Bath & North East Somerset Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement that Twerton in Bath will receive £20m investment from its Pride in Place programme, which aims to empower local people to help build stronger communities and create thriving places.

Creative businesses and freelancers in the West of England are in line for major government support to help them innovate, up-skill and attract private investment.

Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson is urging businesses and retailers to give their feedback on crime concerns in Salisbury to help support the development of a Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP).

A continued decline in nitrogen dioxide concentrations and ongoing improvements in air quality across Bath and North East Somerset are evidenced in two new reports that were published on 26th August.

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority will invest nearly £3 million into the Scholars’ Way scheme to improve walking, wheeling, and cycling routes across the south of Bath, on top of almost £2.4 million already committed by Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council.

Avon Fire & Rescue Service is urging residents to take simple steps to protect themselves and their families this September as part of Home Fire Safety Month 2025. 

Rise in large-breed dogs being abandoned or surrendered to UK animal rescue charities.

The data reveals that 58% of people believe Wiltshire Police do an excellent or good job—well above the UK average of 49%, and the highest-ranking force in the South West.

Bath & North East Somerset Council is appealing to dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept on leads in cemetery grounds for the safety of the public and the animals themselves.

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson campaigns on a number of issues, including accessibility. Here, she talks with Simon McNeill-Ritchie and Ed Hill on The Travel Show about her experiences as an air traveller and the recommendations of her recent report on aviation and accessibility.

The council is holding four roadshow events in September at different locations and a webinar in early October to encourage people to drop in, have a chat and find out more about adult social care services.

On last Saturday’s edition of The Travel Show, Simon McNeill-Ritchie sat down with James Power, Head of Security at Bristol Airport, to talk through the latest changes in the security hall and how they’ll affect passengers this summer.