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How a snail can stop a bulldozer in West Berkshire

How a snail can stop a bulldozer in West Berkshire

How a snail can stop a bulldozer in West Berkshire

19 August 2025

The diminutive Desmoulin’s whorl snail has a consistent presence in the planning red tape.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

16 August 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


80 years on from Victory over Japan: Stories from a Sumatran prisoner of war camp

80 years on from Victory over Japan: Stories from a Sumatran prisoner of war camp

80 years on from Victory over Japan: Stories from a Sumatran prisoner of war camp

12 August 2025

Ray Stubbs experienced the Second World War in the Far East first hand, later going on to write his memoir.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

09 August 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Can you dig it? Man unearths astonishing ant city beneath old bath tub

Can you dig it? Man unearths astonishing ant city beneath old bath tub

Can you dig it? Man unearths astonishing ant city beneath old bath tub

07 August 2025

Welcome to ant city.


Kintbury research base for the study and enhancement of the flora and fauna

Kintbury research base for the study and enhancement of the flora and fauna

Kintbury research base for the study and enhancement of the flora and fauna

05 August 2025

An eco centre research base in Kintbury has moved a step closer to fruition.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

02 August 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


80 years on from victory over Japan: What have we learnt?

80 years on from victory over Japan: What have we learnt?

80 years on from victory over Japan: What have we learnt?

01 August 2025

‘Revenge or reconciliation: After war, what next?’ event will act as a “comradely reflective discussion” in commemoration of VJ Day.


Hungerford wetlands project planning delays – applicant asked to prove it isn’t a flood risk

Hungerford wetlands project planning delays – applicant asked to prove it isn’t a flood risk

Hungerford wetlands project planning delays – applicant asked to prove it isn’t a flood risk

31 July 2025

There's a big plan in Hungerford to create a wetland wildlife area.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

26 July 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Public consultation launching for local government reorganisation in Hampshire

Public consultation launching for local government reorganisation in Hampshire

Public consultation launching for local government reorganisation in Hampshire

20 July 2025

A consultation will be launched to seek residents’ views over Hampshire County Council’s preferred option for a major shake-up to local government.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

19 July 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


McAvoy welcomes Army arrivals as Blues begin pre-season training

McAvoy welcomes Army arrivals as Blues begin pre-season training

McAvoy welcomes Army arrivals as Blues begin pre-season training

18 July 2025

‘We’ve got a good group of new players’


Council e-scooters could be coming to Newbury

Council e-scooters could be coming to Newbury

Council e-scooters could be coming to Newbury

14 July 2025

Council e-scooters could be coming to Newbury. It’s part of a drive (!) to get us out of our cars and on to two wheels. And legs.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

12 July 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Council redacts names from planning application letters

Council redacts names from planning application letters

Council redacts names from planning application letters

11 July 2025

West Berkshire Council has decided to keep secret the names of people who object to planning applications.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

05 July 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


Back in the day

Back in the day

Back in the day

28 June 2025

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.


The problem with boundary disputes

The problem with boundary disputes

The problem with boundary disputes

28 June 2025

Expert advice from law firm Gardner Leader on how to resolve boundary disputes.


Inside Britain’s top secret nuclear weapons site

Inside Britain’s top secret nuclear weapons site

Inside Britain’s top secret nuclear weapons site

25 June 2025

As conflict rages in the Middle East, we toured the top secret facility in West Berkshire building Britain’s next generation of nuclear warheads.


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