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How can you keep slugs away? Scientists to test home remedies.

5 June 2018

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Actor Michael Sheen co-writes first children's book

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Riot police and protesters clash after LA immigration raids

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Ex-teacher, 83, volunteers as mock casualty actor

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Toddler 'wowed' by Isle of Man TT motorbikes

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14 hrs ago
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The Leaning Tower of… pasta?!

14 hrs ago
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Watch: Moment Chile earthquake rocks live TV show

17 hrs ago
Latin America
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Watch: Did Trump win the re-election because of Musk?

19 hrs ago
US & Canada
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'I'm going to outlive our child, there are no words'

21 hrs ago
Wales
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Watch: What's happening with Trump's Tesla parked at White House?

21 hrs ago
Technology
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Ros Atkins on... Ukraine's Operation 'Spider's Web'

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Watch: Multiple fire crews tackle blaze at old pub

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Norfolk
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'I was lucky to survive bomb explosion in Afghanistan'

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Scotland
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Watch: Officers scale fence to catch shoplifter

2 days ago
Essex
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'They should be proud' - Butler praises NI crew behind How to Train Your dragon

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Northern Ireland
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Driver banned after near miss with cyclist

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England
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'Very disappointed' and 'such ingratitude': How Trump-Musk feud played out

2 days ago
US & Canada
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26 May 2025
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Could this faraway world be home to life?

Researchers studying planet K2-18b's atmosphere have detected signs of molecules which on Earth are only produced by simple organisms.

17 Apr 2025
Science & Environment
Katy Perry kisses the ground as Blue Origin flight returns to land

Katy Perry kisses the ground as Blue Origin crew return to land

The all-female crew are back on Earth after reaching space on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket.

14 Apr 2025
Science & Environment
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Watch: Moment Blue Origin flight with all-female crew blasts off

The six women, including pop star Katy Perry, took off from Texas on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket.

14 Apr 2025
Science & Environment
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Partial eclipse darkens sky over UK and abroad

The eclipse won't be total anywhere in the world, but parts of Canada will come close.

29 Mar 2025
Science & Environment
An expat living in Thailand reacts after strong tremors felt in Bangkok

'A lot of panic': Tourists caught up in Bangkok earthquake

People in nearby Bangkok have reacted after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar. Strong tremors were felt in Thailand as well as parts of China.

28 Mar 2025
Science & Environment
A spiral in the night sky

Strange spiral seen in the sky - BBC explains what it was

On Monday, stargazers may have noticed an unusual sight in the sky above the UK.

25 Mar 2025
Science & Environment
The moon seen partially obscured by the eclipse

Watch: LA sees first sign of partial lunar eclipse

The Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles is live streaming its view of the celestial treat.

14 Mar 2025
Science & Environment
Beaver

First beavers from Scotland released in England

Beavers captured from Scotland are released into the wild in England for the first time.

5 Mar 2025
Science & Environment
Venus in the sky

Watch: Rare planetary parade caught on camera by our expert stargazers

Three astronomers tell the BBC what planets are on display in the sky above the UK this week.

28 Feb 2025
Science & Environment
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Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava

Italian authorities say people have been injured after venturing too close to the red-hot lava.

20 Feb 2025
Science & Environment
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Forecast: More stormy weather ahead as Herminia approaches

BBC weather presenter Ben Rich has the latest update as a new storm approaches the UK.

26 Jan 2025
Science & Environment
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Watch: Latest forecast as Storm Éowyn causes red weather warning

Red warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland on Friday.

23 Jan 2025
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Watch: SpaceX loses Starship on test flight

Watch: SpaceX loses Starship spacecraft but catches booster on seventh test flight

17 Jan 2025
Science & Environment
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Lift-off for Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket

The mission was partially successful after the booster that propelled the rocket into space failed to land on a platform in the ocean.

16 Jan 2025
Science & Environment
Skiers smile as they stand on the National Mall in Washington DC.

Major snowstorm covers beaches and brings skiers out in DC

Storm Blair has brought freezing temperatures across the East Coast and Midwest US.

6 Jan 2025
Science & Environment
Nicky Schiller wearing a blue winter coat and blue gloves standing in a snow-covered wooded area in Leeds.

BBC reports from snowy Leeds amid weather warnings

Amber weather warnings are in force and travel disruption is expected in some parts of the UK, as snow continues to fall.

5 Jan 2025
Science & Environment
Space crew on ISS

Watch: ISS crew sends Christmas greetings from space

Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.

25 Dec 2024
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Elizabeth Rizzini

Weather forecast as Storm Darragh brings wind and rain

Elizabeth Rizzini has the latest forecast as Storm Darragh eases but continues to bring strong winds.

8 Dec 2024
Science & Environment
A huge wave hits a sea wall in Wales

Downed trees and wild seas as Storm Darragh hits UK

A van driver has been killed by a fallen tree, as Storm Darragh brings strong winds and heavy rain.

7 Dec 2024
Science & Environment

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