Bees

Rare bee discovered on Cornwall coastline

A new bee discovery, labelled as nationally scarce, has been made on the North Cornwall coast.

Penryn Town Council votes to delay appointing a contractor to kill weeds using glyphosate.

Chairman of the Pollinator Project, Gordon Steele, says the award is a "fantastic surprise".

Taylor Smith, 21 wins Best Documentary at the Napier Student Film Festival.

The native bee was found near a rare wildflower, prompting scientists to call for the area to be protected.

People on the Isle of Man are urged to report sightings of the invasive species to the government.

A nest was destroyed near the first reported sighting of the species in NI - but while they pose no threat to humans, it could be bad news for bees.

The invasive species was first captured in the Dundonald area last Friday and further sightings were confirmed on Wednesday.

More than 110 Asian hornet nests have already been discovered and destroyed in Kent this year.

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