Nature

Firefighters worked tirelessly to free the animal after it became stuck between two walls.

Firefighters rescue fox trapped in tight gap between two walls in Hatfield

Five adventurous hoglets have been spotted residing in The Cowper Arm's pub garden.

Five adventurous hoglets have been spotted residing in The Cowper Arm's pub garden.

WATCH: Baby hedgehogs tuck into lunch after moving into Welwyn pub garden

Operation Lakeshot is a multi-agency response set up to address

Operation Lakeshot is a multi-agency response set up to address

'Epidemic' of young people in Hertfordshire targeting wildlife with catapults

Pat Thomas from Hatfield wins Royal Horticulture Society award

Pat Thomas from Hatfield wins Royal Horticulture Society award

Woman given award for dedication to caring for hedgehogs

New eco-friendly visitor car park opens at Panshanger Park

New eco-friendly visitor car park opens at Panshanger Park

New eco-friendly visitor car park opens at Panshanger Park

Katherine Prestwich ZSL Senior Learning Officer with a school student

Katherine Prestwich ZSL Senior Learning Officer with a school student

Teachers invited to visit Whipsnade Zoo for free this Sunday

Girlguiding Anglia hosted over 2,000 girls at Hertfordshire Zoo

Girlguiding Anglia hosted over 2,000 girls at Hertfordshire Zoo

Thousands of girls take over Hertfordshire Zoo for day of wild adventure

There are 22 spiders common to the UK and most of them are

There are 22 spiders common to the UK and most of them are

Spider season is here: the 22 species you're likely to find in your home

Dr Darshan Kakkad, a senior lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire

Dr Darshan Kakkad, a senior lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire lecturer shares insight into Perseid meteor shower expected tonight

Mary Barton has won a national award for her

Mary Barton has won a national award for her

Campaigner receives national award for fighting to protect badgers

According to experts, this summer's variable conditions are perfect for swarming.

According to experts, this summer's variable conditions are perfect for swarming.

Experts warn that a swarm of flying ants 'the biggest in years' could hit UK

Hornets of any variety are not desirable to have around, but Asian hornets are particularly problematic.

Hornets of any variety are not desirable to have around, but Asian hornets are particularly problematic.

Brits issued Asian Hornets warning - How to keep your home and garden safe

So far, 13 sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) Hornets have been recorded in 2025.

So far, 13 sightings of Yellow-legged (Asian) Hornets have been recorded in 2025.

Asian Hornet warning issued amid 2025 sightings as they pose 'significant threat'

Herts and Middlesex Badger Group want to reassure the community

Herts and Middlesex Badger Group want to reassure the community

Badger group wants to reassure public after attack in Hatfield

'Important discovery' as rare spider that is 'master of disguise' spotted in UK

Margaret's bed, Platform 3

Margaret's bed, Platform 3

All Aboarders: Welwyn Garden City station wins gold award

Fundraising campaign to put the 'wiggle' back into Hertfordshire's rivers

Panshanger Park volunteers planting Scarce Tufted-sedge

Panshanger Park volunteers planting Scarce Tufted-sedge

'Incredibly rare' plant finds a new home at Panshanger Park in Hertfordshire

Chalk Stream Challenge session with Panshanger Nature Detective Group

Chalk Stream Challenge session with Panshanger Nature Detective Group

Connecting Hertfordshire communities with 'precious' chalk streams

Andy Staples captured this snap of the Northern Lights over the Digswell Viaduct in October

Andy Staples captured this snap of the Northern Lights over the Digswell Viaduct in October

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible across the UK this week - see where and when

Rangers at Panshanger Park clearing the river

Rangers at Panshanger Park clearing the river

Panshanger Park

Odd items found during Panshanger Park clean up

The new Forest School, based at Knightsfield School, has been available for students from years 5 to 9 since September.

The new Forest School, based at Knightsfield School, has been available for students from years 5 to 9 since September.

Welwyn Garden City school for deaf pupils adds Forest School to curriculum

Two rare Asiatic lions have made their public debut at Hertfordshire Zoo.

Two rare Asiatic lions have made their public debut at Hertfordshire Zoo.

Two rare Asiatic lions make their debut at Hertfordshire Zoo

Whipsnade Zoo's brown bears taking the plunge in spring sunshine after awakening from hibernation

Whipsnade Zoo's brown bears taking the plunge in spring sunshine after awakening from hibernation

Bears at Whipsnade Zoo emerge from hibernation and play in spring sunshine

Whipsnade Zoo's trio of lion cubs

Whipsnade Zoo's trio of lion cubs

Lion cub's health check at Whipsnade Zoo detects heart murmur

The garden was planted in 2020 to mark a council's 100th anniversary and is next to the 'Ad Astra' statue on The Campus roundabout.

The garden was planted in 2020 to mark a council's 100th anniversary and is next to the 'Ad Astra' statue on The Campus roundabout.

Town's centenary woodland garden welcomes visitors

Asiatic lions Sonika and Sahee are coming to Hertfordshire Zoo

Asiatic lions Sonika and Sahee are coming to Hertfordshire Zoo

Hertfordshire Zoo to welcome two Asiatic lions to new Lions of India habitat

An aerial view of the tulips taken at Tulleys Tulip Farm in West Sussex. This is what visitors can expect to see in St Albans

An aerial view of the tulips taken at Tulleys Tulip Farm in West Sussex. This is what visitors can expect to see in St Albans

Tiptoe through the tulips at new attraction in Hertfordshire this spring

The deer became stuck in netting around a tree in Bibbs Hall Lane.

