Spiders

Vaughan celebrates reaching 100 Raith goals (Pic Eddie Doig)

Raith Rovers' match winning centurian Lewis Vaughan reveals his next target

Don't cast that spider outside! He could help you out

3 reasons you need spiders in your home

Keeping your house clear of clutter and closing windows at night can both help keep spiders away

Four strategies to prevent spiders from coming into your home

Citrus and peppermint scents can both act as natural spider deterrents

Keep these in your car to deter unwanted guests this spider season

Common spider species found indoors include (clockwise from top left) house spiders, daddy longlegs, zebra jumping spiders, false widows, and some types of orb weavers

What is that spider in my house - and is it dangerous?

Aidan Connolly has ended a four-year spell at Raith Rovers (Pic Paul Devlin/SNS)

Spiders boss hails catch of ex-Raith Rovers star Aidan Connolly

Watch: I share my home with 16 tarantulas and a huntsman spider

Fen raft spider.

Watch: How big are fen raft spiders as species returns to UK

Striker Jack Hamilton celebrating scoring for Raith Rovers during their 1-1 draw at home to Queen’s Park at Stark’s Park in Kirkcaldy on Saturday (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Raith Rovers boss Neill Collins confident results will come despite dropping two...

Raith Rovers manager Neill Collins watching his side play a friendly against Heart of Midlothian at home at Stark’s Park in Kirkcaldy last week (Photo by Ross Parker/SNS Group)

Raith Rovers boss Neill Collins looking forward to facing old club Queen’s Park

March 16, 2024: Queen's Park 0-0 Raith Rovers. Raith's Scott McGill (pictured) and Dylan Easton are denied by two great late saves from Queen's keeper Calum Ferrie as league clash stays goalless. (Pic Sammy Turner/SNS)

In pictures: Last nine games for Raith Rovers v Queen’s Park

(Images: Royal Mail/Getty Images/Pexels)

'I'm in awe' - Royal Mail unveils stamp collection with spider theme

Fen Raft Spider on the Dyke networks of the Lower Waveney Valley.

Watch: Rat-sized spiders back in UK - they're big enough to hunt fish

Raith assistant manager Colin Cameron (Pic Fife Photo Agency)

Raith Rovers assistant boss Colin Cameron expects another goal-fest

November 11, 2023: Queen's Park 2-3 Raith Rovers. Ross Millen scores the penalty winner after Lewis Vaughan's opener for Raith had been countered by Queen's goals for Jack Turner and Ruari Paton, followed by Jack Hamilton's 89th-minute equaliser (Pic Eddie Doig)

In pics: Last nine games between Raith & Spiders

Why spiders invade homes in September
Spiders are known to invade UK homes in September - but why, and how can you keep the eight-legged creatures at bay?
Sophie Wills

Thousands of creepy-crawlies are set to invade UK homes as spider mating season begins in September.

14p ingredient could be secret to keeping spiders away from your home

Spider season is upon us - here’s how to prevent them from entering your home. (Getty Images)

Spider season: 10 ways to prevent creepy crawlies invading your home

Crystal (left) and her left index finger just before her surgery.

Mum issues warning after falling ill due to spider bite

Arachnaphobes can face their fears with London Zoo’s Friendly Spider Programme

London Zoo to host special event for UK’s biggest arachnophobes

East Fife are rooted to the bottom of the SWPL2 table

SWPL2: East Fife lose late goal against form side Queen's Park

Spider season is here but is it okay to remove spiders from your home and put them outside?

How to stop spiders coming in your house

Kyle Benedictus in action for Raith Rovers during their 3-0 Scottish Cup win at Queen's Park in November 2018 (Photo: Ian Cairns)

Raith Rovers hoping to extend ten-match winning streak against Queen’s Park

How to spot Christmas tree bugs - and how to get rid of them

The arrival of autumn marks the official start of spider mating season (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why huge sex-crazed spiders are invading UK homes - and how you can keep...

Tayport's Sergio Alavrez and Dale Reid have been weighing in with the goals.

Tayport 2-0 Downfield

Millions of people aren't fans of the eight-legged creepy crawlies

Spider season is here: How to keep arachnids out of your home
A cool August has seen spiders head indoors earlier than usual this year.
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The East Fife players are furious after Chris Kane's sending off. It's a decision the club is appealing. Picture by George McLuskie.

Take care of our business

Gary Sutherland was back on target for Tayport.

Downfield 1-5 Tayport

Gary Sutherland made a scoring return for Tayport

Boss Ovenstone wants his side to go on the run

John Ovenstone wants his side to play at a quicker pace.

Pick up your pace or we'll keep dropping points

Pat Slattery on the ball at Hampden. Pic: Ian Cairns

Fifers dealt major blow in League Two title surge

The spider proof shed. Image: Tiger Sheds

A thread of hope as world’s first ‘spider proof’ shed launched

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