Dear Editor, We’d like to take this opportunity to wish your readers, and in particular those living in Peasedown St John, a Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. 2025 has been another challenging year for us all. The cost-of-living crisis has meant that we’ve all had to tighten our belts and watch what we…
The Bath and North East Somerset Councillors for Peasedown St John, Gavin Heathcote and Karen Walker (Independents), will be holding a Street Surgery in the village on Wednesday 17th December. Each month over the next year the councillors will be visiting every street to meet residents, hear any concerns and to find out about what issues…
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A brand-new, state-of-the-art endoscopy unit in the heart of Swindon’s community has officially opened its doors, offering thousands of patients the opportunity to receive vital care, which could prove lifesaving, sooner and closer to home. The very first patients were welcomed at the new facility, which is located at the site of the West Swindon…
The importance of ensuring the next generation do not forget stories of genocide will be at the heart of a special commemorative event in Bath marking Holocaust Memorial Day 2026. The free public event, organised by Bath & North East Somerset Council in partnership with Bath Interfaith Group, takes place at 5.45pm on Tuesday 27 January 2026 at The…
St John’s Church in Peasedown St John and St Julian’s Church in Wellow are getting ready for festive Christingle services over the next couple of weeks as part of their Christmas season of events. The Christingle, representing the earth and Jesus as the light of the world, was first introduced into the Church of England…
One of our local community’s most valued historical assets has received a funding boost – thanks to local, Independent councillor Chris Warren. Saltford Brass Mill is an historical gem situated on the banks of the River Avon in the village of Saltford. Dating back to the 1720’s, it’s a Grade II listed building and is…
During Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, a Devizes GP is urging others to know and act on the signs of pancreatic cancer, following their own recent diagnosis and treatment at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Charles Cowen, 57, describes his pancreatic cancer diagnosis as a ‘heart-wrenching moment’. However, this was not the…
A huge thank you has gone out residents in Bath and North East Somerset for recycling their household waste with a reminder to look out for their Christmas and New Year collection dates. Every household has been sent a leaflet advising them of changes to the recycling and rubbish collection dates and highlighting the outstanding…
Bath & North East Somerset Council has successfully prosecuted two companies for carrying out unauthorised works to a Grade I listed building in Bath which affected its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest. Knight Frank LLP and Emery Brothers Ltd were fined £120,000 and £70,000 respectively, plus costs, following sentencing at…
