Environment

This My Newbury picture of an ancient oak tree in a bluebell wood in Aldworth was taken by Tracey Godsmark.

This My Newbury picture of the canal was taken by Peter Branch.

A huge incinerator planned for West Berkshire could be under threat after the government temporarily banned permits.

The Bucklebury & Marlston Horticultural Society held their Annual Awards event at Englefield House on Saturday, March 23.

At least one child has reportedly become ill in one of the worst areas for sewage contamination in the district.

The Living Rainforest has announced plans to rebuild its educational visitor centre at Hampstead Norreys.

This My Newbury picture of a rainbow was taken near Ashmansworth by Edward McNaghten.

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.