Thursday, March 12, 2026 longcovid rehabilitation nhs healthcare covid19 integratedcare publichealth infectiousdiseases patientcare surveillance

A long Covid rehabilitation service that has been supporting patients in the West Country since 2020 is at risk of closure due to a significant decline in referrals. The Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire … Read More

Thursday, March 12, 2026 northsomerset film television locations filmmaking production hollywood shooting community economy

North Somerset is opening its doors to the world of television and film, inviting residents and business owners to showcase their unique locations for upcoming productions. This is an exciting opportunity for the community to … Read More

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 fungus clavaria fungi somerset biodiversity wildlife grasslands waxcap conservation ecology

A rare and vibrant pink fungus species, the fairy club fungus Clavaria calabrica, has been recorded in Great Britain for the very first time. This pale pink, tennis ball-sized fungus was discovered during an autumn waxcap … Read More

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 sexoffender sentencing somerset childprotection sexualcommunication breach police safety bath crime

A convicted sex offender from Somerset has been handed a 12-month prison sentence after approaching two school girls and asking a sexually explicit question as they walked home. David Blackwood, aged 58, from Trinity Road in … Read More

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 bath rugby academy contracts development players vangraan talent university premiership sport

Bath Rugby has announced the signing of new contracts for nine standout players from its senior academy, reinforcing the club’s commitment to cultivating homegrown talent. Thompson Cowan, Ieuan Davies, Ioan Emanuel, Alfie … Read More

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 bathcity farnborough football relegation matchreport twertonpark jordantillson michaelklass micahanthony darrenway sport

Bath City endured a painful late defeat at Twerton Park, losing 1–0 to fellow relegation strugglers Farnborough after an 89th-minute goal dashed their hopes. Despite showing improvement from their heavy loss in Essex last … Read More