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Student designs inspired by Zandra Rhodes brighten Bath’s Milsom Quarter
Colourful student designs inspired by Zandra Rhodes are brightening Bath’s Milsom Quarter as part of a Fashion Museum Bath project celebrating young creative talent.
Plans approved for new secure dog exercise paddock near Bath
Plans have been approved for a new secure dog exercise paddock at Manor Farm in Burnett, giving local dog owners another enclosed space to book near Bath.
Former Radio Bath presenter becomes 1,000th participant in landmark dementia study
A Bath resident has become the 1,000th participant in the READ-OUT study, helping researchers develop blood tests that could transform dementia diagnosis across the NHS.
Inn The Sticks expands with two new country pubs near Bath
Independent pub group Inn The Sticks has expanded with The Bull at Hinton and The King’s Arms at Didmarton, with refurbishment plans for the historic village pub.
K-beauty retailer PURESEOUL opens new store at SouthGate Bath
PURESEOUL has opened a new store at SouthGate Bath, bringing trending Korean skincare, exclusive launch offers and viral K-beauty brands to the city centre.
Bath named the world’s happiest city in global 2026 survey
Bath has been named the world’s happiest city in Time Out’s 2026 global survey, topping a ranking based on happiness, community, wellbeing and quality of life.
Bath & North East Somerset secures funding to extend Park & Ride evening services
Residents and visitors in Bath & North East Somerset can benefit from improved evening travel, as the council has successfully secured funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) to continue extending Park & Ride bus services later into the evening.
West of England colleges and universities formally launch joint forums to boost skills, growth and opportunity
Universities West and Colleges West have today announced their formal launch, bringing together the West of England’s universities and colleges through two new regional forums to strengthen collaboration, support economic growth and improve opportunities for learners.
Community Champion Joanna Balgarnie Surprised Live On Air with Prestigious High Sheriff Award
Bath volunteer Joanna Balgarnie was surprised live on air with a High Sheriff of Somerset Award in recognition of her years of service supporting people across the community.
James Morrison talks to Dave Mason
Friday afternoon presenter Dave Mason scooped an exclusive interview with singer songwriter James Morrison when he brought his tour to Bath recently.
Nominations Open for the Radio Bath Charity Awards 2026
Radio Bath Charity Awards 2026 nominations are now open. Help recognise outstanding charities, volunteers, organisations and community champions across Bath.
Award-Winning Investigative Journalist Roger Cook Dies Aged 83
Roger Cook, the Bradford on Avon resident and pioneering investigative journalist behind The Cook Report, has died aged 83. Tributes have been paid to the broadcaster whose fearless reporting helped shape modern journalism.
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