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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.

Tune in tonight to see Berkshire Farm Girl on BBC Countryfile

Tune in tonight to see Berkshire Farm Girl on BBC Countryfile

Tune in tonight to see Berkshire Farm Girl on BBC Countryfile

Make sure you tune in tonight to see our very own Berkshire Farm Girl on TV.

Here’s where new guide highlights to go in West Berkshire

Here’s where new guide highlights to go in West Berkshire

Here’s where new guide highlights to go in West Berkshire

West Berkshire has three highlights in a new guide of places to visit in the South East.

Newbury man tells of moment his Thailand apartment shock in Myanmar earthquake

Newbury man tells of moment his Thailand apartment shock in Myanmar earthquake

Newbury man tells of moment his Thailand apartment shock in Myanmar earthquake

A Newbury man has spoken of the moment he felt the earth move beneath his feet, as the Myanmar earthquake sent shockwaves across the region.

Celebrating 25 years since Greenham and Crookham Commons reopened to public

Celebrating 25 years since Greenham and Crookham Commons reopened to public

Celebrating 25 years since Greenham and Crookham Commons reopened to public

his year marks 25 years since the Greenham and Crookham Commons were reopened to the public after decades of military occupation.

My Newbury: The Kennet and Avon Canal at Denford

My Newbury: The Kennet and Avon Canal at Denford

My Newbury: The Kennet and Avon Canal at Denford

This picture is of Dun Mill Lock, constructed in the late 18th century, on the Kennet and Avon Canal at Denford, near Hungerford.

Spring Show brightens villagers’ day for another year

Spring Show brightens villagers’ day for another year

Spring Show brightens villagers’ day for another year

A community has celebrated the return of its annual spring show and plant sale.

Vandals target children’s park named after late Queen

Vandals target children’s park named after late Queen

Vandals target children’s park named after late Queen

A children’s playground has been vandalised in Thatcham.

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GreenFest is back!

GreenFest is back!

GreenFest is back!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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