Cruel Schmallenberg disease which caused birth deformities wiped out nearly two-thirds of Michael Goldie's flock on his Ayrshire farm.

Midges have taken over around the Berkshire village - of Midgham. Residents of Midgham and the neighbouring village of Woolhampton, say the problem posed by the invading pests are the worst they ...

SUSPENDED Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe reportedly wants to send all migrants to an island off the coast of Scotland and “let the ...

Researchers have studied these midges for decades, documenting their impressive resistance to extreme conditions. But it was never clear how they endured the frigid polar winter. Now researchers at ...

A horror virus spread by midges wiped out 92 newborn lambs on an Ayrshire farm, it’s emerged. Dundonald farmer Michael Goldie saw nearly two-thirds of his 152 lambs killed last month by the ...

The majority, including many of those we farm for food, rely on animals for this process. Bees may come to mind first when you think of pollination, but a large number of different animals also help, ...

From the earliest spellings (e.g. Muggehala 1182) toponymists believe Monkhall originally meant 'nook infested by midges' from the Old English mycg/midge and halh/nook. That suggests that it was ...

PR ESS RELEASE FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT  Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Tuesday, 18 2025: The Turks and Caicos Islands have been experiencing an increase in non-biting ...

Hollywood actress Jessica Lange has spoken fondly of her time filming epic historical drama Rob Roy in Scotland - despite being bitten by midges. The 75-year-old star, who played Mary MacGregor ...

It is spread by midges that are often blown over from mainland Europe during spells of warm weather. The new restrictions cover all of Surrey, West Sussex and Greater London, and comes days after ...