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We’re appealing for romantics who would love a free Regency-style wedding or vow renewal ceremony in Bath’s stunning Parade Gardens during the Jane Austen Festival in September. Couples who dream of saying “I do” or reaffirming their commitment in true period splendour, with all guests dressed in Regency costume, can enter our competition  by declaring what their love story…

Ten young people in Bath and North East Somerset who may be vulnerable to child exploitation have created a sculpture for this year’s Glastonbury Festival and Keynsham Music Festival. The welded butterfly sculpture with a birdcage design is currently on display at Glastonbury and has been made possible by Arcadia Reach CIC and funding secured by Keynsham…

Support for the Armed Forces community has been marked in Bath with the raising of the Armed Forces flag. Bath & North East Somerset Council raised the flag in Parade Gardens yesterday [June 23] ahead of national Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 28. Armed Forces Day is the culmination of a week of celebrations when…

Children at Peasedown St John Primary School have taken a break from their usual timetable to partake in a special week dedicated to ‘CARE’. Three times a year, the whole school dedicates an entire week to enhanced enrichment activities from sports to exploring the great outdoors, and from reading to school trips. This summer’s whole…

The Bath & North East Somerset Faith Foundation has teamed up with MacMillan during the month of July to raise awareness of cancer amongst ethnic minority communities. July is annually recognised across the UK as Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Month. The aim is to highlight and raise awareness of cancer, screening and what services are…

The importance of the Local Plan in guiding future development and shaping the future of Bath and North East Somerset is one of the key topics being discussed at the latest round of Area Forums. Residents and community organisations are invited to join the conversation at the upcoming events being held over the next few…

Work on the historic Jolly’s store in Milsom Street, Bath is under way with contractors now on site. The contractor, Bray & Slaughter, is carrying out a programme of restorative works to the building, which is owned by Bath & North East Somerset Council. This first phase of the project is concerned with overhauling the…

Bath & North East Somerset Council has confirmed that Newton House, a respite care facility in Bath, will stay open until at least September 2026 and until a provider is chosen to offer respite. This means families caring for loved ones with complex needs can continue to rely on the service. Since the original announcement…

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…