OHB Space UK is expanding its base in the West of England after being awarded a £20 million contract for the biggest mission to Venus in the history of space exploration. The German company OHB SE, which opened a UK subsidiary in 2025, will grow its British workforce by more than 100 highly skilled engineers…
People are being asked for their views on improving air quality, reducing harmful pollution and improving health across Bath and North East Somerset. Bath & North East Somerset Council is launching a six-week consultation from 12 May, giving people the opportunity to help shape its Clean Air Strategy and have their say on new local targets to improve air quality and reduce harmful pollution. Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental…
Somerset Council has launched a new bus, powered by electricity, in Frome. It provides much needed transport for those wishing for convenient transport to Frome Town Centre The (16 seater) number ’30’ service has a low floor and is fully accessible for those with mobility issues and people using wheelchairs. By using electricity as the…
A group of rural churches in the Peasedown St John area are set to welcome a new trainee vicar, who is serving on placement with them for 4 weeks. Revd Sam Thompson is currently a curate, a ‘vicar in training’, in nearby Frome and part of his extra-curricular activities are to spend time ‘on the…
Bath & North East Somerset Council is marking Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May) by celebrating local carers and calling on more residents to consider opening their homes to a child in need. This year’s theme, ‘This is Fostering’, shines a light on the everyday moments that make a lasting difference to children and young people. Foster carers…
Iconic Bath landmark ranks in top 1% of attractions globally for 2026 The Roman Baths has been named one of the world’s very best visitor attractions, securing a prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice® Best of the Best Award for 2026 and ranking fourth in the UK. Based on millions of traveller reviews worldwide, the award places…
Great Western Railways (GWR) will be brought into public ownership this year, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced today. The Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, has confirmed GWR’s contract with DfT will end on 13 December. The West of England’s Mayor has welcomed the news. Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England,…
The Somerset Miners Welfare Trust has officially handed over the Norton Hill Colliery Metal Miner to the Directors of the Impact & Willowbrook Management Company (The Residents Association) located outside of Mardons Social Club. The Metal Miner is one of around 150 which aims to leave the lasting legacy for those who worked on the…
Interim ways of restoring water levels to the ponds in Royal Victoria Park in Bath will be tested this summer, ahead of longer-term plans to secure a permanent water supply. Following a first phase of feasibility studies by Bath & North East Somerset Council and Wessex Water to map potential water sources which began in…
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bath will soon benefit from new local school places, thanks to council investment. Work on new specialist facilities for SEND at Mulberry Park Primary School is due to start on 11 May and is being carried out by contractor, 21CBS. The purpose-built facility at the school…
