Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?

As trees shed their leaves, a bounty of berries is revealed - a vital resource for many birds and small mammals through the winter.

In the month when autumn really starts to take hold, look out for these species in your garden, local green spaces and on your walks

"It is a hard heart that doesn’t soften at the sight of a gang of carefree, playful young lambs racing and jumping about."

With travel limited at the moment, we’re going to focus on things that you can do at home to help wildlife.

With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month?

With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month?

With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month?

This month it's all about birds! We've been joined by many species that have come to the UK to escape the colder winter on the continent. From lakes and rivers, to hedgerows and car…

With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month?