Environment

Newbury proudly welcomed judges for a regional flower competition earlier this month.

A tree which is being felled in Newbury will not be completely removed in order to support other wildlife.

North Hampshire residents will be able to recycle more with new weekly food waste collections.

This picture of sunflowers on a market stall in Newbury was taken by Marian Mears.

Following concerns of an increase in blue-green algae, Dogs Trust is urging dog owners to take care.

St Bartholomew’s School held a green ribbon event to officially reopen its nature reserve.

Southern Water has become the latest company to issue a temporary use ban.

Thames Water will implement a hosepipe ban next week.

At least one new resident has moved into a property known to contain exposed asbestos.

This picture of the old railway line from Hampstead Norreys to Hermitage was taken by Marian Mears.

Residents across West Berkshire and North Hampshire are being urged to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count.

West Berkshire Council has launched new ‘Evolt Charging’ points at key locations throughout the district.

This picture of the Kennet and Avon Canal, approaching West Mills, was taken by Annette Wigton on a beautiful morning.

A West Berkshire estate has welcomed more than 1,400 schoolchildren to its outdoor learning event.

A project to refurbish a popular woodland trail costing tens of thousands of pounds has been completed in North Hampshire.

This picture of mauve phacelia, a bee magnet, and ox-eye daisies was taken in a field near Hungerford by Marguerite Shave.

A 2km stretch of the River Pang is about to be rewilded.

Hungerford Town Council is delighted to announce that this year’s town in bloom competition is now open.

Today is the longest day of the year, with more hours of daylight to enjoy the beautiful area we live in.

West Berkshire Council has defended criticism of its new green bin charges.