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Swan has emotional reunion with family in Beale Park, after recovering from being shot

06 August 2020
Swan has emotional reunion with family in Beale Park, after recovering from being shot

Swan has emotional reunion with family in Beale Park, after recovering from being shot

06 August 2020

Cob nursed back to health SWAN Support has released a cob back to his family at Beale Park, after he had recovered from being shot in the neck. It is…


You cannot be cirrus! - whimsical skies over Beedon capture the imagination

03 August 2020
You cannot be cirrus! - whimsical skies over Beedon capture the imagination

You cannot be cirrus! - whimsical skies over Beedon capture the imagination

03 August 2020

Looks like a 'Will-o'-the-wisp' PENNY Boden was in her back garden in Beedon when she spotted this whimsical cloud. Mrs Boden said: "I do like taking…


When to see the International Space Station for the last time over UK before it returns in September

01 August 2020
When to see the International Space Station for the last time over UK before it returns in September

When to see the International Space Station for the last time over UK before it returns in September

01 August 2020

Bright pass across the night sky THE International Space Station will be making its last pass on Sunday, August 2, before it disappears from the UK skies…


Rare Kelvin-Helmholtz cloud formation spotted over Newbury

01 August 2020
Rare Kelvin-Helmholtz cloud formation spotted over Newbury

Rare Kelvin-Helmholtz cloud formation spotted over Newbury

01 August 2020

'looks like a pod of dolphins' WE'RE loving your cloud pictures and Robbie Calow sent us this unusual formation he spotted over Newbury last week. Another…


Curious cloud formation puzzles Bishops Green resident

31 July 2020
Curious cloud formation puzzles Bishops Green resident

Curious cloud formation puzzles Bishops Green resident

31 July 2020

'Strange sky pattern over Newbury' WHEN Colin Barrett looked up at the sky on Wednesday, he saw a rather strange cloud formation. He took snaps of the…


Newbury Town Council condemns mindless vandals for destroying flower display

30 July 2020
Newbury Town Council condemns mindless vandals for destroying flower display

Newbury Town Council condemns mindless vandals for destroying flower display

30 July 2020

'Senseless crime against the whole community' PEDESTRIANS walking through the gardens at St John’s Corner in Newbury were horrified to see that…


Lions Club cancels annual fireworks at Newbury Racecourse because of uncertainty over Covid-19

28 July 2020
Lions Club cancels annual fireworks at Newbury Racecourse because of uncertainty over Covid-19

Lions Club cancels annual fireworks at Newbury Racecourse because of uncertainty over Covid-19

28 July 2020

'We could not justify the expenditure on an event that may not be allowed' NEWBURY Lions Club has cancelled its fireworks display at the racecourse, planned…


Thatcham Discovery Centre playground closed for up to 3 days

28 July 2020
Thatcham Discovery Centre playground closed for up to 3 days

Thatcham Discovery Centre playground closed for up to 3 days

28 July 2020

Essential maintenance work being carried out THE larger children's playground at the Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham is shut for two to three days…


National Trust opens Avebury World Heritage Site to visitors now lockdown restrictions eased

22 July 2020
National Trust opens Avebury World Heritage Site to visitors now lockdown restrictions eased

National Trust opens Avebury World Heritage Site to visitors now lockdown restrictions eased

22 July 2020

Social distancing measures in place THE National Trust and Avebury village are open to visitors once again now the lockdown restrictions have eased. The…


Wow factor! Comet Neowise over Donnington Castle and Great Shefford and how to spot the comet in the night sky

20 July 2020
Wow factor! Comet Neowise over Donnington Castle and Great Shefford and how to spot the comet in the night sky

Wow factor! Comet Neowise over Donnington Castle and Great Shefford and how to spot the comet in the night sky

20 July 2020

Feel inspired? HEATHER Tonge from Newbury, managed to take this great shot of Comet Neowise at Donnington Castle just before midnight on Friday.  Ms…


Comet Neowise snapped over Greenham Common and when to view the International Space Station as it passes over the UK

19 July 2020
Comet Neowise snapped over Greenham Common and when to view the International Space Station as it passes over the UK

Comet Neowise snapped over Greenham Common and when to view the International Space Station as it passes over the UK

19 July 2020

Harold Siddons from Thatcham captures Comet Neowise on camera over Greenham Common COMET Neowise has been providing fantastic photo opportunities throughout…


Slithering wildlife! Squeaking grass snake in Newbury caught on video

13 July 2020
Slithering wildlife! Squeaking grass snake in Newbury caught on video

Slithering wildlife! Squeaking grass snake in Newbury caught on video

13 July 2020

Jackie Mills puzzled by the strange noise SNAKES are making the most of the sunshine at the moment and Thatcham resident Nicky McDonald managed to snap…


Have you spotted flying ants across West Berkshire?

13 July 2020
Have you spotted flying ants across West Berkshire?

Have you spotted flying ants across West Berkshire?

13 July 2020

Did you know Flying Ant Day does not take place on just one day MANY people across West Berkshire experienced 'Flying Ant Day' this weekend, but the flying…


When to spot the International Space Station, Comet Neowise and 2 planets - July night sky highlights for the UK

12 July 2020
When to spot the International Space Station, Comet Neowise and 2 planets - July night sky highlights for the UK

When to spot the International Space Station, Comet Neowise and 2 planets - July night sky highlights for the UK

12 July 2020

A cosmic feast IT'S back! The International Space Station is visible over UK skies from now until the beginning of August - that's three weeks when you…


Comet Neowise caught on camera from Combe Gibbet

11 July 2020
Comet Neowise caught on camera from Combe Gibbet

Comet Neowise caught on camera from Combe Gibbet

11 July 2020

Picture taken by Thatcham resident Dave Foulger COMET Neowise is making a show of itself throughout July and this spectacular image was taken by Dave…


Don’t Step on a Bee Day 2020: how you can make your garden bee-friendly

10 July 2020
Don’t Step on a Bee Day 2020: how you can make your garden bee-friendly

Don’t Step on a Bee Day 2020: how you can make your garden bee-friendly

10 July 2020

National day to encourage nurturing nature FRIDAY, July 10 is Don’t Step on a Bee Day and people are being encouraged to grow bee-friendly plants…


SCRUBBED BECAUSE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral, scheduled for July 8

08 July 2020
SCRUBBED BECAUSE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral, scheduled for July 8

SCRUBBED BECAUSE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral, scheduled for July 8

08 July 2020

Starlink satellites may be visible over UK skies later in evening PLEASE NOTE THE LAUNCH HAS BEEN SCRUBBED - NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED. SPACEX is scheduled…


Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage site Blenheim Palace reopens to visitors

07 July 2020
Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage site Blenheim Palace reopens to visitors

Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage site Blenheim Palace reopens to visitors

07 July 2020

Safety measures in place and pre-booking required The Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site Blenheim Palace opened its doors to visitors again last weekend.  As…


Full Buck Moon this weekend July 4 and 5

04 July 2020
Full Buck Moon this weekend July 4 and 5

Full Buck Moon this weekend July 4 and 5

04 July 2020

Set your alarms for early Sunday morning THIS month's full Buck Moon will peak on Sunday, July 5 at 5.44am in the UK, but the Moon still appears…


Dogs Trust advice on creating a pet-friendly garden

01 July 2020
Dogs Trust advice on creating a pet-friendly garden

Dogs Trust advice on creating a pet-friendly garden

01 July 2020

Some garden plants can be toxic to pooches WITH summer well and truly here, and the nation’s gardens in full bloom, Dogs Trust reveals top ways…


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