Nature

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see

'The beauty of autumn.' Image: Sue Craigs Erwin

'The beauty of autumn.' Image: Sue Craigs Erwin

Nine beautiful snaps capturing autumn at its finest

'Stag in Richmond Park'

'Stag in Richmond Park'

Nine snaps featuring beautiful photos of wildlife in autumn

'Cassiobury Park'. Image: Jill Rutland

'Cassiobury Park'. Image: Jill Rutland

Beautiful snap of misty autumnal morning in Cassiobury Park

'Ablaze at sunrise in Amersham.' Image: Lesley Tilson

'Ablaze at sunrise in Amersham.' Image: Lesley Tilson

Nine stunning snaps showcasing the beauty of autumn

Cherry Tree Primary School visit the allotment on a weekly basis

Cherry Tree Primary School visit the allotment on a weekly basis

Watford allotment project in running for national award

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 - will Herts see them?

Giant hogweed has been spotted multiple times around the Watford, including by conservation worker Sandy Belloni.

Giant hogweed has been spotted multiple times around the Watford, including by conservation worker Sandy Belloni.

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

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

The best trailing pansy - Pansy Cool Wave Berries and Cream Mix

The best trailing pansy - Pansy Cool Wave Berries and Cream Mix

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Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

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Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

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

'The River Gade looking like a Monet in Cassiobury Park.' Image: Tim Constable

'The River Gade looking like a Monet in Cassiobury Park.' Image: Tim Constable

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River in Cassiobury Park 'looking like a Monet'

The moon over Watford and Bovingdon.

The moon over Watford and Bovingdon.

Stunning full blue supermoon lights up Watford skies

Cassiobury park contributes plenty of green space for Watford residents.

Cassiobury park contributes plenty of green space for Watford residents.

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Watford blessed with green space access, study finds

Three of our readers' best views in Hertfordshire

Three of our readers' best views in Hertfordshire

Cultural attractions

Best views in Hertfordshire to celebrate World Photography Day

'Cooling down in the Thames - Bourne End.' Image: Lesley Tilson

'Cooling down in the Thames - Bourne End.' Image: Lesley Tilson

Nine super snaps featuring cows cooling off in a river

'Patrolling the waters at the Aquadrome.' Image: Lesley Tilson

'Patrolling the waters at the Aquadrome.' Image: Lesley Tilson

A beautiful lake scene in Rickmansworth

Stunning river scene in a village near Watford

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

Northern Lights spotted in Watford, near Thomas Sawyer Way

Northern Lights spotted in Watford, near Thomas Sawyer Way

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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK from today

Black-necked Grebes

Black-necked Grebes

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Wildlife trust launches £280,000 campaign amid nature "crisis"

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

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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

What do I do if find Japanese Knotweed? How you can get rid of it.

What do I do if find Japanese Knotweed? How you can get rid of it.

Why Japanese Knotweed is a problem and what to do if you find some

'Tow path at Hunton Bridge.' Image: Frances Woolnough

'Tow path at Hunton Bridge.' Image: Frances Woolnough

Nine snaps featuring a beautiful tow path scene near Watford

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

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BBC wildlife researcher confirms tarantulas inhabit these parts of UK

The festival of nature will take place in Cassiobury Park

The festival of nature will take place in Cassiobury Park

Watford set to go wild with upcoming family-friendly event

The Strawberry Moon over Hertfordshire.

The Strawberry Moon over Hertfordshire.

Strawberry Moon

Stunning Strawberry Moon captured in skies over Hertfordshire

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

See how you can see the strawberry moon this weekend.

See how you can see the strawberry moon this weekend.

The exact time the Strawberry Moon will be visible in Herts this weekend

'Cheslyn Gardens'. Image: Stephen Danzig

'Cheslyn Gardens'. Image: Stephen Danzig

Nine gorgeous garden-themed snaps

The Super Flower Moon is set to make an appearance this week.

The Super Flower Moon is set to make an appearance this week.

