Nature

Rhododendron in the sunlight

Reading photographers capture beauty of blooms

The ponies were seen along the A33 on May 9

The ponies were seen along the A33 on May 9

Pony and two foals running loose on busy road near Reading

Vote now - do you think there should be a public vote into the ownership of water companies?

Vote now - do you think there should be a public vote into the ownership of water companies?

POLL: Should there be a public vote on future of water companies likes Thames Water?

Photos capture spring blooms in Reading and Caversham

Photos taken this morning show the extent of the flooding

Photos taken this morning show the extent of the flooding

Summer, snow, floods and even a tornado: Reading's fascinating weather history

Dr Gee also warned arachnophobes that the old adage of using conkers to keep spiders at bay is a myth.

Dr Gee also warned arachnophobes that the old adage of using conkers to keep spiders at bay is a myth.

Brits warned about 'very large house spiders' coming from renowned science expert

You could be attracting rats to your garden with this one mistake

You could be attracting rats to your garden with this one mistake

Gardeners urged to avoid using one common kitchen staple outside to keep rats away

It's the best time se see a starling murmuration this winter - here's how to photograph the birds in flight

It's the best time se see a starling murmuration this winter - here's how to photograph the birds in flight

5 tips for seeing and photographing a starling murmuration this winter

PC Katie Mitchell (right centre) Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs (left centre) and a number of TVP trainee police constables.

PC Katie Mitchell (right centre) Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs (left centre) and a number of TVP trainee police constables.

Young tree from 'iconic' Sycamore Gap finds new home in Berkshire

Geese using the zebra crossing in Green Park Business Park

Geese using the zebra crossing in Green Park Business Park

Watch as resourceful geese learn how to use zebra crossing

Heron as still as a statue

Heron as still as a statue

Nature in Focus: Photographers capture the spirit of autumn

Posing for a pic

Posing for a pic

Camera Club: Our favourite animal pictures from this week

L-R: West Berkshire Council Chairman Cllr Tony Vickers, CPRE Chief Executive Roger Mortlock, Berkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy Manager Rosie Street, CPRE Berkshire President Willie Hartley Russell MVO (Deputy Lieutenant of Berkshire) and CPRE

L-R: West Berkshire Council Chairman Cllr Tony Vickers, CPRE Chief Executive Roger Mortlock, Berkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy Manager Rosie Street, CPRE Berkshire President Willie Hartley Russell MVO (Deputy Lieutenant of Berkshire) and CPRE

Countryside campaigners mark 100 years of rural protection

A sunset with trees showing a stunning silhouette

A sunset with trees showing a stunning silhouette

A stunning autumn sunset and more sweet snaps from our camera club

File photo dated 10/08/22 of a tanker from Thames Water. Thames Water is at

File photo dated 10/08/22 of a tanker from Thames Water. Thames Water is at

Millions of pounds spent on fines by water companies to fund environmental projects

UK households can deter ladybirds by using citrus such as oranges or lemons

UK households can deter ladybirds by using citrus such as oranges or lemons

Homes and interiors

UK households told to put citrus on windowsills during October for this reason

Three teenagers have been arrested for allegedly shooting pheasants in Twyford

Three teenagers have been arrested for allegedly shooting pheasants in Twyford

Three teenagers arrested for allegedly shooting pheasants with catapults

Reading University scientists take pictures of Jupiter for NASA mission

Reading University scientists take pictures of Jupiter for NASA mission

Reading University scientists take pictures of Jupiter for NASA mission

A digital mock-up of the new centre, which will cover as much space as three football pitches

A digital mock-up of the new centre, which will cover as much space as three football pitches

Construction starts on new museum centre the size of three football pitches

Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

£1.38 Asda hack to keep spiders out of your home this spider season

Top five autumnal walks for the whole family this season

Top five autumnal walks for the whole family this season

Top five autumnal walks for the whole family this season

Doctors told Adam the tissue around the bite had died, and placed him on a strong course of antibiotics

Doctors told Adam the tissue around the bite had died, and placed him on a strong course of antibiotics

False widow spider warning as runner left unable to walk after bite

There are 22 spiders common to the UK and most of them are

There are 22 spiders common to the UK and most of them are

Spider season is here: the 22 species you're likely to find in your home

Two wallabies have been spotted in Oxfordshire (stock photo).

Two wallabies have been spotted in Oxfordshire (stock photo).

WATCH: Two wallabies spotted roaming around in countryside

Map shows raw sewage overflows in Berkshire

The Delta Aquariid meteor shower will peak across UK skies this week.

