Environment

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

With all the upset over the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree, it’s understandable that anyone wanting to get rid of a tree states the case.

Members of Newbury’s Indian community have been cleaning up local green spaces for World Environment Day (June 5).

A West Berkshire wildlife park is celebrating two new, rare arrivals.

Kennet Crayfish Gin has achieved its second international honour since launching in January.

A yellow traffic cone, three tennis balls and a soggy tent were among the items plucked from the canal in a national clean up.

This picture of Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre was taken by Kim Evans.

Thames Water has been fined a record-breaking £122.7m by industry watchdog Ofwat.

Lockkeepers and weir operators along the River Thames have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, voicing serious safety concerns.

This picture was taken by Marian Mears in Ramsbury.

Students lead the way at a multi-academy trust summit on sustainability.

JUSTINE FARRANT from the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) suggests some restorative reserves to visit this May.

A research project has seen 23,000 rare eels transferred into the River Kennet.

More than 50 people joined a protest against sewage pollution caused by water companies in Victoria Park on Saturday (May 17).

This picture of bluebells in woods in Hampstead Norreys was taken by Marian Mears.

A trial to extend the hours that Newbury is pedestrianised begins today.

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

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

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

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