‘Bath Record Office is the only South West archive not to have had a refit in the last 25 years. … More
Month: August 2016
New footbridge revitalises river front
The latest stage in revitalising a river frontage on the outskirts of Bath has been completed. Now residents are being … More
What plans for Newark Works?
Members of the public are being encouraged to find out more about Bath & North East Somerset Council’s plans for … More
Is Monks Mill a blooming mess?
Oh dear. I thought the electricity sub station in Parade Gardens was enough of a blot on the landscape – … More
Bridge access, bikes and buddleia.
Well the good news is that the new Destructor bridge – linking Western Riverside with the Upper Bristol Road – … More
Look who is in Larkhall.
James and Jodie Vowles run a monthly community magazine in my area called The Local Look. It’s delivered – free … More
Smoothing the way through Larkhall.
What a difference a new road surface makes! Here’s the main road – St Saviour’s – into the ‘village’ of … More
On your bike, Bath.
The Aberdare to Bath section of this year’s Tour of Britain cycle race arrives in the city on Thursday, September … More
Consultation favours skateboard facility for Alice Park.
A park and ride site east of Bath isn’t the only facility being pushed for at this end of the … More
History markers
Where would much-enjoyed amenities like the Kennet and Avon Canal be without its army of volunteers. People who keep this restored … More
A different Bath uncovered.
Tourists flock to Bath in their millions to gaze upon our unique Georgian showpieces that – with the help of … More
Majority back new West of England Mayor-led Authority
The people of B&NES seem to have given their support to the idea of a Mayor-led West of England Authority … More
No room for greens in Hedgemead Park.
The controversial vegetable patch in Bath’s Hedgemead Park – known locally as Vegmead – is going to have to go. … More
Bowling & tennis to make way for ball games & Tai Chi at Sydney Gardens.
Ball games and Tai Chi are due to replace bowling and some tennis courts at Bath’s historic Sydney Gardens if … More
Bath turns red, white and blue to greet Tour of Britain
More than 50 businesses are taking part in a brightly-coloured cycle trail to welcome The Tour of Britain to Bath. Thousands … More
Pedal power
Great to know the Tour of Britain cycle race is passing through Bath in September and it solves the mystery … More
Bath bike rental users help hit record.
Bath’s pedalling tourists have helped a national bike hire company reach a new milestone. nextbike, the self-service bike rental scheme, … More
Humps and bumps and Crescent cobbles.
As roads go – the curvy, cobbled bit in front of Bath’s spectacular Royal Crescent – has got to be … More
Heritage Open Days in Bath and North East Somerset
Residents and visitors to Bath and North East Somerset will be able to learn more about the area’s fantastic … More
Rescue operation at Bath Lido
Been a bit noisy down at Bath’s Cleveland Pools just recently. When l visited this remnant of an open-air Georgian … More
Maintaining council standards – Can you help?
Bath & North East Somerset Council is looking to recruit two independent local volunteers to help promote and maintain high … More
New Destructor bridge still not completely ‘docked’.
My thanks to Chris Rogers for two lovely shots of the new Destructor Bridge which finally spans the River Avon … More
Public meeting regarding Bath City FC ownership
The Bath City FC Supporters Society will be holding a public meeting in Randalls at Twerton Park at 7.30pm on … More
More sports for Sydney Gardens?
The provision of tennis courts in Bath’s Sydney Gardens came up for discussion this week at a stakeholder session held to … More
Alice Park-ing problems
What is it about the side effects of the popularity of Bath’s Alice Park that B&NES and the police don’t … More
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