Over 2,000 people packed out Peasedown’s Party in the Park summer festival last Saturday – despite the rain! It was the event’s 16th anniversary! Sponsored by St John’s Church, Curo, Radfield Home Care, Bath College and Bath & North East Somerset Council, festival revellers came along to enjoy over seven hours of live music and entertainment. The event included…
This summer, The Roman Baths will open after hours with the launch of Summer Lates, a six-week programme of evening openings from 21 July to 31 August. Visitors are invited to explore the historic site in a new light—literally—with torchlit ambience, a pop-up bar, and a relaxed, atmospheric setting every night of the week. On…
New homes for social rent will boost Bath & North East Somerset Council’s housing stock, following the completion of construction work at Lower Bristol Road, Bath. The Argyle Works site, formerly the council’s Highways Maintenance Depot, has been developed to provide eight affordable, energy efficient apartments to help meet the demand for low-cost social housing…
Residents in Bath & North East Somerset are being encouraged to take part in a national satisfaction survey and share their views on the council’s highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities. Bath & North East Somerset Council is one of 111 local authorities…
The contributions that refugees make to communities and the creativity and resilience they bring is being celebrated in Bath and North East Somerset this week. Refugee Week which starts today (June 16) is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Residents in Bath and North East Somerset have welcomed many…
Bath and North East Somerset Council leader, Councillor Kevin Guy, this evening congratulated Bath RFC for their historic win – a dramatic 23–22 victory over Leicester Tigers to be crowned the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership champions. Councillor Guy said: “What a fantastic season for Bath Rugby, culminating in winning the Premiership today at Twickenham. On behalf…
The countdown to the opening of the new Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre is officially on, with construction of the £16 million site having reached its highest point. Representatives from Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board marked the occasion on the recently installed roof, and were joined by the Mayor of…
Bath & North East Somerset Council is inviting residents and visitors to help shape the future of the new Fashion Museum Bath. This summer, a series of drop-in events across the region will offer a first look at early-stage designs for the museum and the reimagined public space around it. Fashion Museum Bath will be…
Welcome to the second editorial contribution for the Radstock Times, growing local online news source that aims to keep you – the reader – informed and updated about what’s happening in our community. This Radstock Times is run by a dedicated team of local writers, campaigners and content creators, who are passionate about bringing you…
Another bank is to close in Midsomer Norton later this year. The closure of the NatWest branch will take place on Friday, October 8th, and will leave the town with just one bank — the TSB found on High Street near South Road. NatWest have published a guide to explain why it decided to close…
