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Aerial view of the Atomic Weapons Establishment in Aldermaston campus site.

AWE Aldermaston: 9,000 jobs safe after investment

The Government announces £15bn investment in the nuclear warhead programme at AWE in Aldermaston.

Aldermaston Manor in Berkshire is a Grade II listed early Victorian building. It has red bricks and stone mullens round the windows and doors.

Aldermaston Manor joins endangered buildings list

The Victorian mansion is listed as one of 10 buildings in need of protection in the UK.

AWE Aldermaston entrance from google maps

Nuclear weapons site safety improves

The Atomic Weapons Establishment in Aldermaston had been in "enhanced regulatory attention" since 2013.

The sun sets behind some trees. The sun is glowing yellow and lighting up the clouds. The sky itself is a pale blue.

Berkshire's Big Picture: Saturday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

A highly-decorated Christmas tree can be seen in front of Windsor Castle under grey skies. The walls of the castle can be seen behind with some lit. A statue of Queen Victoria stands in front of the tree.

Berkshire's Big Picture: Friday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

Three sheep in a field look at the camera on a foggy day. Trees can be seen in the background.

Berkshire's Big Picture: Thursday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

A bird sits in a tree. It is silhouetted against a pink sky.

Berkshire's Big Picture: Sunday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

A large country house sits in the centre of the picture. The house has at least three floors with several pillars forming part of its front. It sits in parkland with several trees. The sky is overcast.

Berkshire's Big Picture: Saturday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

Aerial shot of the Atomic Weapons Establishment at Aldermaston Set in the Berkshire countryside - a factory style setting

Atomic weapons site ordered to improve procedures

The Office for Nuclear Regulation issues an order to the site after an explosives component was damaged.