Dad-of-three Brian Smith, 43, from Maidstone, Kent, almost had to have his limbs amputated and developed arthritis after he ...

A DAD has been left arthritic after his limbs nearly “exploded” from what he believes was a bite from a false widow spider.

But thankfully, choosing the best place to put a spider plant isn't too difficult – the key considerations are light levels, humidity and room temperature. Get it right – alon ...

Is there anything worse than finding an eight-legged and very unwanted guest in your bedroom just as you're about to turn in ...

Brian said: "When I was in hospital, my parents fumigated my bedroom and tried looking for the spider but they couldn't find it. "Now I always check my bed sheets. I'd tell other people to be very ...