Royds Withy King works to improve carbon footprint during Green Week 2017
Staff at Royds Withy King have taken part in a number of activities during the firm’s annual Green Week to understand how small changes in the workplace can have a big impact on the environment. During...
View ArticleLocals to be given chance to find out more about WWI at special Discovery Day
People from across Bath and North East Somerset are being given the chance to find out more about World War One at a special Discovery Day next month. The event will take place on Saturday 4th November...
View ArticleRUH’s Birthing Centre launches appeal for 5000 bobble hats for newborn babies
The Royal United Hospital has put out a call to local residents, asking for help to provide around 5,000 tiny bobble hats for newborn babies at the Bath Birthing Centre. The hospital is introducing a...
View Article‘Celebrating Success’ Awards Ceremony recognises student achievements
Outstanding students at Bath College have had their achievements recognised at a special ceremony, where they collected awards in front of tutors, family and friends. Over 30 students were nominated by...
View ArticleCanal & River Trust warns of growing cost of vandalism to nation’s heritage
The charity which looks after Britain’s canals and rivers is highlighting the problem of graffiti on its 200-year old waterways, and says that it could cost over £1million removing it. In its annual...
View ArticleAbbey Mews Townhouse in Bath wins VisitEngland’s prestigious Rose Award
Abbey Mews Townhouse in Pierrepont Place has won VisitEngland’s prestigious Rose Award in Recognition of Excellent Customer Service, the only property in the region to have won such an award. Kate...
View ArticleLocal foodbank reveals the extent of vital support from dedicated volunteers
The Somer Valley Foodbank has highlighted the important work being done in the Somer Valley by dedicated volunteers, following the recent release of research by The Trussell Trust. Over the last year,...
View ArticleBath shoppers set to spend over 965,000 hours preparing for Halloween
The City of Bath will be pulling out all the stops for Halloween this year, as shoppers are set to spend more than 965,000 hours preparing for their spooky celebrations. In a survey of 2,000 people by...
View ArticleBath swimming coaches selected for Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
Two Bath-based coaches are amongst the first selections for the Gold Coast 2018 swimming support team for Team England, chosen to head out to the Commonwealth Games in April next year. Dave McNulty and...
View ArticleMan sought by police for Public Order offence at Carphone Warehouse store in...
Avon and Somerset Police have launched an appeal for information from the public to identify a man they want to speak to as part of their enquiries into a Public Order offence in the centre of Bath....
View ArticleChildren living in Peasedown St John invited to free action-packed Halloween...
Children living in Peasedown St John are being invited to a free Halloween party next Tuesday night, organised by the village’s Residents’ Association. The action-packed event will include frantic fun,...
View ArticleB&NES residents take advantage of Council’s re-usable nappy campaign offer
Residents across B&NES have been snapping up the Council’s nappy offer to purchase re-usable nappies for £100 less than the retail price, resulting in a combined saving of £1,300. Parents have...
View ArticleUniversity of Bath student tells of chaotic Mexican earthquake experience
A University of Bath student caught up in Mexico’s recent devastating earthquakes has told how he has played a part in the country’s clear-up operation. Hayden Lefley, a 20 year-old International...
View ArticleBath College to partner with Lucknam Park Hotel for evening of foodie delights
Bath College is partnering with Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa for an evening of foodie delights, offering diners a unique chance to sample dishes created by award-winning chef Hywel Jones. Hywel,...
View Article£1,200 windfall for Peasedown St John Residents’ Association to provide free...
Peasedown St John Residents’ Association is celebrating after being awarded two grants, totalling more than £1,200, which will be used to fund wifi and new noticeboards for the next two years. The...
View ArticleCouncil welcomes proposals to fund studies aimed at easing congestion in Bath
B&NES Council has welcomed the West of England Combined Authority’s proposals to fund studies into transport improvements in Bath as a major step forward to tackle congestion. The Combined...
View ArticleNew Public Governors for the Royal United Hospital in Bath announced
The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has announced the five new Public Governors for the RUH, following the recent call for nominations. The Trust says it is delighted to announce the...
View ArticleSmart cameras to be used by Council to monitor air quality hotspots in Bath
Smart cameras and equipment to count incoming traffic are to be deployed by B&NES Council at a range of locations including rush hour hotspots over the coming weeks to monitor air quality. The...
View ArticleLocals invited to help shape new plans to tackle obesity and smoking
People living in B&NES are being invited to help shape new plans to tackle obesity and smoking, by encouraging patients who need routine surgery to quit smoking and/or lose weight beforehand. The...
View ArticleLeader of B&NES Council to open new facilities at Bath Sports and Leisure Centre
The Leader of B&NES Council Councillor Tim Warren will mark the opening of the new facilities at Bath Sports and Leisure Centre by sending down the inaugural ball at Bath’s first ever ten pin...
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