A statutory consultation has opened on proposed transport improvements for Midsomer Norton High Street and South Road as part of the wider Somer Valley Links project. Bath & North East Somerset Council is proposing two new zebra crossings and improved cycling facilities in the town. The first zebra crossing would be installed on the High Street outside the Dorothy House Hospice Shop,…
Green Flags for excellence are proudly flying once more in seven of Bath’s stunning parks and green spaces. Alexandra Park again joins Haycombe Cemetery, Bloomfield Green, Hedgemead Park, Henrietta Park, Royal Victoria Park and Sydney Gardens in receiving the internationally recognised Green Flag Award standard. The seven green spaces have received the much-coveted award for quality multiple…
Withdrawal of 175 Bus Service, Orchard Way, Peasedown St John Dear Editor, Through your letters page I’d like to thank all the Peasedown residents who have been in touch with me over the last couple of days to raise their concerns about the withdrawal of the 175 bus service that was serving Orchard Way, Peasedown…
Fantastic fun day coming up at The Miners Rest Radstock next Saturday, 22nd August. They’re raising valuable funds for SWALLOW Charity – South West Action for Learning & Living Our Way – please do show your support if you can.
A new Indian restaurant has opened in the village of Peasedown St John, serving authentic Indian food with traditional recipes, aromatic spices and freshly prepared dishes that have already become a big hit with the local community. Manager Anik Saha and his team opened The Curry House last month in a bid to provide a service that…
Midsomer Norton will host a national minigolf tournament next month when the British Minigolf Grand Prix comes to Dynamite Adventure Golf. The competition will take place on Sunday 6 September 2026 at the 18-hole adventure golf course at Dragonfly Leisure in Gullock Tyning. It will be the first time Dynamite Adventure Golf has hosted an event on the British…
New grants, backed by the Mayor of the West of England, are available until the end of this month to support organisations in the West with energy efficiency, helping people stay cool and reducing the pollution that contributes to climate change and more extremeweather. As the country endures record-breaking temperatures, including the fifth heat wave…
Residents in Bath and North East Somerset are being asked for their views on plans to take stronger action against poor housing conditions and rogue landlords. Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking to improve housing for renters and is consulting on an updated housing policy to find out the best way to achieve…
Peasedown St John’s Community Library has launched a recruitment campaign to sign-up more volunteers. The library, which has seen a huge growth in service users over the last 12 months, is part of B&NES Council’s network of community services. Peasedown St John Councillor, Cllr Karen Walker, is the Operations Manager at the Library. She said:…
Children and families in Keynsham are set to enjoy a fantastic new play area at the Memorial Park with works expected to begin in mid-September. A final design has been agreed for the upper play area, which will be transformed with modern, safe equipment for children of all ages and abilities. This includes the first…
