Fears over fatal crashes as traffic displaced by Bath’s clean air zone
Thursday 16th September 2021
Second round of support being offered to creatives across the West
Council’s pilot Community Contribution Fund set to open for applications
Wessex Water welcomes first cohort of young people to Kickstarters scheme
Opening of first Climate & Biodiversity Festival marked with gathering
Bath researchers find mindfulness app could benefit those with asthma
Choral Evensong reintroduced at Bath Abbey following 18-month absence
Business
Bath MP launches petition in bid to stop sightseeing helicopter flights
The helicopter tours, which are usually offered at weekends, have been taking off from Bath Racecourse.
Tuesday 14th September 2021
Bath Sports & Leisure Centre partners with BBC for new charity campaign
Donations can be made directly at collection points within Bath Sports and Leisure Centre.
Monday 13th September 2021
Community
Free fire safety visits being offered for homes across Bath with under 5s
Concerns have led to the extension of eligibility criteria to include all families with children under five.
Tuesday 14th September 2021
More events added to this year’s Bathscape Walking Festival programme
This year’s event includes several short wellbeing walks and a handful of activity walks aimed at families.
Tuesday 14th September 2021
Crime
Dispersal notice issued after anti-social behaviour and assaults in Bath
Police responded to a number of calls relating to violence and antisocial acts in the area.
Tuesday 14th September 2021
Appeal for information launched after number of vehicles damaged in Bath
Tyres were let down and paintwork was scratched during the incident, in which nine cars were damaged.
Friday 10th September 2021
Education
Bath City FC’s Twerton Park to host 12-week Prince’s Trust programme
The programme is a 12-week-course for youngsters who are not in employment, education or training.
Monday 13th September 2021
Second round of funding announced to address region’s digital skills gap
The latest round is part of the £2million West of England Digital Skills Investment Programme.
Thursday 19th August 2021
Health
Bath’s Royal United Hospital to hold online AGM event later this month
The meeting will include presentations from staff about the hospital’s culture and people.
Thursday 9th September 2021
Smartphone tech helps ambulance service reach patients virtually
999 callers can send a live video stream from their camera phone to ambulance service staff.
Monday 6th September 2021
Politics
West of England leaders to formally oppose expansion of Bristol Airport
Mayor Dan Norris is tabling a motion at a special meeting of the West of England Combined Authority.
Wednesday 15th September 2021
Council leaders make pledge to restrict HGVs on Bath’s Cleveland Bridge
Cabinet members have instructed highways officers to draw up a draft traffic regulation order.
Monday 13th September 2021