The orange-bellied amphibians breed in ponds during spring and can live for up to 15 years.

Drivers in Cumbria are urged to go slow as thousands of frogs, toads and newts migrate to breed.

Drivers are being urged to slow down as amphibians move from their hibernation spots in Cumbria.

If approved by councillors, the ponds will be developed near Thornthwaite in Nidderdale.

The presence of great crested newts could hamper a development at the former PM's Oxfordshire home.

An engineering firm is using specially trained dogs to help protect rare great crested newts.