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Residents are invited to come together at Bath Guildhall on Tuesday 24 February to mark four years since Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, in an evening of remembrance, reflection and solidarity. Russia’s full‑scale invasion and war against Ukraine continues to devastate communities, displace millions of people, and challenge global commitments to democracy, sovereignty and human…

Almost £7.1 million to help get more young people into training and work over the coming years has been approved by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority to continue the regional Youth Guarantee Trailblazer. So far, during its pilot year, the Youth Guarantee has already engaged almost 400 young people across the West –…

Two residential streets in Peasedown St John have received a funding windfall following a campaign led by the village’s Independent Councillors, Gavin Heathcote and Karen Walker. Bramley Close and Knightstone Close have been the recipients of £10,000 worth of investment to replace their old, outdated street lighting columns. The funding was provided by B&NES Council,…

Today will see the start of a public consultation on North Somerset joining the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. From later today until 10 April, local residents and businesses across Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire will be able to have their say via the combined authority’s website. Printed…

Government, transport, and business leaders have welcomed the West’s ambition for an interconnected transport network and investment in buses, rail, mass transit, active travel, and streets and places. The new Transport Vision published today by the Mayor and council leaders sets out the direction of travel for a better-connected West of England: Transport improvements are a big…

The Mayor and council leaders have today unveiled a new vision for the future of transport in the region. A transport network that people across the West can trust will need an interconnected network with seamless journeys, made possible by investment in buses, rail, mass transit, active travel, and streets and places. Transport improvements are…

The regional Mayor, Helen Godwin, has warmly welcomed the biggest investment in community energy in British history, inspired by the country’s biggest on-shore wind turbine – here in the West of England. Today’s Local Power Plan is set to invest up to £1 billion to help support locally-owned clean energy generation projects. Announcing the plan,…

There’s lots for families to enjoy at The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery in Bath this February Half Term holiday. Whether your little ones prefer digging for ancient artefacts or unleashing their artistic flair, there’s plenty to spark imaginations, keep hands busy, and make memories that last long after the holidays end this February….