Midsomer Norton Town Council declines to provide written clarity over Community Events and Buildings
Concerns are continuing to grow over the future of Midsomer Norton Community Trust and community events following Midsomer Norton Town Council’s decision to change the delivery model for community events and take back control of the Somer Centre and Orchard Hall. Local resident and volunteer Jon Durrant has confirmed that he has been seeking written…
Tree planting project across B&NES commemorates contribution of Jewish refugees
Thanks to a new partnership, trees are being planted across Bath & North East Somerset to mark and celebrate the contribution that Jewish refugees have made in our community. The initiative, led by the Director of the Bath & North East Somerset Faith Foundation Nathan Hartley, in collaboration with B&NES Council and the Association of…
Westerfield College Roadshow comes to Bath on 22nd March
(Full details are at the bottom of this article) In the heart of the Worcestershire countryside, set within 93 acres of picturesque grounds in Abberley, Westerfield College is quietly establishing itself as one of the country’s most distinctive specialist sixth-form colleges. With a campus that has been home to education provision since 1916 and a…
Radstock Times – The Heart of Local News Editorial, February 2026
In April, we’ll celebrate our first birthday – and what a year it’s been?! A big thank you to everyone who has supported us here at the Radstock Times, your local online news source that aims to keep you – the reader – informed and updated about what’s happening in our community. We’ve seen a…
Next phase for £20 million Pride in Place in Twerton and Whiteway
Pride in Place is bringing up to £20 million of funding to Twerton and Whiteway to help improve opportunities for everyone over the next ten years. The programme is community-led and puts decision making in the hands of local people. Any member of the local community can get involved and play a part. A new…
Ukraine war 4th anniversary remembrance events in Bath
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…
£7 million boost for young people in the West
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 –…
£10,000 investment in new Peasedown street lights
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,…
Huge support for Midsomer Norton Community Trust in poll
A local poll has shown huge overwhelming public support for keeping events in the hands of the Midsomer Norton Community Trust. For the full story visit our Facebook page. Click Here.
Consultation on North Somerset joining combined authority
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…
