The Emergence of the Asian Hornet in the UK: A Growing Threat to Native Bees Introduction Experts are increasingly concerned that the invasive Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) has become established in the United Kingdom. A record number of nests have been discovered this year, with a sharp rise in sightings of the species. While previous […]
Health Bug Alert: New Covid Variant Detected in Scotland A new variant of Covid-19, known as the BA.2.86 strain or Pirola, has been detected in Scotland for the first time. This variant, which has a high number of mutations, is being closely monitored by the World Health Organisation (WHO). While it is not yet considered […]
