Giant Hogweed12 Sep 2025Couple praised for battling river's giant hogweedDavid and Ros Butler have been cleared the "vile" plant from the banks of the Tees for 13 years.12 Sep 20251 Jul 2024Families warned of flourishing giant hogweedThe invasive plant can leave blistering and scarring if it comes into contact with the skin.1 Jul 202420 Jun 2024Boy hurt after touching giant hogweed in parkA nine-year-old has been left with blisters after coming into contact with the plant in Ryhope.20 Jun 202426 Jun 2023Giant hogweed warning after man left with scarringA man has been left with bad scars after touching what is dubbed Britain's most dangerous plant.26 Jun 202318 May 2023Sheep can kill highly toxic plant, study suggestsResearchers have been running a four-year trial in a giant hogweed-dominated Aberdeenshire wood.18 May 202321 Aug 2020Increase in burns caused by giant hogweed plantThe plant contains a sap which irritates skin and can cause blistering and swelling.21 Aug 202020 May 2020'Nasty' Hogweed thrives as lockdown cuts treatmentThe Covid-19 lockdown is making tackling the problem of the dangerous invasive plant harder.20 May 202018 May 2020River Tweed helps lead invasive species battleA guide based on experiences in the Borders will help fight the likes of American skunk cabbage.18 May 20204 Jul 2017Project to remove river's giant hogweedThe invasive plant, which can cause skin to blister, is along a 2.4km stretch of a Gwynedd river.4 Jul 2017
