Four schools in east London were closed in October 2018 due to infestations of false widow spiders. There are around 650 species of spiders in the UK Public health experts say spider bites in the ...

can cause concern when found in the UK. Although they resemble black widow spiders, they are not as harmful ... markings on their abdomens (the rear part of the spider's body). They have a narrow ...

Every autumn there are reports of false widow spiders becoming uninvited eight-legged houseguests in homes across the UK. But despite looking similar to the more dangerous black widows, all these ...

“This suggests the noble false widow is responsible for the overwhelming majority of genuine spider bites occurring in the UK and Ireland and it is very unlikely that someone would sleep through ...

Around 1,500 pupils are being taught online after a school closed due to a suspected infestation of false widow spiders. The Duston School in Northampton informed parents on Tuesday night.

How to treat a spider bite and symptoms to look out for - With the death of a student last year after a spider bite, it is ...

The black widow spider can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Its venom is toxic and painful, leaving victims to feel the effects long after the bite. Following is a transcript of the ...