Pic of the day. Saturday, November 7th

Don’t know about the holly, but The Ivy’s looking good!

A novel look at Bath.

(Gordon’s launch party for his third novel was held at Waterstones) The last time l sat down and talked to…

Cleaner streets

A scheme that has helped improve street cleanliness in central Bath could become permanent following positive results from a 12-month…

Our concerns remain unresolved, says Dave Dixon.

I woke up this morning to find Dave Dixon’s statement in my inbox, following a meeting yesterday with the Leader…

Pic of the day. Friday, November 6th

Cosy.

Work with us on the park says council

(Work on lighting, pedestrian routes and crossings is continuing. Work on the proposed cycle lane is subject to the Traffic…

My work, my home.

The exhibition poster says ‘John Croft at Home ‘, but I’d better point out that the artist in question –…

Tourist Tax bill reaches Parliament.

(How will Bath’s tourist economy benefit?) Bath is a step closer to reaping some benefit from the introduction of a…

Youth Justice Plan

A new plan that will continue to make communities safer and prevent offending will be considered by Bath & North…

Come together

Putting aside any sense of rivalry between Bath and our big brother Bristol down/up the road, here’s a group of…

Pic of the day. Thursday, November 5th

On another dull and chilly autumnal day, I thought I would cheer us up with a brighter image. One taken…

Go spot a snowman

Get ready to spot them! Twelve giant sculptures of Raymond Briggs’ beloved character The Snowman will soon be arriving in…

Beckford Road latest

Work on repairing the damaged canal tunnel into Sydney Gardens and, presumably, making good the road surface, installing a cycle…

Park fight-back from B&NES

(A still frame from the B&NES video, which is now viewable on Facebook) Returning to that controversial cycle path in…

Our region’s favourite attractions revealed.

(What placing for the Roman Baths in this regional top ten attractions) I sometimes get sent news items from agencies…

Go crackers for charity

The Royal United Hospital’s charity fund, RUHX, is inviting workplaces, community groups, clubs, schools, nurseries, friends and families across Bath,…

Festive streets

Bath BID are doing the city centre Christmas lighting this year, with some financial support from the Christmas Market, otherwise…

Lights up!

I noticed contractors putting up the new traffic lights for the newly restored pedestrian crossing outside the Victoria Art Gallery…