There is still time for young people to enter this year’s Midsomer Norton & District Carnival Royalty competition, with organisers looking for a Carnival King, Queen, Prince and Princess for 2026. Entries are open to children and young people aged 5 to 17 who live within a 10-mile radius of Midsomer Norton. The Carnival Prince and Princess categories are open to entrants aged 5 to 9, while…
Families caring for loved ones with complex needs have been instrumental in securing the long-term future of respite care in B&NES. Following uncertainty over its future 18 months ago, the families and Bath & North East Somerset Council have worked together to agree a new five-year contract with Dimensions UK at Newton House, Bath. Newton…
Residents and visitors will continue to be able to enjoy golf and footgolf at Royal Victoria Park while Bath & North East Somerset Council puts in place a new long-term operating arrangement for the site. The council has secured an interim operator for the former Approach Golf Course following the decision by Future Golf Ventures…
People living in Midsomer Norton are being given the chance to take part in the town’s biggest ever residents’ survey. Launched this week by local organisation, Community Connectors, local people are being asked for their views on a wide range of issues. More than 3,000 homes will be hand-delivered a copy of the survey by…
People living in Peasedown St John, Wellow and Foxcote will have lots of opportunities to get involved in a wide range of activities this Harvest. Anglican churches in all three villages, which are part of the St J’s Group, have put together an action-packed programme for their annual Harvest weekend at the end of this…
Town Council documents show that Midsomer Norton Town Council has not scheduled scrutiny of the final cost of this year’s Town Fayre and Show, held in July 2026. Back in February, the Town Council took the contentious decision not to fund Midsomer Norton Community Trust this year and decided instead to take overall control of events itself. Prior to the Town Council’s…
The Palladium Electric Wetherspoon in Midsomer Norton has been given planning permission to stay open half an hour later each night following approval by Bath & North East Somerset Council. The new planning permission allows the pub to remain open until 12.30am from Sunday to Thursday and until 1.30am on Fridays and Saturdays. The extended…
Bristol Temple Quarter took another major step forward today as partners from across the West came together to celebrate the opening of nationally significant infrastructure and innovation projects, thanks to over half a billion pounds of investment. The joint opening of the University of Bristol’s Sloane Robinson Building, the new eastern entrance to Bristol Temple…
Free access to hidden gems, historic sites and cultural treasures from 11-20 September This September, venues across Bath & North East Somerset will once again throw open their doors for Heritage Open Days, England’s largest community-led festival of history and culture. Running from 11-20 September 2026, the festival offers a unique opportunity to explore fascinating buildings,…
A new Best Start Family Hub created with the community to bring family support services under one roof is opening in Twerton on September 10. The Family Hub brings together health services, education providers, community groups and support services in a welcoming space where families can access information and advice. The Best Start Family Hub…
