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West Berks Council to tour the east of the district in fight to keep residents from picking Reading

West Berks Council to tour the east of the district in fight to keep residents from picking Reading

West Berks Council to tour the east of the district in fight to keep residents from picking Reading

08 September 2025

West Berkshire Council is leading a charm offensive – to tell people in the east of the district why it is better than joining up with Reading.

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6,000-year-old timber returning home

6,000-year-old timber returning home

6,000-year-old timber returning home

03 September 2025

It was a classic day out for fans of cars and history, despite the grey skies.


Bonfire sets light to field, hedgerow and two gardens

Bonfire sets light to field, hedgerow and two gardens

Bonfire sets light to field, hedgerow and two gardens

03 September 2025

A bonfire blaze spread to a field, hedgerow and two gardens in Ufton Nervet on Thursday.


Councillor spoken to ‘like a naughty schoolboy’

Councillor spoken to ‘like a naughty schoolboy’

Councillor spoken to ‘like a naughty schoolboy’

02 September 2025

Hermitage parish council has had a coup.


Bishop of Oxford attacks Nigel Farage for ‘seeking to play on the fear of the stranger’

Bishop of Oxford attacks Nigel Farage for ‘seeking to play on the fear of the stranger’

Bishop of Oxford attacks Nigel Farage for ‘seeking to play on the fear of the stranger’

28 August 2025

The Bishop of Oxford has said Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is ‘deeply disturbing’ for seeking to play on the fear of the stranger.

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Basildon Park stars in new Downton Abbey movie

Basildon Park stars in new Downton Abbey movie

Basildon Park stars in new Downton Abbey movie

28 August 2025

Six original costumes from the upcoming film Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will be displayed at Basildon Park from September 6 to 14.


Scrubland scorched in field fire

Scrubland scorched in field fire

Scrubland scorched in field fire

27 August 2025

More than two-and-a-half hectares of scrubland were set ablaze due to a field fire in West Berkshire.


Egg farm plans refused by West Berkshire Council

Egg farm plans refused by West Berkshire Council

Egg farm plans refused by West Berkshire Council

27 August 2025

Plans for a large egg farm housing tens of thousands of hens have been stopped after environmentalists stepped in.


Wildflower seed plant plans upset locals in Leckhampstead

Wildflower seed plant plans upset locals in Leckhampstead

Wildflower seed plant plans upset locals in Leckhampstead

26 August 2025

A Leckhamptead farmer is leading the charge to prevent plans for a wildflower seed factory on neighbouring land.

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Going back to the old ways to help nature today in West Berkshire

Going back to the old ways to help nature today in West Berkshire

Going back to the old ways to help nature today in West Berkshire

24 August 2025

Drovers’ roads around East Ilsley given one of the top nature recovery priorities


Cash-strapped West Berkshire could be quids in with Ridgeway Council partners

Cash-strapped West Berkshire could be quids in with Ridgeway Council partners

Cash-strapped West Berkshire could be quids in with Ridgeway Council partners

22 August 2025

The two councils that West Berkshire wants to join forces with to form Ridgeway Council have no debt and loads of cash.


New post to oversee Berkshire councils’ economic development and devolution

New post to oversee Berkshire councils’ economic development and devolution

New post to oversee Berkshire councils’ economic development and devolution

22 August 2025

The six councils in Berkshire are set to create a role for a new top official with a £155,000 per year salary.


GCSE results day: Live blog from schools across West Berkshire and North Hampshire

GCSE results day: Live blog from schools across West Berkshire and North Hampshire

GCSE results day: Live blog from schools across West Berkshire and North Hampshire

21 August 2025

Our reporters and photographer will be at schools across West Berkshire and North Hampshire today getting the results and reactions.


How a snail can stop a bulldozer in West Berkshire

How a snail can stop a bulldozer in West Berkshire

How a snail can stop a bulldozer in West Berkshire

19 August 2025

The diminutive Desmoulin’s whorl snail has a consistent presence in the planning red tape.


My Newbury: Bringing in the harvest on the Berkshire Downs in Aldworth

My Newbury: Bringing in the harvest on the Berkshire Downs in Aldworth

My Newbury: Bringing in the harvest on the Berkshire Downs in Aldworth

19 August 2025

This picture of a tractor bringing in the harvest on the Berkshire Downs was taken by Tracey Godsmark in Aldworth.


Free Guide Dogs family fun day promises action-packed outing

Free Guide Dogs family fun day promises action-packed outing

Free Guide Dogs family fun day promises action-packed outing

18 August 2025

There’s so much to see and do at this year’s Guide Dogs annual family fun day that organisers say the event will run for an extra hour.

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Welford Park to welcome guests for charity's summer fundraiser

Welford Park to welcome guests for charity's summer fundraiser

Welford Park to welcome guests for charity's summer fundraiser

17 August 2025

A rare opportunity to explore the summer gardens of a historic Berkshire estate is coming next month – in support of a life-changing charity.


Douai Park could get new sports facilities

Douai Park could get new sports facilities

Douai Park could get new sports facilities

14 August 2025

Plans have gone in to West Berkshire Council for two padel courts at Douai Park in Upper Woolhampton.


Tutts Clump cider is golden in international competition

Tutts Clump cider is golden in international competition

Tutts Clump cider is golden in international competition

14 August 2025

West Berkshire-based Tutts Clump cider won Gold in the International Cider Challenge


Parish council objects to plans for dog walking field

Parish council objects to plans for dog walking field

Parish council objects to plans for dog walking field

13 August 2025

Plans for a dog walking field in a West Berkshire village are being hounded out.


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