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GreenFest is back!

GreenFest is back!

GreenFest is back!

26 March 2025

GreenFest is returning to Newbury next month.


My Newbury: Plantation Hill, near Kingsclere

My Newbury: Plantation Hill, near Kingsclere

My Newbury: Plantation Hill, near Kingsclere

25 March 2025

This picture was taken looking west from Plantation Hill, near Kingsclere, by Annette Calow.


Warm welcome back for the birds and the bees

Warm welcome back for the birds and the bees

Warm welcome back for the birds and the bees

24 March 2025

A collective sigh of relief goes out on March days when the sun emerges from its hiding place and the temperature reaches double digits.


Tractor rally at Newbury Racecourse today

Tractor rally at Newbury Racecourse today

Tractor rally at Newbury Racecourse today

22 March 2025

More than hundred tractors have gathered at Newbury Racecourse today (Saturday).


Beekeeper celebrates 50 years of sweet success

Beekeeper celebrates 50 years of sweet success

Beekeeper celebrates 50 years of sweet success

19 March 2025

A man has celebrated 50 years of devotion to bees and beekeeping.


My Newbury: Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre

My Newbury: Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre

My Newbury: Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre

18 March 2025

This picture was taken at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre by Marian Mears.


Covid Lockdown Woods - five years on

Covid Lockdown Woods - five years on

Covid Lockdown Woods - five years on

13 March 2025

Five years after the outbreak of the Covid pandemic, thousands of trees are standing tall in memory of West Berkshire residents who lost their lives.


Estate team carries out annual clean-up in name of nature

Estate team carries out annual clean-up in name of nature

Estate team carries out annual clean-up in name of nature

12 March 2025

A team from Wasing Estate has taken to the roads, riverbanks and pathways this week for its annual litter pick.


Could 3-weekly bin collections be a step closer?

Could 3-weekly bin collections be a step closer?

Could 3-weekly bin collections be a step closer?

11 March 2025

Moves to reduce black bin collections to once every three weeks moves a step closer this week.


My Newbury: Snowdrops at Frilsham church

My Newbury: Snowdrops at Frilsham church

My Newbury: Snowdrops at Frilsham church

11 March 2025

This picture of snowdrops at the medieval church of St Frideswide in Frilsham was taken by Tracey Godsmark.


The future of recycling in West Berkshire could be set to change - are reusable sacks are out and wheelie bins in?

The future of recycling in West Berkshire could be set to change - are reusable sacks are out and wheelie bins in?

The future of recycling in West Berkshire could be set to change - are reusable sacks are out and wheelie bins in?

10 March 2025

Recycling in West Berkshire is set to change – with the re-usable sacks being replaced with a wheelie bin.


Theale picked for first UK waste plant to make aviation bio fuel

Theale picked for first UK waste plant to make aviation bio fuel

Theale picked for first UK waste plant to make aviation bio fuel

10 March 2025

The Government is to decide whether the first hi-tech waste recycling plant in the country producing aviation fuel can go ahead in Theale.


Volunteers needed to roll up their sleeve and get dirty!

Volunteers needed to roll up their sleeve and get dirty!

Volunteers needed to roll up their sleeve and get dirty!

06 March 2025

A new wildflower meadow is being planted in Newbury.


How to take advantage of two free giveaways this month to help you become more green

How to take advantage of two free giveaways this month to help you become more green

How to take advantage of two free giveaways this month to help you become more green

05 March 2025

West Berkshire Council has announced two giveaways to help residents become more green this month.


My Newbury: St Denys Church in Stanford Dingley

My Newbury: St Denys Church in Stanford Dingley

My Newbury: St Denys Church in Stanford Dingley

04 March 2025

This picture of St Denys Church in Stanford Dingley at snowdrop time was taken by Peter Towndrow.


Fly-tipping on the rise

Fly-tipping on the rise

Fly-tipping on the rise

03 March 2025

There were 1,011 fly-tipping incidents in West Berkshire last year.


MP calls upon Government to protect chalk stream rivers

MP calls upon Government to protect chalk stream rivers

MP calls upon Government to protect chalk stream rivers

27 February 2025

A local MP has called upon the Government to create policy that provides specific protections for chalk streams.

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My Newbury: Race horses above Seven Barrows, Lambourn

My Newbury: Race horses above Seven Barrows, Lambourn

My Newbury: Race horses above Seven Barrows, Lambourn

25 February 2025

This lovely picture of horses on the hill above Seven Barrows, Lambourn, was taken by Sara Bartlett.


Thames Water given £3bn bailout after High Court battle

Thames Water given £3bn bailout after High Court battle

Thames Water given £3bn bailout after High Court battle

18 February 2025

Thames Water has been handed a £3bn lifeline to save it from coming under government control.


My Newbury: Gatehampton Railway Bridge in Goring

My Newbury: Gatehampton Railway Bridge in Goring

My Newbury: Gatehampton Railway Bridge in Goring

18 February 2025

This picture of Gatehampton Railway Bridge, (a Brunel bridge) in Goring was taken by Tracey Godsmark.


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