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23,000 rare glass eels released into River Kennet

23,000 rare glass eels released into River Kennet

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

Newbury joins nationwide protests against record levels of sewage pollution

Newbury joins nationwide protests against record levels of sewage pollution

Newbury joins nationwide protests against record levels of sewage pollution

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

My Newbury: Bluebells in woods in Hampstead Norreys

My Newbury: Bluebells in woods in Hampstead Norreys

My Newbury: Bluebells in woods in Hampstead Norreys

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

Extended pedestrianisation hours trial begins

Extended pedestrianisation hours trial begins

Extended pedestrianisation hours trial begins

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

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New plans for West Berkshire’s net zero ambitions

New plans for West Berkshire’s net zero ambitions

New plans for West Berkshire’s net zero ambitions

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

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Groups rally to raise awareness for World Bee Day

Groups rally to raise awareness for World Bee Day

Groups rally to raise awareness for World Bee Day

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

Algae turns lake green

Algae turns lake green

Algae turns lake green

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

Solar farm given planning permission by West Berkshire Council

Solar farm given planning permission by West Berkshire Council

Solar farm given planning permission by West Berkshire Council

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

My Newbury: A pillbox near Hampstead Norreys

My Newbury: A pillbox near Hampstead Norreys

My Newbury: A pillbox near Hampstead Norreys

Here is a picture of an irregular hexagonal pillbox dug into the chalky landscape of the West Berkshire downs.

Safety concerns over staffing numbers on River Thames locks

Safety concerns over staffing numbers on River Thames locks

Safety concerns over staffing numbers on River Thames locks

River Thames weir and lockkeepers, including at Goring and Streatley, have begun voting on strike action over safety concerns.

Town to host market to celebrate Big Green Week

Town to host market to celebrate Big Green Week

Town to host market to celebrate Big Green Week

Thatcham Town Council is hosting a special market to celebrate community action on climate, nature and sustainable living next month.

Protest against sewage pollution planned in Newbury

Protest against sewage pollution planned in Newbury

Protest against sewage pollution planned in Newbury

A peaceful protest against sewage pollution is being held in Newbury next week.

Council considers adopting litter and dog waste bins

Council considers adopting litter and dog waste bins

Council considers adopting litter and dog waste bins

Thatcham Town Council has agreed in principle to adopt some litter and dog waste bins from West Berkshire Council.

Council signs deal with new ‘green’ contractor

Council signs deal with new ‘green’ contractor

Council signs deal with new ‘green’ contractor

Thatcham Town Council has appointed Scofell Commercial Landscapes to maintain its public spaces.

New £50.5m recycling facility given green light

New £50.5m recycling facility given green light

New £50.5m recycling facility given green light

Plans to construct of a new, state of the art recycling facility have been given the green light.

Project to restore popular community access nears completion

Project to restore popular community access nears completion

Project to restore popular community access nears completion

A project to improve a popular woodland trail in North Hampshire is almost complete.

The wonders of nature

The wonders of nature

The wonders of nature

Justine Farrant from the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust suggests a few favourite places to get outdoors this spring.

My Newbury: Wild daffodils in Bowdown Woods

My Newbury: Wild daffodils in Bowdown Woods

My Newbury: Wild daffodils in Bowdown Woods

This picture of wild daffodils making an appearance at Bowdown Woods in Greenham was taken by Steven Gouldstone.

It’s lambing time on family farm

It’s lambing time on family farm

It’s lambing time on family farm

Hundreds of lambs have already been born at a family farm in Stanford Dingley.

Celebrations mark 25 years since Greenham Common reopened

Celebrations mark 25 years since Greenham Common reopened

Celebrations mark 25 years since Greenham Common reopened

Visitors to Greenham Control Tower marked 25 years yesterday (Tuesday) since the Common returned to public use after decades of military occupation.

My Newbury: Camellia Japonica in Aldworth

My Newbury: Camellia Japonica in Aldworth

My Newbury: Camellia Japonica in Aldworth

This spring-like picture of Camellia Japonica, with its masses of large beautiful flowers, was taken in the village of Aldworth by Tracey Godsmark.

Pedal power on show at Greenfest 2025

Pedal power on show at Greenfest 2025

Pedal power on show at Greenfest 2025

More than a thousand attended a day of inspiration, education, and hands-on activities focused on sustainability and environmental action.
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