Plague of ‘toxic’ caterpillars that trigger killer asthma attacks are spotted in UK seaside hotspot

AN urgent health alert has been issued over swarms of toxic caterpillars in the UK. Nests of the insects have been spotted in coastal areas as locals are warned to "keep away". East Devon district council has advised members of the public to steer clear of the furry brown-tail moth caterpillars after they were spotted in...