The Delta Aquariid meteor shower will peak across UK skies this week.

Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower

How to see stunning 'shooting star' display as meteor shower peaks in UK skies

Five reticulated pythons and a juvenile corn snake have been spotted in recent months (neither is native to the UK).

Five reticulated pythons and a juvenile corn snake have been spotted in recent months (neither is native to the UK).

Snake warning issued to UK residents as RSPCA braces for 'influx' of sightings

Local park warns public about UK's largest spider spotted there

Local park warns public about UK's largest spider spotted there

'UK's largest spider' spotted in local park as people warned to keep an eye out

Residents should stay watchful and “keep a close eye” on any ant swarms close to home, experts say

Residents should stay watchful and “keep a close eye” on any ant swarms close to home, experts say

Expert issues warning over flying ants this summer

The ducklings were safely escorted from the construction area after hatching.

The ducklings were safely escorted from the construction area after hatching.

Ducklings discovered on council building site given red-carpet treatment

Wildlife trust opens entries for 2025 photography competition

Wildlife trust opens entries for 2025 photography competition

Wildlife trust launches 2025 photography competition

Marc - Garden designer

Marc - Garden designer

Earley garden designer chosen to showcase work at BBC Gardeners' World Live 2025

Where the tree used to be in Redlands Road, Reading, near its junction with Morgan Road, prior to it being cut down.

Where the tree used to be in Redlands Road, Reading, near its junction with Morgan Road, prior to it being cut down.

Decades old tree irrevocably damaged by electricity workers cut down in East Reading

There are three native snakes to the UK, including the venomous Adder.

There are three native snakes to the UK, including the venomous Adder.

Where to find snakes in the UK including the venomous Adder and rare Smooth Snake

'Important discovery' as rare spider that is 'master of disguise' spotted in UK

New venue near Reading expands events schedule

New venue near Reading expands events schedule

New venue near Reading expands events schedule

Stargazers across the country were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights on numerous occasions in 2024.

Stargazers across the country were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights on numerous occasions in 2024.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible across the UK this week - see where and when

University of Reading scientist wins top prize for plant research

University of Reading scientist wins top prize for plant research

University of Reading scientist scoops prestigious award

Horrifying photos show how his hand, arm, leg and even foot ballooned up as the venom ran rampant through his body.

Horrifying photos show how his hand, arm, leg and even foot ballooned up as the venom ran rampant through his body.

Dad issues warning over spiders in the UK - after false widow bite

Storm overflow sewage spilling into water (Image: Getty Images)

Storm overflow sewage spilling into water (Image: Getty Images)

West Berkshire waterway has 5,062 hours of sewage spills

Easter trail returns to Tumblestone Hollow

Easter trail returns to Tumblestone Hollow

Cultural attractions

Easter trail returns to Tumblestone Hollow

Credit: Reading Conservation Area Advisory

Credit: Reading Conservation Area Advisory

Neighbours HORRIFIED after dead octopus and fish found on fence

National Trust reveals best bluebell spots in Berkshire

'Quaint' Berkshire village named among best in the country

Dozens of exotic green birds spotted across Berkshire by residents

Dozens of exotic green birds spotted across Berkshire by residents

Dozens of exotic green birds spotted across Berkshire by residents

'It's disgusting': Fly tipping is out of control in Whitley resident says

'It's disgusting': Fly tipping is out of control in Whitley resident says

'It's disgusting': Fly tipping is out of control in Whitley resident says

Rats like to get into our gardens but this one product could help keep them away

Rats like to get into our gardens but this one product could help keep them away

Homeowners can use this £1.79 hack to keep rats away from fences and gardens

Mysterious green exotic birds seen once again across Berkshire

Mysterious green exotic birds seen once again across Berkshire

Mysterious green exotic birds seen once again across Berkshire

Company destroy tree and public grass area whilst resurfacing pathway

The Windrush Community Group and councillors plant palm trees on the Chatham Street roundabout

The Windrush Community Group and councillors plant palm trees on the Chatham Street roundabout

More than 300 new trees planted in Reading this winter

Tawny owl yawning

Tawny owl yawning

Photo of sleeping owl at local nature reserve goes viral

Camera Club: Photographers capture fiery sunsets as temperatures plummet

Care UK Parsons Grange residents Christine enjoy and afternoon of animal therapy.

Care UK Parsons Grange residents Christine enjoy and afternoon of animal therapy.

Birds of prey visit care home in Reading

Cultural attractions

10 places in Reading everyone needs to visit at least once