A367 near Radstock set to be reconstructed to prevent future disruption
Work is to take place later this month to reconstruct a main road in Westfield, near Radstock, and reduce the need for future maintenance. The section of the A367 Wells Road in Westfield between Elm...
View ArticleFinding Dory themed swimming sessions on offer at Bath Sports and Leisure Centre
This summer, families are being encouraged to prepare for an ocean of fun at Better’s Bath Sports and Leisure Centre and Keynsham Leisure Centre, thanks to arrival of Disney’s Pixar film, Finding...
View ArticleThe Sun newspaper offers to double reward to catch killer of Melanie Hall
The Sun newspaper has offered £50,000 to double the current reward to catch the killer of Melanie Hall who was murdered after going missing in Bath 20 years ago. Melanie’s parents put up their £50,000...
View ArticleCouncil calls on local businesses to help tackle the gull menace in Bath
‘Businesses in Bath city centre must play their part in helping tackle the gull menace’, is the message from B&NES Council as it carries out an enforcement campaign targeting those that are failing...
View ArticleCampaign launches to raise awareness of symptoms of lung cancer and diseases
Public Health England has today (14th July) launched a new ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign with the aim of raising awareness of the symptoms of lung cancer, lung disease and heart disease – all leading...
View ArticleThrings expands tax and trusts team with senior executive appointment
Leading commercial law firm Thrings has continued with the expansion of its tax planning and trusts offering to private clients with the appointment of experienced legal and tax professional, Stephen...
View ArticleVirgin Care and Sirona Partnership through to final stage of procurement
The second stage of the procurement process in the review of community health and care in B&NES is now complete and both bidders (Virgin Care and the Sirona partnership) have successfully made it...
View ArticlePolice launch appeal for help to find missing Bristol woman last seen in Bath
Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for help from the public to locate a 28-year-old woman from Little Stoke in Bristol, who was last seen in Bath on 20th June. Gina McCarthy, 28, from...
View ArticleFirst patients from West of England recruited to 100,000 genomes project
The West of England Genomic Medicine Centre (WEGMC) is helping the NHS build a new genomic medicine service by providing NHS patients with the opportunity to take part in the 100,000 Genomes Project....
View ArticleNash Partnership boosts experienced design studio with three new members
Built environment design, planning and regeneration consultancy Nash Partnership has recruited three new career experienced members to its team. Ciaran Andrews, Paul Miller and Richard Mather-Jones...
View ArticleBath College’s Project SEARCH students graduate after ‘life-changing journey’
Five students who have been on a life-changing journey preparing them for the world of work recently shared their stories at this year’s Project SEARCH graduation ceremony. Project SEARCH, run in...
View ArticleBath Spa graduate’s work set to be shown across the UK on digital screens
Hattie Clark, a Bath Spa University art graduate from Ilkley, West Yorkshire is one of just 10 graduates to be chosen as a ‘rising star’ and to have their work showcased to millions as part of a...
View ArticlePolice launch appeal for witnesses after 17-year-old girl assaulted in Twerton
Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a 17-year-old girl was assaulted in the Twerton area of Bath at the start of July. A man grabbed and pushed the girl in the High...
View ArticleLocal cannabis grower’s ice cream van seized under £100k confiscation order
A man from Radstock, who was jailed for producing cannabis, has been ordered to pay £100,000 after a confiscation hearing at Bristol Crown Court. John Chedgy, aged 50, of Radstock was handed the...
View ArticleWessex Water wins RoSPA’s Sir George Earle Trophy for health and safety
Bath-based water company Wessex Water has received a top health and safety award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents for the way the company keeps staff safe and healthy. The water...
View ArticleNew business property lawyer appointed to growing team at Bath’s Stone King
Bath law firm Stone King has bolstered its commercial team with the appointment of experienced business property lawyer Philip Lawrence. Philip joins Stone King as an associate solicitor from Veale...
View ArticleCouncil working to improve the health and lives of carers across the area
Bath & North East Somerset Council is working in partnership with the B&NES Carers Centre to improve the health and lives of carers across the district. The Council’s Active Lifestyles Team are...
View ArticleDribuild close to £50k fundraising target after raising £34,000 in one day
On Tuesday 12th July, businesses across the South West gathered in support of Dribuild’s annual Summer Afternoon of Racing at Bath Racecourse, and helped raise £33,978 for local Bristol hospital...
View ArticleAppeal launched for help to find missing 63-year-old man from Fairfield Park
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for help to find 63-year-old Geoff Webb who went missing earlier today from the Fairfield Park area of Bath. Geoff went missing from Fairfield Park Road at about...
View ArticleBath Spa University to host a celebration walk in honour of Capability Brown
A special walk is being held at Bath Spa University’s Newton Park campus on the outskirts of Bath to celebrate the 300th anniversary of renowned landscape architect Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. The...
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