Residents in Temple Cloud are being asked to share their views on proposals to reduce the speed of traffic through the village and encourage active travel. Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking feedback on a package of measures for the village under its Liveable Neighbourhoods programme that aims to improve residential streets and…
Welton Rovers went down 4-0 at home to neighbours Paulton Rovers as they began their run of pre-season friendlies on a warm and sunny evening at West Clewes. After falling to relegation in the Premier Division of the Jewson Western League last season, Welton were a changed side from top to bottom but found it…
Councillors from the new Independents for B&NES movement have strongly criticised council plans this week that will have a detrimental impact on businesses in the centre of Bath. In a move that that has been ferociously criticised by city centre businesses and waste collection contractors, from this September any business in the centre of Bath will only…
Bath & North East Somerset Council is proposing to make permanent a through traffic restriction in Sydney Road, Bath following a six-month experimental trial. The council has given formal notice of its intention to introduce a permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) that would retain the restriction first installed as a trial in April 2024. The…
The RUH’s Art at the Heart team and Arcadis have been awarded a European Healthcare Design Award for the use of interior design, art and sculpture in the Dyson Cancer Centre. The prestigious award recognises projects that demonstrate exceptional skill in creating a compassionate healthcare environment, through the use of interior design and art. As…
Martial arts athletes from Jamie Woodlands Academy have been busy recently, competing on the National, European and World stages. Performing in various disciplines ranging from empty hand forms, weapons forms, Musical Weapons and both points and continuous style fighting, the team have been racking up wins right across the board. Training several days a week at…
Dear Editor, I have had Cerebral Palsy since birth. As I age, the impact on my body is worsening. I’ve never been able to walk or stand (without support) anyway – and now my pain and energy levels have caused even more deterioration. I also suffer from chronic illnesses, including PCOS and Endometriosis, as well…
New play equipment and a new entrance are among the first phase of major improvements to Alice Park play area in Bath that will begin on July 7 after £125,000 funding was secured by Alice Park Trust. The works being carried out by Bath & North East Somerset Council are expected to be completed by…
A magical new exhibition at Bath’s Victoria Art Gallery will showcase artworks by Jackie Morris and poems by Robert Macfarlane, from their best-selling book about nature, The Lost Spells. The Lost Spells: Listening to a Landscape of Voices will open on 18 July and run until 5 October 2025. A follow-up to critically acclaimed book The Lost Words, The Lost Spells invites…
The next multi-agency advice surgery and drop-in will be held in Peasedown St John during the first week of July. The event will be an opportunity for residents to meet community leaders and raise any concerns they have about local issues. As well as being able to meet their B&NES Councillors, Gavin Heathcote and Karen…
