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New plans for West Berkshire’s net zero ambitions

New plans for West Berkshire’s net zero ambitions

New plans for West Berkshire’s net zero ambitions

16 May 2025

With five years to go to its 2030 carbon neutral deadline - the council has adjusted its environmental expectations.

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Groups rally to raise awareness for World Bee Day

Groups rally to raise awareness for World Bee Day

Groups rally to raise awareness for World Bee Day

16 May 2025

Newbury District Beekeepers Association is celebrating World Bee Day with a free event at Thatcham’s Nature Discovery Centre this Saturday (May 17).


Algae turns lake green

Algae turns lake green

Algae turns lake green

15 May 2025

Visitors to Thatcham’s Nature Discovery Centre have noticed the lake is looking quite green this week.


Solar farm given planning permission by West Berkshire Council

Solar farm given planning permission by West Berkshire Council

Solar farm given planning permission by West Berkshire Council

14 May 2025

A 9,71 hectare solar farm is being planned for fields near the Beenham Industrial Area.


My Newbury: A pillbox near Hampstead Norreys

My Newbury: A pillbox near Hampstead Norreys

My Newbury: A pillbox near Hampstead Norreys

13 May 2025

Here is a picture of an irregular hexagonal pillbox dug into the chalky landscape of the West Berkshire downs.


Safety concerns over staffing numbers on River Thames locks

Safety concerns over staffing numbers on River Thames locks

Safety concerns over staffing numbers on River Thames locks

12 May 2025

River Thames weir and lockkeepers, including at Goring and Streatley, have begun voting on strike action over safety concerns.


Town to host market to celebrate Big Green Week

Town to host market to celebrate Big Green Week

Town to host market to celebrate Big Green Week

10 May 2025

Thatcham Town Council is hosting a special market to celebrate community action on climate, nature and sustainable living next month.


Protest against sewage pollution planned in Newbury

Protest against sewage pollution planned in Newbury

Protest against sewage pollution planned in Newbury

08 May 2025

A peaceful protest against sewage pollution is being held in Newbury next week.


Council considers adopting litter and dog waste bins

Council considers adopting litter and dog waste bins

Council considers adopting litter and dog waste bins

07 May 2025

Thatcham Town Council has agreed in principle to adopt some litter and dog waste bins from West Berkshire Council.


Council signs deal with new ‘green’ contractor

Council signs deal with new ‘green’ contractor

Council signs deal with new ‘green’ contractor

05 May 2025

Thatcham Town Council has appointed Scofell Commercial Landscapes to maintain its public spaces.


New £50.5m recycling facility given green light

New £50.5m recycling facility given green light

New £50.5m recycling facility given green light

01 May 2025

Plans to construct of a new, state of the art recycling facility have been given the green light.


Project to restore popular community access nears completion

Project to restore popular community access nears completion

Project to restore popular community access nears completion

28 April 2025

A project to improve a popular woodland trail in North Hampshire is almost complete.


The wonders of nature

The wonders of nature

The wonders of nature

25 April 2025

Justine Farrant from the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust suggests a few favourite places to get outdoors this spring.


My Newbury: Wild daffodils in Bowdown Woods

My Newbury: Wild daffodils in Bowdown Woods

My Newbury: Wild daffodils in Bowdown Woods

15 April 2025

This picture of wild daffodils making an appearance at Bowdown Woods in Greenham was taken by Steven Gouldstone.


It’s lambing time on family farm

It’s lambing time on family farm

It’s lambing time on family farm

13 April 2025

Hundreds of lambs have already been born at a family farm in Stanford Dingley.


Celebrations mark 25 years since Greenham Common reopened

Celebrations mark 25 years since Greenham Common reopened

Celebrations mark 25 years since Greenham Common reopened

09 April 2025

Visitors to Greenham Control Tower marked 25 years yesterday (Tuesday) since the Common returned to public use after decades of military occupation.


My Newbury: Camellia Japonica in Aldworth

My Newbury: Camellia Japonica in Aldworth

My Newbury: Camellia Japonica in Aldworth

08 April 2025

This spring-like picture of Camellia Japonica, with its masses of large beautiful flowers, was taken in the village of Aldworth by Tracey Godsmark.


Pedal power on show at Greenfest 2025

Pedal power on show at Greenfest 2025

Pedal power on show at Greenfest 2025

08 April 2025

More than a thousand attended a day of inspiration, education, and hands-on activities focused on sustainability and environmental action.


Tune in tonight to see Berkshire Farm Girl on BBC Countryfile

Tune in tonight to see Berkshire Farm Girl on BBC Countryfile

Tune in tonight to see Berkshire Farm Girl on BBC Countryfile

06 April 2025

Make sure you tune in tonight to see our very own Berkshire Farm Girl on TV.


Here’s where new guide highlights to go in West Berkshire

Here’s where new guide highlights to go in West Berkshire

Here’s where new guide highlights to go in West Berkshire

05 April 2025

West Berkshire has three highlights in a new guide of places to visit in the South East.


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