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Avon Fire & Rescue Service Highlights Everyday Wellbeing During Mental Health Awareness Week
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is marking Mental Health Awareness Week with a new episode of its Ignite the Conversation podcast and a campaign encouraging people to take small everyday steps to support their wellbeing.
Changes Announced to Free School Meal Holiday Voucher Support in Bath and North East Somerset
Bath & North East Somerset Council has announced changes to its free school meal holiday voucher scheme, with support continuing through the summer before moving to a more targeted system focused on families facing financial hardship.
Stephanie Millward MBE chats at Radio Bath Business Breakfast
Paralympic champion Stephanie Millward MBE joined Radio Bath Business Breakfast last month to share her powerful story of resilience, reframing ambition and finding her way back to elite sport after losing her sight.
School places boost for children with special education needs and disabilities in B&NES
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bath will soon benefit from new local school places, thanks to council investment.
“Fascinating” General Strike Centenary Exhibition Reveals Bath’s Militant History
Wera Hobhouse, MP for Bath, launched a brand new exhibition at the Museum of Bath at Work this week (May 1st), to mark the centenary of the 1926 General Strike.
Bath Abbey Girls’ Choir On Song During Trip to Westminster
Last week (17th-19th April), a group of around 25 11-18 year-olds from Bath Abbey Girls’ Choir enjoyed a very special weekend in London, having been invited to sing in the prestigious Westminster Abbey.
Response Policing Week Spotlight: Nearly Two Decades on the Frontline
As they mark National Response Policing Week, they’re shining a light on one of their longest‑serving response officers who has dedicated 19 years to frontline policing across Amesbury, Devizes, Trowbridge, Chippenham and Warminster.
Trowbridge leisure centre sealed and ready for next phase of works
Construction of the new Trowbridge leisure centre has reached another major milestone, with the building now officially weather tight.
Wiltshire Council proposes new speed limit policy to improve road safety
Wiltshire Council proposes new speed limit policy with stronger focus on 20mph zones and road safety.
In conversation with the new High Sheriff of Somerset
Steve Fountain caught up with Peter Dixon, who is the newly appointed High Sheriff of Somerset.
Wiltshire Council launches consultation on proposed parking charge changes
Wiltshire Council has launched a consultation on proposed parking charge increases and changes, with residents invited to have their say until 5 May.
Bath College student selected for “Skills Olympics” in Shanghai
Bath College’s Oliver Combs has been selected to represent the UK at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, competing in additive manufacturing at the global “Skills Olympics”.
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