Nature

The injured short-eared owl rescued by Halesowen Police

Police work proves a hoot as police rescue injured owl

Comet A3, shooting stars and satellites seen from the Sheepwalks, Kinver

Comet A3, shooting stars and satellites seen from the Sheepwalks, Kinver

'Comet of the century' captured again in striking images taken in Kinver

Comet A3 captured in the sky over the Sheepwalks, near Kinver, South Staffordshire

Comet A3 captured in the sky over the Sheepwalks, near Kinver, South Staffordshire

Joy as ‘comet of the century’ puts in another appearance over Kinver

Joanna Noble's image of the 'comet of the century' captured in Kinver on October 12

Joanna Noble's image of the 'comet of the century' captured in Kinver on October 12

Kingswinford photographer hopes for another chance to see ‘comet of the century’

Hanbury Court, and a badger pictured in the area

Hanbury Court, and a badger pictured in the area

Plan to extend block of Stourbridge flats sparks fears for welfare of badgers

Ducks in park pool

Ducks in park pool

Dozens of water pollution incidents not visited immediately in Dudley

Riverside House - located off the Stourbridge Canal

Riverside House - located off the Stourbridge Canal

Riverside House to be officially opened as part of Stourbridge's glass festival

The Northern Lights caught on camera from St Peter’s Church in Kinver at around 1am on Tuesday August 13

The Northern Lights caught on camera from St Peter’s Church in Kinver at around 1am on Tuesday August 13

Aurora Borealis captured on camera by determined local photographers

A blueish tinge to the water can be seen in Heath Pool in Mary Stevens Park

A blueish tinge to the water can be seen in Heath Pool in Mary Stevens Park

Algae growth rockets at Mary Stevens Park pool due to mini heatwave

Asha the lioness has been put to sleep

Asha the lioness has been put to sleep

Sadness as Dudley Zoo's oldest lion put to sleep aged 17

Most areas of Dudley have over a mile of green footpaths within walking distance

Most areas of Dudley have over a mile of green footpaths within walking distance

Most areas of Dudley have over a mile of green footpaths within walking distance

Black Oil Beetle at Kinver Edge

Black Oil Beetle at Kinver Edge

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Population of rare insects soars at Kinver beauty spot

Animal rights activists celebrate as hunt group's supper at The Fox is cancelled

Animal rights activists celebrate as hunt group's supper at The Fox is cancelled

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Animal rights activists celebrate as hunt group's supper at The Fox is cancelled

Dudley Zoo's Spotter Otter art statues

Dudley Zoo's Spotter Otter art statues

Zoo's Spotter Otter community art trail is now up and running

The Fox Inn at Stourton

The Fox Inn at Stourton

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Animal rights activists up in arms over hunt group's supper planned at pub

Dudley Council House. Pic: Dudley Council

Dudley Council House. Pic: Dudley Council

Local government

New cash for wildlife projects in Dudley

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Photographer's delight at capturing 'wonderful' Waxwings on camera in Wordsley

Fencing has been put up at Clent Hills to stop hikers walking on the grassy areas

Fencing has been put up at Clent Hills to stop hikers walking on the grassy areas

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Walkers angered at National Trust conservation work on Clent Hills

Dozens of miles of footpath lost in Dudley over past century

Dozens of miles of footpath lost in Dudley over past century

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Dozens of miles of footpath lost in Dudley over past century

Spider web glistening in the sunshine

Spider web glistening in the sunshine

Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust says nature recovery must be priority

Events will shine spotlight on town's hidden River Stour on World Rivers Day

Events will shine spotlight on town's hidden River Stour on World Rivers Day

Events will shine spotlight on town's hidden River Stour on World Rivers Day

Azolla weed has taken over the canal at The Waterfront, Brierley Hill

Azolla weed has taken over the canal at The Waterfront, Brierley Hill

Warm, wet weather blamed as weed takes over canal at The Waterfront

Roots allotments company aims to get Stourbridge people growing their own

Roots allotments company aims to get Stourbridge people growing their own

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Roots allotments company aims to get Stourbridge people growing their own

River Stour run will raise funds for wildlife trust

River Stour run will raise funds for wildlife trust

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River Stour run will raise funds for wildlife trust

Gloria Garcia and Helga Chulepin meet some of the geopark team at Saltwells National Nature Reserve

Gloria Garcia and Helga Chulepin meet some of the geopark team at Saltwells National Nature Reserve

Local government

UNESCO evaluators visit Black Country Global Geopark

Dudley to bid for a year of trees to bolster green canopy

Dudley to bid for a year of trees to bolster green canopy

Local government

Dudley to bid for a year of trees to bolster green canopy

Small Heath butterfly

Small Heath butterfly

Rare butterflies make welcome return to Kinver Edge

Film-maker Susan Jones with river restoration officers David Howard and Sally Clague by the River Stour

Film-maker Susan Jones with river restoration officers David Howard and Sally Clague by the River Stour

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Celebrations as first phase of River Stour project now completed

A Norton tree transformed by a larval web of the Spindle Ermine moth

A Norton tree transformed by a larval web of the Spindle Ermine moth

Tree covered in weird white web delights nature lovers in Norton

Pantaloon Bee and sandy scrape at Kinver Edge

Pantaloon Bee and sandy scrape at Kinver Edge

Work at Kinver Edge aims to help bees ahead of World Bee Day

The Wordsley waterfall where a dead horse has been spotted in the water

The Wordsley waterfall where a dead horse has been spotted in the water

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MP demands immediate action to remove dead horse from River Stour

