaret Holland) Bright, fast-flying and impossible to ignore, the clouded yellow butterfly is a striking migrant which arrives in Britain from southern Europe and North Africa each year, bringing a splash of Mediterranean colour to our summer…...