Two more sites where an Asian Hornet has been found and confirmed emerged today. Liskeard in Cornwall and the city of Hull in East Yorkshire. Read more
An Asian Hornet nest has been found in Fowey in Cornwall and destroyed by bee inspectors. Read more
New guidelines for doctors from the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) say they should tell patients to use honey first when they have a cough. This is based on 3 studies that showed honey reduces symptoms by 2 points on a 7 point scale. Read more
FINAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! The theme this year is 'Technology' - deadline 30th September. Read more
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An Asian Hornet was found in a beekeepers monitoring trap in Fowey in Cornwall on Friday. A 1-2km surveillance zone is being monitored and beekeepers are advised to keep watching their hives for any sign of hornet activity. Read more