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People are being urged to remain vigilant after experts warned of a rise in sightings of the oak processionary moth (OPM), an invasive species whose caterpillars can pose risks to both human and animal health. The warning follows reports from councils and environmental authorities across England, as warmer weather has contributed to an increase in the number of nests and caterpillar sightings. The Forestry Commission has said conditions this year have been favourable for the insects, leading to growing…

REDDITCH United have increased the social value of their impact on the town to £4.2million following the publication of the club’s social impact report. As calculated by the Football Association (FA), Redditch have increased their social value by £300,000 from the club’s 2025 figure. Speaking on the evening, chairman David Faulkner said the social value statistics were particularly impressive because the metric was measured by the FA, rather than the club. “Again we have one of the best social…

As summer arrives and wildlife becomes more active, many people will encounter what appears to be an abandoned baby animal. A young bird hopping across the lawn. A tiny rabbit hidden in long grass. A hedgehog wandering alone in daylight. The natural instinct for many of us is to help. Yet wildlife experts say that, in many cases, the best thing we can do is simply leave well alone. June is one of the busiest months of the year…

VAPE recycling across Worcestershire has nearly doubled in a year following the introduction of the disposable vape ban, new figures from Worcestershire County Council show. The amount of vapes collected at the county’s household recycling centres rose from 1.67 tonnes in 2024 to 3.30 tonnes in 2025, reflecting a growing number of residents choosing to dispose of these items safely. The increase comes as the authority marks the first anniversary of the ban in June 2025, and issues a…