Bath & North East Somerset to enter Tier 2 restrictions from 2nd December
Friday 27th November 2020
Royal United Hospital suspends visiting as coronavirus cases continue to rise
Counter Terrorism Policing launch new safeguarding website and advice line
Plans for controversial gas generator in Midsomer Norton put on hold
Residents invited to donate trees as part of efforts to protect environment
Proposals submitted to transform car workshop into nearly 50 new homes
Bath homeowners being encouraged to get their home ready for winter
Business
Properties with connection to Jane Austen set to be sold at auction for £4m
The office and residential properties were acquired by the current owner between the 1960s and 1980s.
Thursday 26th November 2020
Cement manufacturer set to extend operating hours despite complaints
Neighbours say their lives have been “blighted” by noise, cement dust, blocked drains and vibrations.
Tuesday 24th November 2020
Community
Local care home calls for community to help spread Christmas cheer
The care home is calling on the community to help residents feel more connected during the festive season.
Thursday 26th November 2020
Residents invited to have their say on waste and recycling centre plans
The public is being invited to put forward ideas for additional locations for waste and recycling centres.
Wednesday 25th November 2020
Crime
Residents urged to play part to stop violence against women and girls
Coronavirus restrictions do not apply if victims need to leave their home to protect themselves or their...
Thursday 26th November 2020
Appeal launched by police following burglary and subsequent fraud in Bath
Offenders forced entry into a property on Lyncombe Vale and stole bank cards and two vehicles.
Wednesday 18th November 2020
Education
Council approves £2.2 million project to transform closed Bath school
The Bath Studio School was never able to attract enough students and closed earlier this year.
Wednesday 25th November 2020
New charitable scheme to offer reading and writing coaching to adults
Read Easy Bath has officially launched this month with a group of nine volunteers.
Tuesday 24th November 2020
Health
Residents struggling with mental health being urged to seek support
Research has shown that one in four people experience mental health issues each year.
Tuesday 24th November 2020
Locals being asked to throw virtual Christmas parties to help RUH patients
People are being urged to party online to raise money for the Bath Cancer Unit Support Group.
Monday 23rd November 2020
Politics
Peasedown councillors call for extension of community grant scheme
For almost a decade, B&NES Council has run the Ward Councillors’ Empowerment Fund.
Wednesday 25th November 2020
Creative businesses across West of England benefit from £1.6m investment
More than 50 companies are now benefiting from the West of England business development programme.
Tuesday 24th November 2020