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A row of electric scooters from various brands, including Lime, TIER, and Dott, are parked neatly in a designated "E-scooter hire" zone on the side of a city street. The scooters are lined up beside a black iron fence and a pavement.

Council e-scooter plan for towns

West Berkshire Council says e-scooters offer a "cost-effective alternative to car ownership".

A row of cars parked at electric charging points. The nearest car is red.

Council launches new EV charging points

West Berkshire Council launches electric vehicle charge points at key parking locations.

A low sun shining through the trees in a forest. There are bluebells on the ground underneath the trees.

Council imposes protection order for whole woodland

The plans are for Berkshire's Welford Park, where the Great British Bake Off is filmed.

The Peace Garden has wooden benches and a pathway around a green lawn.

First phase of garden project opens in town centre

The Peace Garden in Newbury has been funded by a government grant of almost £800,000.

Six lane indoor swimming pool - the water is still and there are no swimmers.

Leisure centre set for £3.1m energy efficiency refit

The refit at Northcroft Leisure Centre, is set to start in 2026 and finish by March 2027.

Rear view of elementary students attending a class in the classroom. - stock photo

Council facing growing debt due to SEND services

More children need support for increasingly complex needs, according to a report.

Newbury Peace Garden sits alongside a canal. It has grass trees and pathways - a number of blue barriers can be seen next to a building in the background.

Town centre garden still not open after £800k spend

Shoring up of canalside is needed before garden can be opened to the public

A general view picture of Pincents Hill, a green area with trees, bushes and grasses.

Homes at beauty spot included in council plan

Pincents Hill has been allocated 138 homes despite 2000 strong petition against development

Annette Wilkinson is wearing a pink shirt and is standing in front of the back of her house in Hampshire.

Rogue trader's victim 'cried for a fortnight'

Christopher John Arnold was jailed for a year after carrying out dodgy work at four properties.