Pic of the day. Sunday, August 9th

That’s the way to do it!

A grand day out

Yesterday, my husband Darren and l took two of our friends – Richard and Alex – out to Messums West…

Bath Post Office update

The Post Office says it’s received several expressions of interest in running a new central branch in Bath and is…

School holiday bonus

[West of England Mayor, Helen Godwin. Photo Credit: West of England Combined Authority] The first week of the hugely popular…

Back to school

[Councillor Paul May, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, with former pupils and visitors on the first of the…

Pic of the day. Saturday, August 8th

Look at that sky! However, not a drop of rain. The main reason for this image is that I think…

Exploring something new

Coming up on August 10th, it’s National Allotments Week 2026. The theme is Learn to Grow and is aimed especially…

Pix of the day. Friday, August 7th.

Helena Hodges writes: “Good afternoon, Richard I was uncertain who to tell this to, until my friend mentioned you! On…

Batheaston art walkabout

More than 50 artists have signed up to be part of this year’s Batheaston Art Trail, which will celebrate its 6th…

Pix of the day. Thursday, August 6th

Karen Harrowing has been in Bath and passed the Pieroni Fountain on Terrace Walk. She writes: “It was lovely to…

Help us win, please

Congratulations to the Friends of the Bath Jewish Burial Ground, which has been shortlisted for Findmypast’s Everyday History Heroes 2026…

A Wiltshire evening in Paris

What a magical evening which came out of the blue. A last-minute invite to join other friends and patrons of…

Pic of the day. Wednesday, August 5th

A view of the Westbury White Horse from our vantage point, yesterday evening, at Church Farm, Wingfield, near Trowbridge. We’d…

We’re in the money!

[The WECA Mayor and Council leaders] Confirmation from the government that the West of England will join the top tier of mayoral…

Pic of the day. Tuesday, August 4th

Canal cool.

Putting his railway on stage.

Network Rail’s contractors have done a good job of restoring Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s last remaining personally designed footbridge over his…

HLF grant to progress Fashion Museum

[Artist’s impression of finished museum] The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced a £ 7.2 million grant to progress plans…

Pic of the day. Monday, August 3rd

The pub with a knockout window display.