An Independent Councillor on Bath and North East Somerset Council – who represents the village of Saltford – has condemned the Local Authority’s recent decision to build a new waste facility in Locksbrook Road, Bath. Cllr Chris Warren has become increasingly concerned about how the Lib Dem run council’s waste and recycling projects are having…
Bath and North East Somerset’s second annual regional dementia awareness conference will be held in Peasedown St John next Tuesday Organised by the Peasedown Community Trust and sponsored by law firm Stone King, the conference will feature keynote speakers, information stalls, networking, a tasty lunch and an opportunity to meet charity leaders and experts working…
Some of the most popular and successful entertainment acts in the region will be performing at this year’s 16th anniversary Party in the Park festival in Peasedown St John on Saturday 14th June. Since last September bands have been applying to perform – meaning that some of the stage line-up has been in place since…
Children from Peasedown St John Primary School have taken part in a special trip – to the award-winning Egg Theatre in Bath. Pupils from Gold Class were given the opportunity for an afternoon out to watch a performance of Sandscapes – a silent piece of theatre around the sensory and playful experience of sand. School…
The Royal British Legion’s (RBL) Midsomer Norton and Radstock Branch led a moving service at the town’s War Memorial to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who helped bring peace to Europe. Members of the RBL and Midsomer Norton Town Council gathered for the short ceremony on Thursday, May 8, during which wreaths were…
Improved public spaces, refurbishment of buildings and the introduction of more trees and planting are among the proposed ideas for the Old Brewery Quarter area of Midsomer Norton as part a regeneration plan for the town. Residents and businesses are being invited to comment on the design ideas via a series of ‘open studio’ events…
On Tuesday 6 May, residents gathered at Hawthorn Court, for one of three VE Day celebrations organised by the Curo Choice team. The room was dressed for the occasion – with Union Jack bunting, patriotic plates and a striking newspaper print announcing ‘War is over’, just like it did back on 8 May 1945. As…
A remarkable D-Day veteran from Bath who survived his Allied ship being hit by a torpedo has enjoyed a very special 100th birthday party surrounded by his family and friends in Keynsham. Stan Ford suffered a fractured spine and injuries to both legs on the day his ship HMS Fratton was sunk off the Normandy…
Councillors from the new Independents for B&NES movement have given their support this week to hundreds of council employees that are facing a pay cut in a dispute with the Local Authority. The new Group on the council was founded by three Independent Councillors last month who want local people’s views to – first and…
Avon & Somerset Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify these people in connection with a burglary investigation. The police believe they may have information into the incident which took place at a shop in Anchor Road, in Coleford, on 12th March. At around 2am, three unknown people gained entry to the shop…
