Environment

A view of Bugs Bottom in Caversham.

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Dozens of sapling trees in Caversham chopped down by council staff in error

Order Aldi's Christmas surprise bags five days in advance

Order Aldi's Christmas surprise bags five days in advance

Aldi launches Christmas 'Too Good To Go' bags

Protest against Black Friday to take place today

Protest against Black Friday to take place today

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Protest against Black Friday to take place today

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Messages protesting over consumerism 'resonate' with shoppers

Reading’s new green bus stops bring nature closer to the town.

Reading’s new green bus stops bring nature closer to the town.

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Green roofs installed on bus shelters around Reading

Bizarre sign telling people 'don't buy anything' turns up in town centre

Bizarre sign telling people 'don't buy anything' turns up in town centre

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Bizarre sign telling people 'don't shop' appears in town centre

Severe flooding warned to affect houses near Reading town centre, Theale and Calcot

Severe flooding warned to affect houses near Reading town centre, Theale and Calcot

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Severe flooding warned to affect houses near town centre

Sustainable gardening in Berkshire celebrated with an award-winning design

Sustainable gardening in Berkshire celebrated with an award-winning design

Berkshire housing association resident wins award for sustainable garden

Daisy Pollock from Winnersh Primary School among winners

Daisy Pollock from Winnersh Primary School among winners

Winners named in foil sculpture competition

Reading will face restrictions, which will apply to all households and businesses from December 1

Reading will face restrictions, which will apply to all households and businesses from December 1

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Reading to become a smoke control area from December

Reading-based Thames Water and nine other water utility firms have been blocked from using customers' money to fund huge 'undeserved' bonuses for top bosses, the industry watchdog has announced.

Reading-based Thames Water and nine other water utility firms have been blocked from using customers' money to fund huge 'undeserved' bonuses for top bosses, the industry watchdog has announced.

Thames Water blocked from using customers' cash for huge 'undeserved' bonus to CEO

Park rangers saving the cygnet tangled in fishing line at Maiden Erlegh Lake

Park rangers saving the cygnet tangled in fishing line at Maiden Erlegh Lake

Fisherman warned after cygnet tangled in fishing line after swallowing hook

All waste collection vehicles are now powered by a new fuel

All waste collection vehicles are now powered by a new fuel

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West Berkshire Council announces green fuel initiative

Council moves to HVO to reduce carbon from waste vehicles

Council moves to HVO to reduce carbon from waste vehicles

West Berkshire Council switches to greener fuel for waste collection vehicles

Green Events Code project aims to shape a sustainable future

Green Events Code project aims to shape a sustainable future

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Reading Festival takes part in year-long sustainability initiative

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) announces a month of raising awareness to the fight against

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) announces a month of raising awareness to the fight against

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Progress made in reducing carbon emissions in Reading

Refresh your tech and help schools with Green Machine’s recycling program.

Refresh your tech and help schools with Green Machine’s recycling program.

Newbury pop-up shop to open as Christmas countdown begins

Professor Robert Van de Noort, University of Reading Vice-Chancellor, cuts the ribbon. Also pictured: Cllr Mike Smith, Earley Mayor; Jules Shaw, University of Reading; Yuan Yang, MP for Woodley and Earley

Professor Robert Van de Noort, University of Reading Vice-Chancellor, cuts the ribbon. Also pictured: Cllr Mike Smith, Earley Mayor; Jules Shaw, University of Reading; Yuan Yang, MP for Woodley and Earley

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New green space in Lower Earley officially opens

A CGI of what the incinerator might look like

A CGI of what the incinerator might look like

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Controversial incinerator set to go ahead despite concerns

Stock image of a cow

Stock image of a cow

Dangerous animal disease identified near Berkshire as over 150 cases confirmed

The winner, 10-year-old Brianna Bambrick, of Manor Primary School

The winner, 10-year-old Brianna Bambrick, of Manor Primary School

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Reading schoolgirl's poster to highlight air pollution awareness

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) announces a month of raising awareness to the fight against climate change in Reading.

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) announces a month of raising awareness to the fight against climate change in Reading.

Find out how to be vigilant against climate change and take action in Reading

Over 90 Reading residents went to The Cowsey for a range of nature-based activities

Over 90 Reading residents went to The Cowsey for a range of nature-based activities

Reading woodland event celebrates 'joy and wonder of nature'

Japanese knotweed

Japanese knotweed

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Japanese knotweed hotspots in Berkshire revealed for 2024

Apex children's plastic waste competition - Oxford Road Community School & Wilson Primary School

Apex children's plastic waste competition - Oxford Road Community School & Wilson Primary School

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Reading building donates £1,000 to local schools

Members of the University of Reading Estates team, Earley Environmental Group, and Watson and Co. at Swallows Meadow

Members of the University of Reading Estates team, Earley Environmental Group, and Watson and Co. at Swallows Meadow

Official opening of Earley Swallows Meadow set for next month

An oil spill in the River Kennet that harmed dozens of swans has resulted in a Reading garage issued with a warning - and the business now faces a financial penalty, The Reading Chronicle can reveal.

