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Vigilance urged after Asian hornet spotted in Hampshire
The Asian hornet can damage honeybee colonies and other beneficial insects.
The National Bee Unit is calling for vigilance after confirming a sighting of an individual female Asian hornet in Hampshire.

The hornet was identified in New Milton and an investigation is now underway to locate any nests in the vicinity. It is the first confirmed sighting since October 2018, when an Asian hornet was spotted in Dungeness, Kent.

“While the Asian hornet poses no greater risk to human health than a bee, we recognise the damage they can cause to honey bee colonies and other beneficial insects,” said Nicola Spence, Defra deputy director for plant and bee health.

“Please continue to look out for any Asian hornets and if you think you’ve spotted one, report your sighting through the Asian hornet app or online.”

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

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 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website. 

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Milk recalled over presence of veterinary medicines

Graham's Family Dairy has issued a recall for its semi-skimmed milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines in the product.

In a risk statement, the Food Standards Agency said the presence of the medicines, including penicillin, make the milk unsafe to consume and 'may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics'.

Customers who bought the product are advised to return it to the store of purchase for a full refund.