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Cost of living support in Bath and North East Somerset
The Bath and North East Somerset council have released official advice for those affected by the rising cost of living. It includes……
Wessex Water conservation team restoring charm to Batheaston site
The area of limestone grasslands near Charmy Down, just north of Batheaston, is home to a wide range of rare plants and……
Listen Now: Simon in conversation with Mark Shelford, Avon and Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner
Simon was recently joined by Mark Shelford who is the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner. Mark discussed the role of……
‘Serious questions must be asked’: Jane Samson poses daring questions to the council in the hope of saving The Royal Mineral Hospital from billionaire developers
The Mineral Water Hospital in the centre of Bath is under threat of redevelopment. At present, the building is set to become……
We LOVE Twerton High Street Community Day
Come and join the fun at a FREE Community Day sponsored by Bath City Football Club and Unividual. Wednesday 27th October 2021 11am……
Party with Radio Bath at Widcombe Social Club
Come and party with Radio Bath. Shaun Smith will get the party started at 6 followed by mayhem and madness from the……
Time for a nostalgic trip back to The Good Life at The Theatre Royal
Simon McNeill-Ritchie was transported back to the 70’s when he attended the Press Night showing of The Good Life at The Theatre……
COVID-19 restrictions have demanded a re-jig, but it’s (nearly) alive! Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein is beginning to twitch on the slab…
It is a little-known fact that Mary Shelley; poet, feminist icon, and conjurer of Gothic tales, wrote her masterpiece ‘Frankenstein; or the……
‘Take pains. Be perfect.’: Renowned mental health and homelessness charity, St. Mungo’s, is now rehearsing for their production of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
St. Mungo’s has been running wellbeing and meditation sessions, therapeutic one-on-one sessions, and writing groups for some time. Now, they’re taking their……
Kelly Madigan, archaeologist and mastermind behind the discovery of a Roman sarcophagus in one of Bath’s most popular parks, speaks
‘It’s an opportunity to share something wonderful with the local people’, says Kelly Madigan, lead archaeologist of the team that recently discovered……
Bath’s latest ‘fascinating find’: A rare, ancient Roman sarcophagus has been discovered beneath Bath’s Sydney Gardens.
As we know, Bath’s Roman heritage is one of the defining features of the city, attracting tourists from around the globe. It’s……
‘What is something you don’t own but you can give to anyone you meet? – Charity Julian House launches family-friendly ‘Code Breaker’ scavenger hunt to raise funds for Bath’s vulnerable.
Julian House, a charity supporting vulnerable people in Bath, is launching a scavenger hunt, running from the 24th July – 7th August……
‘Giving young people a voice is one of the best things we can do’ – Chippenham’s Youth Council calls for passionate young people to join their ranks
‘We’re passionate about giving the young people of Chippenham a voice’, says Isabelle Pettinger, 17, a member of the youth council, ‘and……
Are you a flavour-fiend? A taste-troubadour? A culinary-cavalier? ‘Savouring Bath’ invite you to ‘join the food and drink revolution’ and try out one their immersive tasting experiences.
‘Savouring Bath’ are a revolutionary food and drink company offering bespoke, immersive tasting experiences. On one of these tours you will be……
‘Never swim alone […] mates matter’: Craig Carter highlights the ‘hidden dangers’ of wild water swimming, and urges river-goers to be sensible and prepared if they’re going for a dip in the sun.
The rivers around here may be beautiful at this time of year, but their beauty doesn’t make them any less dangerous. ‘Hidden……
Pride in June: Bath and North East Somerset’s “Off the Record” (OTR) provides support to local young people and empowers them to express their identity.
With Pride Month being celebrated every June, this month has been no different in creating awareness and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. However,……
People are flocking to Bath Abbey’s ground-breaking ‘Monuments Exhibition’, we asked a couple of exhibition-goers for their thoughts on an event that ‘aims to encourage visitors to reflect on past injustice and the need for racial equality now and in the future’.
Abby, a history student at The University of Bristol, has a penchant for public history. On her course she’s done plenty of……
The nation teeters on the edge of lifting COVID-19 restrictions, but how do Bathonians feel about it?
‘I’m totally up for everything being open again’, says Layla, of Jody Cory Goldsmiths, ‘[…] but let’s not blow it’. Layla loves……
Bath on the Beach, ‘Bath’s most chilled out summer venue’, is open now for six weeks only. Don’t miss your chance to soak up some Caribbean vibes in the centre of Bath.
Bath on the Beach is a pop-up outdoor venue in the centre of Bath, right next to Victoria Park and The Pavilion.……
Bath’s Business Improvement District reports record footfall in the city, and encourages people to return to the streets and make the most of all that Bath has to offer.
Bath’s Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to see the city reopening, with footfall in the city centre increasing exponentially every day.……
Jane Samson speaks out against property development group The Fragrance Group who seek to ‘destroy’ historic location in the centre of Bath. Will Samson beat the Philistine billionaires?
Bath Labour Chair Jane Samson has launched a scathing attack on the developers of the former Mineral Water Hospital on Upper Borough……
Bath is taking part in Britain in Bloom again this year, and across the city, greenery is being planted, pruned and pampered in preparation.
As lockdown slowly lifts, the flowers start to open. Bath explodes into colour; it’s famous white washed walls are now punctuated with……
Local Charity Mentoring Plus, supporting vulnerable young people in the area calls out to places in Bath such as the Roman Baths and the new Bath Heritage Centre in an appeal to get involved in any projects they may have coming up.
Mentoring Plus is a charity working with vulnerable young people aged 7 – 25. It enables, through various means including one-on-one guidance,……
Local hairdresser Karen Silk, a Bath Life finalist, urges salons throughout Bath and West Wilts to become more eco-conscious, and be careful about how much waste they produce and how it is disposed of.
Karen Silk prides herself on being eco-conscious, both at home and at work, and now she is asking other hairdressers in BANES……