This year, 2025, marks a key milestone date in the English cultural calendar as the local community prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen. One of the most famous and popular novelists of all time, the author’s links to the city of Bath will be celebrated this year through a series…

The largest provider of apprenticeships in our area, and the number one choice for students looking to enrol on a further education course, has been announced as the latest major sponsor of Peasedown’ 16th anniversary Party in the Park festival this summer. Bath College, which has an incredible 1,400 courses available from entry to degree level, provides education…

Residents in Midsomer Norton will be invited to co-create art, poetry, and songs celebrating the town’s people and culture in a series of events taking place this year. Four artists based in the Somer Valley have been commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset Council, working in partnership with Midsomer Norton Town Council, Midsomer Norton…

A popular children’s author and illustrator has visited Peasedown St John Primary School. Jim Smith, known for creating the Barry Loser and Future Ratboy series of books, won a prestigious Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2013 for his work and continues to entertain children (and their families) with his quirky style of writing today! School…

Children are set to enjoy new and improved play structures in parks across Bath and North East Somerset as part of a raft of improvements that is already under way. Bath & North East Somerset Council has begun a parks replacement programme in more than ten parks, with installations of new multi-play units at Manor…

Bristol Water is installing a new main in Shoscombe, near Bath, which has seen two roads being closed off. The work, which began on  Monday, 7th April, is expected to run until Friday 18th April. Both St Julian’s Road and Green Street are affected by closures. St Julian’s Road has been closed from a point…

A careers day held at Peasedown St John Primary School recently has inspired local children to think about what opportunities are available to them when they grow up. Last week, 13 guests from a range of professions and backgrounds were invited into the classroom to talk about their work and what inspires them – all…

NEW TIMETABLE FOR PEASEDOWN’S 522 BUS SERVICE IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS NEWS ARTICLE A main thoroughfare running through Peasedown St John – which is home to over 2,000 residents – now has its own permanent bus service thanks to a campaign led by the village’s Independent Councillors. Cllr Karen Walker and Cllr Gavin…