The deer became stuck in netting around a tree in Bibbs Hall Lane.

RSPCA and firefighters come to the rescue of trapped deer in Welwyn

Mongoose at Hertfordshire Zoo

Mongoose at Hertfordshire Zoo

4 things to do at Hertfordshire Zoo this February half term

'Puffins having a chat on Lunga' by Simon Martindale

'Puffins having a chat on Lunga' by Simon Martindale

Stunning wildlife images by Potters Bar Photographic Society member

Water vole at Thorley Wash

Water vole at Thorley Wash

Hope for Hertfordshire's water voles thanks to conservation efforts

The council has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions as an organisation by 2030.

The council has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions as an organisation by 2030.

Local government

Council launches new climate change measures in key step towards net zero goals

Robin in the snow

Robin in the snow

Go wild this Christmas with Hertfordshire charity's festive nature challenge

Extinction Rebellion protestors outside Howden in Welwyn Garden City.

Extinction Rebellion protestors outside Howden in Welwyn Garden City.

Extinction Rebellion

Extinction Rebellion protest forces insurer to close Welwyn Garden City branch

Alex Gray captured his photographs on a holiday to the Balkans.

Alex Gray captured his photographs on a holiday to the Balkans.

Goffs Oak boy nominated for RSPCA Young Photographer Awards

A troop of Sulawesi crested macaques investigating their very own pumpkin patch at Whipsnade Zoo

A troop of Sulawesi crested macaques investigating their very own pumpkin patch at Whipsnade Zoo

Trick or treat? Halloween comes early for animals at Whipsnade Zoo

Liam, one of two endangered African penguin chicks, named after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher, being weighed at Hertfordshire Zoo

Liam, one of two endangered African penguin chicks, named after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher, being weighed at Hertfordshire Zoo

Hertfordshire Zoo names endangered penguin chicks after Oasis frontmen

Baby Southern white rhino born at Whipsnade Zoo

Baby Southern white rhino born at Whipsnade Zoo

Baby white rhino born at Whipsnade Zoo

Chris Reid captured this incredible picture of the Northern Lights over Welwyn Garden City.

Chris Reid captured this incredible picture of the Northern Lights over Welwyn Garden City.

Northern Lights

IN PICTURES: Northern Lights dazzle in skies over Welwyn Hatfield

The small tortoiseshell butterfly

The small tortoiseshell butterfly

Butterfly species 'rapidly declining' in Hertfordshire and Middlesex

Leader of Hatfield Town Council Larry Crofton enjoying autumn

Leader of Hatfield Town Council Larry Crofton enjoying autumn

Hatfield Town Talk: Embracing the start of autumn

The largest black hole jets ever recorded were captured by the team

The largest black hole jets ever recorded were captured by the team

Herts scientist helps discover largest black hole jets ever

WHBC cabinet members, Welwyn Hatfield Mayor and officers with the Anglia in Bloom awards

WHBC cabinet members, Welwyn Hatfield Mayor and officers with the Anglia in Bloom awards

Welwyn Garden City wins gold at Anglia in Bloom 2024

High Sheriff of Hertfordshire Annie Brewster with Gertie the barn owl at Hertfordshire Zoo

High Sheriff of Hertfordshire Annie Brewster with Gertie the barn owl at Hertfordshire Zoo

Hertfordshire Zoo

Hertfordshire Zoo launches the UK Centre for Species Survival Trail

Hertfordshire Zoo's new 'Gibbons: Song of the Forest' habitat, and gibbon Ripley

Hertfordshire Zoo's new 'Gibbons: Song of the Forest' habitat, and gibbon Ripley

Hertfordshire Zoo

Hertfordshire Zoo opens new gibbons habitat Song of the Forest

Judges visited Welwyn Garden City today (August 13).

Judges visited Welwyn Garden City today (August 13).

Welwyn Garden City nominated for prestigious Britain in Bloom awards

A Père David fawn suckles from his mother at Whipsnade Zoo

A Père David fawn suckles from his mother at Whipsnade Zoo

Flurry of fawns born this summer at Whipsnade Zoo

Both newly born giraffe calves exploring their outdoor paddock together at Whipsnade Zoo

Both newly born giraffe calves exploring their outdoor paddock together at Whipsnade Zoo

Conservation zoo welcomes second baby giraffe in a month

Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium in Hatfield.

Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium in Hatfield.

Hatfield's Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery receives Green Flag award

Archers Green Nature Reserve, near Welwyn Garden City.

Archers Green Nature Reserve, near Welwyn Garden City.

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust launches £280,000 fundraising campaign

Anglia in Bloom judges visited Welwyn Garden City on July 15.

Anglia in Bloom judges visited Welwyn Garden City on July 15.

Anglia in Bloom

Welwyn Garden City up for Anglia in Bloom awards

Moto the lion at Hertfordshire Zoo

Moto the lion at Hertfordshire Zoo

Hertfordshire Zoo

Goodbye Moto! Hertfordshire Zoo's lion king roars one last time

An Oak Processionary Moth warning on a tree.

An Oak Processionary Moth warning on a tree.

'Be vigilant' warning over oak processionary moths in Hertsmere parks