New showhomes now open at sought-after Durleigh development
Leading developer LovellHomes has opened two showhomes at its newly launched, luxurious DurleighView development in Bridgwater. Situated off Haygrove Road in the desirable area of Durleigh, Durleigh View will consist of 105new homes, being delivered in partnership with NotaroNew Homes. A stunning collection of three, four and five-bedroom modern homes are now available for buyers to explore, all carefully designed…
Sack the sock! RUH takes major step to reduce unnecessary use of compression socks
The Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath NHS Foundation Trust is improving patient comfort, reducing waste and saving millions of single-use compression socks from landfill after updating guidance on the use of anti-embolic, or compression, stockings. Compression socks, have long been used in healthcare settings to help prevent blood clots (venous thromboembolism) in patients following surgery…
New summer quest brings puzzles, play and history to The Roman Baths
Families searching for an unforgettable day out this summer can step into an extraordinary world at The Roman Baths, where a new partnership with award-winning AQUILA Magazine has inspired a playful, puzzle-packed adventure full of storytelling and hands-on fun, offering 2,000 years of history in one legendary day out. Running throughout the school holidays from…
Peasedown St John Councillor to hold Street Surgery on 15th July
Independent Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Councillor for Peasedown St John, Cllr Karen Walker, will be holding a Street Surgery in the village on Wednesday 15th July. Each month over the next year Cllr Walker will be visiting every street to meet residents, hear any concerns and to find out about what issues matter…
The RUH supports pioneering research to improve early diagnosis of endometriosis
The Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath NHS Foundation Trust has supported promising earlystage research aimed at improving how endometriosis is diagnosed. Endometriosis affects around 1 in 10 women and people with a uterus in the UK, yet diagnosis takes eight – nine years on average. Currently, confirmation often requires a laparoscopy (keyhole surgery), as MRI…
Mayor backs community nature projects with new £25,000 fund
Community groups across the West will soon be able to access a share of £25,000 to bring local nature and green space projects to life through the Mayor’s Community Nature Fund. Alongside the new fund, a new crowdfunding initiative developed by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority in partnership with community fundraising platform Spacehive…
Hundreds of primary school children in B&NES get a headstart on good recycling habits
Interactive sessions to help young children learn how to repair, reuse and recycle electronics have been enjoyed by more than 430 primary school children across B&NES. The workshops run over the past few months by Bath & North East Somerset Council in partnership with Sustainable Hive aim to encourage good recycling habits at an early age and…
Senior councillor calls for VAT cut on motor fuel
One of Bath & North East Somerset’s most senior councillors is calling on the government to do more to support local families by cutting VAT on motor fuel. Cllr Karen Walker, a former two-time Chairwoman of the local authority, has formally requested that the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet write to the Minister…
Midsomer Norton Times – Keeping In Touch
The Midsomer Norton Times – Keeping in touch all year around! Edition 1 – February/March 2026 Edition 2 – April/May 2026 Edition 3 – June/July 2026
Local employers invited to take part in Peasedown Job Fair
Local employers, business leaders and organisations are being invited to take part in Peasedown St John’s first ever Job Fair later this year. To be held at the village’s local primary school, hundreds of job seekers and potential employees are expected to attend the event. One of the organisers is village councillor, Cllr Karen Walker…
