Welcome to the second editorial contribution for the Radstock Times, growing local online news source that aims to keep you – the reader – informed and updated about what’s happening in our community. This Radstock Times is run by a dedicated team of local writers, campaigners and content creators, who are passionate about bringing you…
Another bank is to close in Midsomer Norton later this year. The closure of the NatWest branch will take place on Friday, October 8th, and will leave the town with just one bank — the TSB found on High Street near South Road. NatWest have published a guide to explain why it decided to close…
All males over the age of 40 and living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are being urged to take up the offer of the free NHS Health Check. Coming forward when invited is important as the check can help to identify and diagnose conditions that could be quietly developing but not…
A plan to manage and conserve the UNESCO double-inscribed World Heritage Site of Bath as a site of global significance has been endorsed by Bath and North East Somerset councillors. The combined City of Bath and Great Spa Towns of Europe World Heritage Sites Management Plan for 2024-2030 has been reviewed following an public consultation and sets…
Work is progressing on interventions round the Pulteney estate to continue to make it more attractive for walking, wheeling and cycling, safer for all users, and in line with Bath & North East Somerset Council’s adopted policies on Active Travel, Net Zero, and air quality. Since Liveable Neighbourhoods were proposed, as part of a business…
This latest phase sees 20 new hangars installed in Bath, further supporting the council’s commitment to promoting active travel and sustainable transport. This is in addition to the existing 21 hangars across Bath & North East Somerset. Each hangar provides secure, weather-protected storage for up to six bicycles and occupies just half the space of a standard…
Allotment holders and the community are being updated on the future of Combe Down allotments – following repeated requests by Bath & North East Somerset Council to secure the site following the owner’s intention to end the lease of the land occupied by the council. The council has been committed to remain on the site…
Children from Peasedown St John Primary School have put on a ‘show like no other’ at their annual Spring Concert. Parents, grandparents, carers and representatives from the local community were invited into the school recently to be entertained by school pupils – who were given an opportunity to showcase their musical talents. School Headteacher, Ruth…
Bath’s Sulis Hospital is expanding its regional reach with a new satellite outpatient clinic at Frome Medical Practice, with the first clinic on 23 June 2025. This development will bring expert-led consultations across a range of specialties directly to residents of Frome and the surrounding area, offering greater choice, faster access, and reduced travel time…
It’s not long now until Peasedown St John’s biggest annual event – the Party in the Park community festival. This year is the extravaganza’s 16th anniversary! Sponsored by St John’s Church, Curo, B&NES Council, Radfield Home Care and Bath College, over 2,500 people are expected to come along to enjoy seven-and-a-half hour of live music and…