An oil spill in the River Kennet that harmed dozens of swans has resulted in a Reading garage issued with a warning - and the business now faces a financial penalty, The Reading Chronicle can reveal.

Garage warned over River Kennet oil 'spill' that harmed dozens of swans

Reading's Enviromena solar farm reaches major milestone

Reading's Enviromena solar farm reaches major milestone

Solar farm project in Essex reaches major milestone

A woman from Arborfield Green made a shocking discovery in her home when she came face to face with a deadly scorpion.

A woman from Arborfield Green made a shocking discovery in her home when she came face to face with a deadly scorpion.

Woman finds deadly South American scorpion in her home

Sewage discharge

Sewage discharge

Waterway polluted by over 150 hours of overflowing sewage

The Northern Lights have been seen all across the UK in 2024.

The Northern Lights have been seen all across the UK in 2024.

Northern Lights

These are the best places to see the Northern Lights this winter

Newtown Road Household Waste Recycling Centre wins award

Newtown Road Household Waste Recycling Centre wins award

Newtown Road scoops centre of the year for recycling excellence

A flood alert has been issued for areas around Reading.

A flood alert has been issued for areas around Reading.

Flood alert in Berkshire issued by Environment Agency - here are the areas at risk

Reading Borough Council urges residents to recycle more

Reading Borough Council urges residents to recycle more

Reading Borough Council: Two-thirds of waste can be recycled

Matt Rodda MP plus Councillors and campaigners final

Matt Rodda MP plus Councillors and campaigners final

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Berkshire MPs meet with climate campaigners for new climate plan

It's spider season - so how can you keep the tiny creatures out of your home?

It's spider season - so how can you keep the tiny creatures out of your home?

Spider season: Everything you need to know - including which 'repellent' tricks work

Thames Water has been hit with a £56.8 million fine over pollution problems.

Thames Water has been hit with a £56.8 million fine over pollution problems.

Thames Water hit with £56 million fine over pollution as watchdog aims to slash bills

Flooding at Loddon Bridge Road.

Flooding at Loddon Bridge Road.

"Tough winter ahead": Rivers ready to burst as areas ramp up work to stop floods

Thames Water: Water dispenser full of polluted water and "condoms" left outside HQ

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The locations of every snake spotted in Berkshire and if they are dangerous

Lightning strikes have destroyed several trees in Reading.

Lightning strikes have destroyed several trees in Reading.

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Lightning strikes in Reading: Council workers called to clear destroyed trees

Thames Water has had its water resource management plan approved by the government

Thames Water has had its water resource management plan approved by the government

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Thames Water's resource plan approved by government

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates the news that rewilding is being expanded in Reading.

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates the news that rewilding is being expanded in Reading.

Rewilding for grass verges and parks in Reading covers 100 football pitches

Thames Water has told customers to be prepared for a bill increase of more than 50% over the next five years.

Thames Water has told customers to be prepared for a bill increase of more than 50% over the next five years.

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Thames Water plan to hike bills met with disgust in communities hit by sewage spills

A pyramidal orchid growing in Palmer Park, Reading. Councillors will receive a report on a

A pyramidal orchid growing in Palmer Park, Reading. Councillors will receive a report on a

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Grass cutting in parks and verges in Reading reduced in rewilding efforts

The stripes will appear on the football kits

The stripes will appear on the football kits

Two football clubs show support for Reading University's climate campaign

Green Katesgrove ward councillors Doug Cresswell, Kate Nikulina and Louise Keane at Waterloo Meadows in Reading.

Green Katesgrove ward councillors Doug Cresswell, Kate Nikulina and Louise Keane at Waterloo Meadows in Reading.

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Water bill at Reading allotments skyrockets by 2600 per cent after leak

New tree planting near the town centre in Reading.

New tree planting near the town centre in Reading.

Reading Borough Council

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Hundreds of new trees in Reading - here's how you can help plant more

‘No smoke without fire’: Water tests after ‘human faeces’ spotted in River Thames

‘No smoke without fire’: Water tests after ‘human faeces’ spotted in River Thames

‘No smoke without fire’: Water tests after ‘human faeces’ spotted in River Thames

Resident's outrage after sick swans rescued amid thick oil polluting the Kennet

Resident's outrage after sick swans rescued amid thick oil polluting the Kennet

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Resident's outrage after sick swans rescued amid thick oil polluting the Kennet

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Asda accused of ‘harming wildlife’ for chopping down trees at Earley branch

Logs, wood and debris which is blocking the water flow at the Gosbrook which passes through Caversham. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Logs, wood and debris which is blocking the water flow at the Gosbrook which passes through Caversham. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Chaos and stress after major flood in Reading as dozens of properties were impacted

Mapldurham Lock

Mapldurham Lock

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Whistle blower speaks out over drowning fears as staffing levels drop on Thames

A pyramidal orchid growing in Palmer Park, Reading. Councillors will receive a report on a rewilding programme which began in 2020.

A pyramidal orchid growing in Palmer Park, Reading. Councillors will receive a report on a rewilding programme which began in 2020.

Reading Borough Council

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Rewilding set for expansion to cover areas throughout the town