Green-fingered residents invited to join virtual composting session

Green-fingered residents invited to join virtual composting session

Green-fingered residents invited to join virtual composting session

The Wordsley Waterfall where a dead horse has been lying in the water for weeks

The Wordsley Waterfall where a dead horse has been lying in the water for weeks

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Authorities unable to remove dead horse from River Stour despite desperate pleas

Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve - part of the Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark

Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve - part of the Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark

Local government

Black Country Geopark selected for national pilot project

Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands - Sir John Crabtree

Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands - Sir John Crabtree

Local government

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Thousands of trees planted across Dudley as part of Queen’s Green Canopy

Keep dogs on leads at Kinver Edge amid breeding season, National Trust says

Keep dogs on leads at Kinver Edge amid breeding season, National Trust says

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Keep dogs on leads at Kinver Edge amid breeding season, National Trust says

Blossom on tree in Netherton

Blossom on tree in Netherton

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Dudley has higher tree coverage than English average

Kinver Rock Houses

Kinver Rock Houses

National Trust seeks volunteers for Kinver heritage attraction

A Black Oil Beetle at Kinver Edge

A Black Oil Beetle at Kinver Edge

Rare insect spotted at Kinver Edge after heathland restoration

Jim McParland of the UKISAR team in Turkey

Jim McParland of the UKISAR team in Turkey

Kinver firefighter returns after search and rescue efforts in quake-hit Turkey

Plans to cut glyphosate use on grass and flower beds across Dudley rejected

Plans to cut glyphosate use on grass and flower beds across Dudley rejected

Plans to cut glyphosate use on grass and flower beds across Dudley rejected

The Clent Hills

The Clent Hills

National Trust seeks volunteers to join its team at Clent Hills

Katarzyna Kordybacha, David Howard and Sally Clague from Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust, Andy Street - Mayor of the West Midlands, and Sandwell Council's cabinet member for leisure and tourism Cllr Laura Rollins by the River Stour

Katarzyna Kordybacha, David Howard and Sally Clague from Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust, Andy Street - Mayor of the West Midlands, and Sandwell Council's cabinet member for leisure and tourism Cllr Laura Rollins by the River Stour

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£100k River Stour restoration project to get going in the spring

L-r - Councillor Shaz Saleem, cabinet member for highways and public realm, Les Drinkwater, June McAuliffe, Marion Drinkwater and Kate Turner from the Friends of Saltwells Nature Reserve and warden Tom Weaver. Pic - Dudley Council

L-r - Councillor Shaz Saleem, cabinet member for highways and public realm, Les Drinkwater, June McAuliffe, Marion Drinkwater and Kate Turner from the Friends of Saltwells Nature Reserve and warden Tom Weaver. Pic - Dudley Council

Work to save 200-year-old tree at Saltwells nature reserve completed

Walking in woodland at Clent Hills, Worcestershire. Pic - National Trust Images (James Dobson)

Walking in woodland at Clent Hills, Worcestershire. Pic - National Trust Images (James Dobson)

National Trust invites people to enjoy nature this autumn at Clent Hills

L-r - Thomas Weaver, warden at Saltwells National Nature Reserve, Les Drinkwater from the Friends group, Councillor Shaz Saleem and Marion Drinkwater from the Friends Group

L-r - Thomas Weaver, warden at Saltwells National Nature Reserve, Les Drinkwater from the Friends group, Councillor Shaz Saleem and Marion Drinkwater from the Friends Group

Plans unveiled to save 200-year-old nature reserve wishing tree

Corbett Meadow, Eddy Morton pictured at the meeting (inset) and how an ecofriendly wellbeing centre could sit within the landscape (inset two).

Corbett Meadow, Eddy Morton pictured at the meeting (inset) and how an ecofriendly wellbeing centre could sit within the landscape (inset two).

Plan to save threatened Amblecote meadowland unveiled at public meeting

Grass snakes can be identified by their olive green colour and black and yellow collar behind the head. Pic - Getty Images

Grass snakes can be identified by their olive green colour and black and yellow collar behind the head. Pic - Getty Images

"Grass snakes are declining and need our help," Stourbridge naturalist says

Could you be the zoo's Santa Claus? It's not too early to start thinking about it! Pic - Dudley Zoo and Castle

Could you be the zoo's Santa Claus? It's not too early to start thinking about it! Pic - Dudley Zoo and Castle

Dudley Zoo launches search for Santa on what maybe the hottest day of the year

The snake was captured on camera slithering across a driveway in Wollaston as temperatures rose.

The snake was captured on camera slithering across a driveway in Wollaston as temperatures rose.

Stourbridge mum shares images of snake slithering across her driveway

Dangerous toxic plant which can cause blindness spotted in Stourbridge (WhatShed and Pixabay)

Dangerous toxic plant which can cause blindness spotted in Stourbridge (WhatShed and Pixabay)

Dangerous toxic plant which can cause blindness spotted in Stourbridge

The Palm House Collection. (Sproutl)

The Palm House Collection. (Sproutl)

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Sproutl team up to launch new exotic plant collection

Pic - Getty Images

Pic - Getty Images

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National Trust's warning after schoolgirl bitten by snake at Kinver Edge

Forgotten pathways are being uncovered and cleared up along the River Stour at Stambermill so more people can access the hidden Black Country beauty spot.

Forgotten pathways are being uncovered and cleared up along the River Stour at Stambermill so more people can access the hidden Black Country beauty spot.

VIDEO: Volunteers bring forgotten River Stour walk back to life