Pangbourne21 May 2026Water campaigner cautious on using new bathing siteRiver Action says water quality depends on discharges upstream and says check before swimming.21 May 202613 Apr 2026Campaigners call for vote on public water ownershipAsh Smith and Peter Hammond were recently portrayed in the Channel 4 docudrama Dirty Business.13 Apr 202624 Mar 2026Oxfordshire treatment site tops sewage spills tableThe report shows the plant at South Moreton has carried out 287 "illegal spills" in five years.24 Mar 202613 Feb 2026Swimming spots that could become designated dipsThe government says the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464.13 Feb 20266 Jan 2026In pictures: Colourful sunrises over chilly vistasVivid skies, icy scenes and stunning silhouettes as the cold snap continues in the south of England.6 Jan 202622 Dec 2025Stroke patient felt 'stranded' by transport providerLinda Allen says she had her husband Terry were left "stranded" by a transport provider in Oxford.22 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Council announces more than 600 EV charge pointsLocations will be confirmed once feasibility studies are completed, says West Berkshire Council.21 Dec 202514 Nov 2025Council's plan to serve more areas scaled backLocal government reorganisation plans will not looks at Pangbourne or Theale as previously proposed.14 Nov 202510 Oct 2025Views sought on bathing water bid for swim spotGetting the status would see the water at the wild swimming spot checked during the bathing season.10 Oct 2025...
