Bath’s new Destructor Bridge across the Avon is due to be fully opened by the middle of May – but … More
Month: February 2020
Disappearing footpath.
A spectacular picture of the River Avon in flood – taken by Bath Newseum follower Davina Ware. Sending it on … More
Latest roadworks list.
Bath & North East Somerset Council is responsible for the maintenance of some 1150km of adopted highway within its boundaries … More
A new future for Culverhay?
The first step towards deciding the future of the former Culverhay School site has been taken by Bath & North East … More
Help save this green belt land.
Thanks to Greg for producing this flyer! The area in question is on the edge of Larkhall and Lower Swainswick. … More
New role for Scala?
What now for the Scala at Oldfield Park? City-based developers, Rengen has submitted a planning application to Bath & North … More
What’s new in the garden?
Free gardening training and a wealth of volunteering opportunities are on offer at Bath’s Sydney Gardens throughout 2020. Residents are … More
Visit 19th-century Montmarte? Yes, you can can!
When it comes to contemporary street art – we’ve got our Banksy to lead the way. Whole walls have been … More
Bath visit for Greek Ambassador.
The city gets a visit from the Greek Ambassador next month. His Excellency, Dimitris Caramitsos-Tziras has been invited to take part … More
A new chapter in a shop’s history.
Do you know there are only two secondhand and antiquarian bookshops left in our city and one of them is … More
One coat should do it!
Well, it’s all happening at Bath’s Guildhall with skilled painters at work inside and out! There’s a bit of spring … More
I’m flattered!
My thanks to Bath Newseum follower Diane Shearn for whisking me back to the heady days of HTV West Television … More
Playtime for all.
Next Monday – February 17th – sees the official re-opening of the first city park playground to be equipped specifically … More
A personal message.
An application has gone in for building 18 houses on a patch of land at the corner of Deadmill Lane … More
New venture in Bath park.
The Urban Garden – a new horticultural scheme to help disadvantaged adults is putting down roots at Bath & North … More
Bath MP’s statement on airport decision.
Bath’s MP Wera Hobhouse described North Somerset Council’s planning committee decision to reject expansion plans for Bristol Airport as ‘an … More
On a bridge where we live.
To date, 870 people have signed an online petition calling for the temporary 18-ton weight limit on heavy goods vehicles … More
Bath honour for journalist.
Bath Spa University has awarded an Honorary Doctorate to Damian Carrington who is a journalist and Environment Editor at The … More