Rare 'Super Flower Moon' to be visible in Hertfordshire soon

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

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What does an Asian hornet look like? How they are different to UK native hornets

Forecasters have shared that the Northern Lights could be visible in the UK in a matter of days.

Forecasters have shared that the Northern Lights could be visible in the UK in a matter of days.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK in coming days, forecasters say

Lesley Dunlop fishing in Cassiobury Park, c1955

Lesley Dunlop fishing in Cassiobury Park, c1955

The 'truly glorious past' of Watford's Garden of Eden

What do I do if find Japanese Knotweed? How you can get rid of it.

What do I do if find Japanese Knotweed? How you can get rid of it.

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Why Japanese Knotweed is a problem and what to do if you find some

'Dawn light, Cassiobury Park.' Image: Stephen Smith

'Dawn light, Cassiobury Park.' Image: Stephen Smith

Nine snaps featuring beautiful morning light in Cassiobury Park

'The scenic hills and winding paths of Chorleywood, Sarratt and Chenies'

'The scenic hills and winding paths of Chorleywood, Sarratt and Chenies'

Nine pictures featuring a beautiful river scene near Watford

The compost will be available on a first-come, first-served basis

The compost will be available on a first-come, first-served basis

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Compost and wildflower seeds up for grabs in green initiative

'St Dunstan in the East Church, London'

'St Dunstan in the East Church, London'

Nine snaps capturing beautiful light in our churches

'Whippendell Road.' Image: Stephen Smith

'Whippendell Road.' Image: Stephen Smith

Nine pictures featuring a glorious rainbow over Watford

What do I do if find Japanese Knotweed? How you can get rid of it.

What do I do if find Japanese Knotweed? How you can get rid of it.

Why Japanese Knotweed is a problem and what to do if you find some

Chipperfield, the great expanse bordering Bulstrode and Rucklers Lane

Chipperfield, the great expanse bordering Bulstrode and Rucklers Lane

Nine springtime snaps featuring beautiful village fields near Watford

'Sunshine by Cassiobury Park's Cedar Tree'

'Sunshine by Cassiobury Park's Cedar Tree'

Nine super springtime snaps to enjoy at Easter

'Spring into an early morning at dawn near Ashridge'. Image: Lesley Tilson

'Spring into an early morning at dawn near Ashridge'. Image: Lesley Tilson

Nine beautiful springtime snaps featuring deer in the morning mist

Image: Stephen Smith

Image: Stephen Smith

Nine beautiful springtime snaps from across the Watford area

Enjoy getting busy in the garden this spring by entering our competition to win a £100 National Garden Gift Card.

Enjoy getting busy in the garden this spring by entering our competition to win a £100 National Garden Gift Card.

Hello Spring: How you can WIN a £100 National Garden gift card

'Lovely crisp walk, Cassiobury Park.' Image: Nitesh Thakrar

'Lovely crisp walk, Cassiobury Park.' Image: Nitesh Thakrar

Nine snaps featuring a beautiful reflection in our parks

'Swan lake at the Aquadrome.' Image: Lesley Tilson

'Swan lake at the Aquadrome.' Image: Lesley Tilson

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Nine pictures featuring this super swan snap at the Aquadrome

There are two dwarf crocodiles currently living in Watford.

There are two dwarf crocodiles currently living in Watford.

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Revealed: Crocodiles among 43 dangerous wild animals living in Watford

'Favourite scenery at the Aquadrome.' Image: Tracey Phillipps

'Favourite scenery at the Aquadrome.' Image: Tracey Phillipps

Nine snaps featuring a stunning sunset at the Aquadrome

'An evening walk in Cassiobury Park'

'An evening walk in Cassiobury Park'

Nine snaps capturing the beautiful scenery on our doorstep

'Muntjac in Cassiobury Park.' Image: Tim Constable

'Muntjac in Cassiobury Park.' Image: Tim Constable

Nine stunning snaps of winter wildlife