A Peasedown St John Councillor’s campaign to see traffic and safety improvements installed in a busy street in her village has paid off. Senior Independent Councillor, Cllr Karen Walker, has been lobbying local and central government for several years for much needed funding for Ashgrove – a busy thoroughfare in her community. Cllr Karen Walker…
Residents living along a well-used and busy road connecting Midsomer Norton with Radstock, Peasedown St John and Bath have welcomed the news that a new bus service is being introduced in their street. Radstock Road, which sits on the A362, is one of the busiest commuter routes around the district with thousands of vehicles travelling…
A ‘buddy bench’ has been designed and created at Peasedown St John Primary School as part of a new initiative to help create new friendships. The project was a collaboration between the school’s Eco Team and Pupil Voice Team. School Headteacher, Ruth Noall, explains: “Our Eco Team, led by Sarah Pitt, joined forces with our…
A new high-powered precision radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer is now being offered to patients at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) is available to eligible men with low and intermediate-risk localised prostate cancer. The treatment uses advanced imaging and treatment planning techniques to deliver radiation to the prostate…
SWAN, the Radstock based charity supporting people across BANES with community focussed services, is looking for new Trustees to help guide its future. For over 40 years, SWAN has been helping local people stay connected to their communities. From providing accessible transport for people who would otherwise struggle to keep their independence, to tackling food…
One of the first people to be treated as a baby at Bath’s Dyson Centre for Neonatal Care 15 years ago has praised the centre for the wonderful care it continues to provide to the youngest patients at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. As the centre celebrates its 15-year anniversary this Thursday,…
Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, said: “Over the years, I have worked closely with Andy Burnham. He already knows our region well, which will set him in good stead as Prime Minister. But this moment is not just about Andy – it’s about the direction of our country, including the West of…
Leading partnerships developer LovellHomes is preparing to launch a brand-new collection of homes at TheOaks at St Luke in Cotford St Luke, with prospective buyers now being encouraged to register their interest ahead of the development opening inAugust. Located off Dene Road, just five miles from the centre of Taunton, The Oaks at St Luke will providea range of…
Plans to improve sustainable transport links along the A4 between Bath and Bristol are continuing to move forward as construction is set to begin later this year. Changes have been made to the original scheme, following feedback from residents in a consultation started late last year. Youcan read the consultation report here. The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA), in partnership with Bath and North East Somerset…
New artist’s impressions of Portishead and Pill stations have been unveiled, in a major milestone for the £200m Portishead to Bristol railway line. Visitors who attended today’s (Tuesday 14 July) drop-in information session at Pill Community Centre were the first to see the images earlier this afternoon. The new visuals offer a glimpse of the…
