Environment

At least two hundred people gathered in Victoria Park yesterday (Sunday) to protest against sewage polluting West Berkshire’s waterways.

The historic hamlet of Bockhampton, located just southeast of Lambourn, appears on signposts and street signs.

Thermal imaging sensors are being used to help West Berkshire Council improve how it grits roads in the Winter.

Frouds Bridge Marina, near Aldermaston, has launched its brand new floating dry dock.

A public protest against West Berkshire’s ongoing sewage pollution is being organised this weekend.

West Berkshire residents have had enough of sewage flooding their streets and gardens.

A community is concerned about how five months of planned road closures will affect deliveries, school buses, farming and local businesses.

This My Newbury picture of Shepherds Bridge on the Kennet and Avon Canal in Kintbury was taken by Kim Evans.

On Wednesday (March 20), more than 60 volunteers rolled up their sleeves and donned their wellies to plant 1,500 trees at Mary Hare School.

West Berkshire Council has determined an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required for a proposed sewage treatment works expansion.

This My Newbury picture was taken by Tracey Godsmark at Hampstead Norreys.

A charity cycling challenge in the North Wessex Downs is calling for riders to sign up now.

West Berkshire Council (WBC) has put a stop to a contentious planning saga at Brimpton Common — for now.

Attempts to ratchet up pressure on Thames Water to clean up its act have been approved by West Berkshire Council.

West Berkshire Council has approved a proposed change of use and conversion of redundant commercial buildings to create four new dwellings.

Four schools recently visited Newbury Showground for the Planting Day of its Potato Challenge.

This My Newbury picture of a view of a misty Watership Down from White Hill was taken by Peter Towndrow.

An Aldermaston project has seen success in the Ministry of Defence’s annual Sanctuary Awards.

A Thatcham primary school held an Ocean Protectors Day to raise money for the Marine Conservation Society.

This My Newbury picture of the River Lambourn at Welford Park was taken by Peter Towndrow.