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10,000 bees were found living above this East London pub for 10 years before being discovered.

I discovered a colony of over 10,000 bees living in my pub

Manchester United are among the clubs being linked with former Barnsley loanee Ivan Toney. Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Manchester United and Chelsea linked with shock loan moves for ex-Barnsley man

Verbier and the Val de Bagnes in the summer. Credit: Lucia Harrison/Verbier Tourisme

Dodge the Verbier crowds and visit in the summer for great gastronomy

Grace Hills, 36, transformed her street from a 'neglected patch of urban land' into a colourful wildflowers.

I filled my street with wildflowers to attract bees

STICKING AROUND: Leeds Knights' netminder, Harrison Walker has signed up for a third season with the NIHL National champions. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Knights Media

Ambitious Walker playing for keeps with Knights

Ivan Toney had two loan spells at Barnsley. Image: Pete Norton/Getty Images

£60m price tag mooted for ex-Barnsley man amid transfer links

Archie Gray has left Leeds United for Tottenham Hotspur - and has issued a message to the Elland Road faithful. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Archie Gray shares sibling wish after Leeds United exit

Leeds United's Archie Gray, who has completed his £40m move to Tottenham Hotspur. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

'Heartbroken' Leeds sell star turn for £40m as defender joins for £10m

Archie Gray and Joe Rodon excelled for Leeds United last season. Image: Bruce Rollinson

Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur in 'advanced' Rodon and Gray talks

Leeds United's Archie Gray is wanted by a host of Premier League clubs (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Leeds United reject first approach for star man Gray

A colony of over 180,000 bees were found in a bedroom ceiling, and relocated by Beekeeper Andrew Card of the Loch Ness Honey Company.

Watch: I found 180,000 bees living in my bedroom ceiling

Asian hornets are smaller than native hornets, but deadly to our bees and other pollinators (Photo: Wildlife and Countryside Link/PA Wire)

Killer insects invade UK

PRIMED: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Aldridge expecting tough test from Bees as Knights target Coventry

MORE PLEASE: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge believes there is better to come.

Knights coach Aldridge says more to come from players in play-offs

LEEDS KNIGHTS head coach Ryan Aldridge acknowledges his team are in a great position to make the NIHL National play-off semi- finals – but believes there is more to come from his team.

Phil Harrison

ADAPTABLE: Brentford manager Thomas Frank (right)

Brentford v Sheffield United: Bees inspire Chris Wilder to keep innovating

GAME DAY: Hull Seahawks' centre Nathan Salem is an injury doubt for tonight's play-off clash against Bees in Slough. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Davies urges Seahawks to stay smart and can keep season alive

WE'LL MEET AGAIN: Hull Seahawks' Brock Bartholomew and Leeds Knights' Mac Howlett face each other this weekend to close out the 2023-24 regular season before battling once again the following weekend in the play-offs. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Dates revealed for Knights and Seahawks play-off games

Ivan Toney had two loan spells at Barnsley. Image: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images

Premier League trio express 'interest' in former Barnsley man

SO CLOSE: Leeds Knights could clinch their second straight NIHL National regular season league title this weekend. Then again, they might not.Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights boss taking nothing for granted over league title confirmation

ALMOST THERE: Leeds Knights need just one more win to land a second successive NIHL National league title. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights within touching distance of coveted league crown

TOUGH GOING: Sheffield Steeldogs' Jonathan Phillips Picture: Tony Johnson.

Steeldogs out to rein in NIHL National play-off rivals on key weekend

DOING IT TOUGH: Sheffield Steeldogs' Ben Morgan says a lack of goals is hampering the team's progress in NIHL National this season. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs in need of more goals, insists Morgan

READY FOR ACTION: Hull Seahawks head coach, Matty Davies. Picture: Tony King/Seahawks Media.

Davies looking for 'full 60' from high-flying Seahawks

NO WAY THROUGH: Hull Seahawks goaltender, Jordan McLaughlin gained his first shutout of the season last Sunday against Bees. Picture courtesy of Steve Pollitt/Hull Seahawks.

