Emergency Department at RUH in Bath recognised for their ‘outstanding efforts’
Staff from the Emergency Department at Bath’s RUH have been recognised for their outstanding efforts at a special ‘thank you’ reception hosted by Bath & North East Somerset Council (BaNES) Chairman...
View ArticlePeasedown St John’s popular big community breakfast returns once again
People living in Peasedown St John and the surrounding area are being invited to the village’s next big community breakfast, hosted by the Residents’ Association, which was set up four years ago. The...
View ArticleLove2learn exhibition to showcase creative talents of Bath College’s students
A four-day exhibition at 44AD Art Gallery is to showcase the creative talents of students studying part-time Love2learn courses at Bath College. Titled Palette, the exhibition is inspired by the broad...
View ArticleWorld Heritage Day celebrations set to take place in Bath’s Parade Gardens
Parade Gardens in Bath is set to host a day of free activities to celebrate World Heritage Day on Sunday 23rd April, with guided walks and tours on offer for visitors. World Heritage Day is marked at...
View ArticleBath scientists create new colour-change test to help develop cancer drugs
A simple colour changing test to help scientists investigate potential cancer drugs has been developed by University of Bath scientists, allowing research to progress at a much greater speed than has...
View ArticleBath’s future entrepreneurs put through their paces at Oldfield School
14 budding young entrepreneurs from Oldfield School in Bath faced their very own dragons’ den last week, when they presented their business plans to members of the Rotary Club of Bath in a bid to win a...
View ArticlePlanning permission granted for retirement development on Upper Bristol Road
Plans to transform the former Hinton Vauxhall garage on the Upper Bristol Road in Bath into retirement apartments have been approved by Bath and North East Somerset Council. Specialist retirement...
View ArticleAnother record breaking year for visitors to the Roman Baths and Pump Room
The Roman Baths and Pump Room building in Bath had another record breaking year in 2016, making it one of the most visited attractions in the UK, outside of London. Visitor numbers increased by 40,000...
View Article‘Final plea’ for information to locate war medals stolen from house in Bath...
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for the public’s help after a large number of war medals were stolen from a house in Bath in November 2015, but have never been recovered. The incident took place...
View ArticleSirona staff praised for outstanding care by Care Quality Commission Inspectors
Sirona staff are celebrating after being praised for the outstanding care they give to those who use their services by Care Quality Commission inspectors. Numerous examples of innovative work and...
View Article‘Various options’ being explored to prevent closure of Beaumonds respite centre
Various options are being explored to prevent the closure of Beaumonds in Rush Hill, which provides overnight care for children and young adults to help them gain independent living skills and provide...
View ArticleGovernment confirms that plans for new A36/46 link road are under consideration
The Government have confirmed that they are looking into the proposed A36/46 link road, as part of ongoing considerations with Bath & North East Somerset Council and Highways England. Ben Howlett,...
View ArticleRed Devils to perform parachute display at University of Bath’s community...
As part of a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary, the University of Bath is hosting its first ever free, community festival on Saturday 6th May. Members of the local community are invited to...
View ArticleFive people arrested after man stopped on London Road and property searched
Avon and Somerset Police arrested five people and seized suspected heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis in Bath on Saturday 25th March, after a man was stopped on the London Road and found to be in...
View ArticleMan ordered to pay £16,000 after cannabis factory discovered in Radstock
A 37-year-old man has been ordered to pay £16,000 after appearing at Bristol Crown Court following the discovery of a cannabis factory at an industrial estate in Radstock last year. Matthew Hand, aged...
View ArticlePondsmead Nursing and Residential Home acquired thanks to support from Natwest
The Pondsmead Nursing and Residential Home near Bath has been acquired by Avon Care Homes Group, thanks to support from NatWest. The business provides end of life and residential care for up to 76...
View ArticlePrestigious Bath Society of Artists’ 112th annual exhibition set to open in May
The prestigious Bath Society of Artists’ annual exhibition will open at Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Victoria Art Gallery on Saturday 20th May. Now in its 112th year, this hugely popular...
View ArticleBath Half Marathon grant used to help fund new junior parkrun in Odd Down
Running High Events, the organisers of the Bath Half Marathon, have confirmed that a grant from their community fund has helped to provide the set up costs of the new Odd Down junior parkrun. The new...
View ArticleBristol Airport teams up with KLM to support Bath round of the Tour Series 2017
Bristol Airport and KLM have been announced as joint sponsors of The Tour Series 2017 cycle event when it comes to Bath on Saturday 20th May. Bath will host the first ever Saturday night stage of The...
View ArticleOfficers thanked after helping dog which had fallen onto railway line in Bath
Officers from Avon and Somerset Police have been thanked for helping to rescue a dog which broke his back and collapsed a lung after falling onto the railway line in Bath. Taz’s owner sent a thank you...
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