A much-loved and historic Bath landmark has been added to this year’s ‘Heritage at Risk Register’ by Historic England. Beckford’s Tower – originally designed for the wealthy and eccentric writer William Beckford in 1825-26 – […]
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Festive food market returns to Kingsmead Square.
The Kingsmead Square Street Food Market is heading back to central Bath at the end of next month and the organisers say it’s going to bigger, brighter and more delicious than ever before. Kingsmead Street […]
Who remembers this man?
Elsewhere on this page you’ll see a story about recent damage to the fountain in Laura Place. One person has already suggested it is maybe time to do away with what’s left altogether. Now – […]
Aiming for a smoke-free generation.
You looking for help in knocking tobacco on the head? If you’re serious about it, a new strategy to help the remaining 18,000 smokers across Bath and North East Somerset quit smoking may be of […]
Laura Place fountain in serious decline. Should we keep it?
No sooner – it seems – after contractors had turned off the fountain in Laura Place to prepare this 142 year old structure for its winter ‘hibernation’ then – yet again – it’s hit by […]
Bath campaigners to join massive London protest.
Hundreds of campaigners from Bath will be travelling to London on October 19th to join in the big ‘Final Say’ march being held that day. Eight coaches from our city will be among more […]
Latest roadworks report.
Bringing you up to date on roads in the city – and elsewhere – that are going to be affected by roadworks. Period: 14 October 2019 to 27 October 2019 Bath & North East Somerset […]
Up go the lights!
Well we haven’t got around to saying ‘boo’ to a ghost – let alone ‘oooooooh’ to a firework display, but work to erect Bath and North East Somerset’s Christmas Lights will be getting underway next […]
Open house for art
Jenny Pollitt set up Lane House Arts in 2008 to promote and support emerging artists and makers. She opened her first permanent gallery space at the top of Walcot Street in May 2013. However, after […]
The art of public spaces.
The role of sculpture in our public spaces has changed somewhat over the years. Our Victorian ancestors raised up statues of royalty – or public and military figures they admired – on pedestals. These days, […]