Davies believes McLaughlin can be best goalie in NIHL National

LEADING MAN: Sam Gospel was last week named as one of Leeds' Knights three alternate captains and believes the team are capable of emulating last season's success. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Gospel happy to sing the praises of Leeds Knights team-mates

IT IS early days, of course – but Sam Gospel likes what he sees of this year’s version of the Leeds Knights.

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AS YOU ARE: Sheffield Steeldogs' player-coach Jason Hewitt. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs target another four-point weekend as Seahawks look to sting Bees

Xavier Simons. Picture: Getty.

Hull City midfielder joins League One side Fleetwood Town on loan

A three-day-old car was swarmed by thousands of bees, leaving its owner stunned. (SWNS)

Driver stunned to find brand new car covered in bees

The Millers winger is said to be in-demand. Image: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images

Norwich City reportedly join Sheffield Wednesday in race for winger

‘Army’ of bees force English Heritage castle closure as ‘terrified’ locals caught in massive swarm

‘Army’ of bees forces English castle to shut

FIVE-GOAL HAUL: Mac Howlett scored five goals for Leeds Knights at the weekend, four of them coming in the 9-3 thrashing of Peterborough Phantoms on Sunday evening. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights, Steeldogs and Seahawks NIHL National review

FOCUS: Head coach Greg Wood is looking for his team to maintain their consistency and hit the play-offs running. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Steeldogs prepare to get timing right to retain play-off crown

New Rotherham United loan signing Tariqe Fosu, pictured in action with Stoke City earlier this term. Picture: PA.

Rotherham United to hand Brentford winger a 'creation' brief after sealing move

Things are looking up: Matty Davies, the Hull Seahawks head coach, saw his team claim a weekend double for the first time last time out (Picture courtesy of Tony King/Hull Seahawks Media)

Hull Seahawks seek another milestone in their NIHL development

Why is there a dead lion on Lyle’s Golden Syrup tin?

Asian hornet alert as insects spotted in UK

Hull's Keane Lewis-Potter set for £20m switch to Brentford. Picture: Tony Johnson

Keane Lewis-Potter cash to fund Hull City’s ambitious transfer plans

Hull City winger Keane Lewis-Potter, who is set to join Brentford. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Keane Lewis-Potter set to seal move to long-time admirers

First News: Unbeelievable art!

Taking flight: Raphinha celebrates scoring from the penalty spot on the day Leeds United survived. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Jesse Marsch looks to the future as Leeds survive Premier League relegation

PENALTY: Raphinha puts Leeds United up front but they put their fans through the mill before winning 2-1

Jesse Marsch trying to make Leeds United less 'typically Leeds' after escape

Brentford manager Thomas Frank. (Picture: Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Thomas Frank warns Leeds United buzzing Brentford will not take it easy

Ryan Aldridge - Leeds Knights head coach. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights coach Aldridge urges players to embrace the pressure

Jason Hewitt scored two goals and four assists for Sheffield Steeldogs in games against Milton Keynes Lightning and Peterborough Phantoms Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs.

Steeldogs and Knights taking battle for second spot to the wire

CUP AMBITION: Greg Wood - Sheffield Steeldogs' head coach Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Steeldogs v Telford: Wood keen to realise ambition in Cup final

DEFINING MOMENT? Leeds United defeated Norwich City in dramatic circumstances at Elland Road last weekend. Picture: Getty Images.

The number of points Leeds United will need to stay in the Premier League

Marcus Forss. Picture: Getty Images

January window: Marcus Forss & Liam Walsh in beat-the-deadline moves to Hull

INVESTIGATION: Brentford players protest after Sergi Canos appeared to be struck with an object. Picture: Getty Images.

Leeds under investigation as two Bees players appear to be struck by objects

Leeds United's Patrick Bamford scores a late equaliser. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Patrick Bamford felt the pressure to be Leeds United’s ‘mighty hero’

GETTING AHEAD: Anthony DeLuca puts Sheffield Steelers 2-1 up against Fife Flyers at Sheffield Arena on Sunday night. Picture: Dean Woolley/EIHL.

Steelers power their way clear at top of EIHL standings

This the number of food items we'll lose if bees go extinct - from curry to bake...

Imported mites such as the varroa mite can devastate hives.

The imported threat to our honey bees

A bee on an aster. Picture: Alamy/PA.

Expert explains what seasonal flowers can attract bees to your garden all year

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